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The Navy Book

Distinguished Service

An official compendium of the names and citations
of the men of the United States Navy, Marine
Corps, Army and foreign governments who
were decorated by the Navy Depart-
ment for extraordinary gallantry
and conspicuous service
above and beyond the
call of duty in the
World War

With a^ foreword by
JOSEPHUS DANIELS

HARRY R. STRINGER
Editor

Fassett Publishing Company

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WASHINGTON, D. C.

Harry R. Stringer

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TO MY MOTHER

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CONTENTS

Frontispiece (Medal of Honor) • opp. v

Preface •••••••••••••••• v

Foreword •••••« vii

Introduction • • ix

Citations for the Medal of Honor • • 17

Marine Corps 19

Illustration (Distinguished Service Medal) 21

Citation for the Distinguished Service Medal 22

Marine Corps 34

Army 37

Foreign Awards 37

Illustration (Navy Cross) 38

Citations for the Navy Cross 39

Marine Corps • • 149

Army 181

Foreign Awards 182

Special Letters of Commendation 183

Marine Corps 220

Army • • • • • 222

Certificates of Appreciation • • • 223

Index 229-249

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CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR

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Preface

the pages of this book have been recorded the
individual exploits and achievements of the Navy
in the World War which were rewarded with the
highest forms of recognition a proud and grateful
government can give.

Terse and simple though they are, through every line of the
accounts of these deeds runs the golden thread of service, vividly
tracing the Navy's participation in the great struggle and weav-
ing another glorious chapter into the nation's brilliant history.

Here are exemplified the noble purpose which actuated Amer-
ica in the struggle, and the high spirit, the unflagging devotion to
duty and the indomitable courage with which all her sons fought
and conquered on land and on sea.

The gallant acts and service of these men will never be for-
gotten. They will endure forever, and march down through the
ages an inspiration to all mankind.

The editor wishes to take this occasion to thank the Navy
Department for its cordial co-operation in the compilation of
this work, and to express his appreciation of the individual as-
sistance rendered so generously by Commander Percy Foote,
Lieutenant Commander Donald B. Beary of the Bureau of
Navigation, Colonel Harry R. Lay of the United States Marine
Corps, and M. H. Mclntyre of the Information Bureau of the
Navy Department.

Thf Editor.

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Foreword

IHIVALRIC crusaders we called the American youth
as in 1917 and 1918 they went overseas to turn the
tide of battle in the World War. They measured
up to the name we gave them. Some sealed
their devotion to world liberty with their blood. Privileged
to be shipmate and the directing head of the Navy when
they thus glorified the service, I do not doubt when called to
meet my Pilot face to face that when —

"The sunset gates unbar,

I shall see them waiting stand;
And white against the evening star,

The welcome of their beckoning hand."

Some of them were invalided and will bear through life the
honorable scars of a warfare in which they consecrated them-
selves to free the world from the menace that would have de-
stroyed freedom except for their sacrifice.

"It is too bad, old chap, you lost your leg," said a close friend
to a bright-faced Marine who won distinction by courage at
Chateau Thierry. "I didn't lose my leg," was the reply.
"I gave it." He was spirit-kin to Osmond Ingram gunner's
mate on the Cassin^ who, seeing a torpedo moving toward the
explosives, hurled them overboard, giving his life and saving
his ship.

Most of these lads in blue and khaki came back to us with the
glow of health on their faces and the pride of a noble duty nobly
done. And they came home in quiet dignity and modesty,
heroes who talked not of their deeds but of the honor of victory
for a righteous cause.

From all the valorous youth — those who are to lead us to new
heights of civic righteousness, in the difficult days ahead of us;
those who abide with us in weakness of flesh and inspiration of
spirit; and in loving memory of those "gone west" — ^we have
learned new lessons of loyalty, and valour, and consecration to
country and to humanity. A proud and liberal people will rear

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monuments to commemorate their victories and their virtues,
and history will give them proud place with the immortals of
all ages.

A grateful government in recognition of immortal deeds and
glorious leadership has given lasting tokens to those commended
for conspicuous and distinguished service. Those to whom
they were awarded will prize them chiefly because their children
will value them for what they are — patents of a nobility of
courage and high patriotism. The Medal of Honor, the Dis-
tinguished Service Medal, the Navy Cross, the Letters of Com-
mendation, and the Certificate of Appreciation are title deeds
which will give deserved immortality to their recipients. Those
privileged to render contribution beyond the call of duty and to
translate high vision into signal service for the world gave proof
of a noble devotion which lifted them into lasting fame.

In these pages, condensed in few sentences, will be found the
story of heroism and sacrifice of men of every grade— the Admiral
who commanded our dreadnaughts in the North Sea and like
positions of responsibility at home and overseas, and the seaman
who found sepulchre in the deep, and the Marine who went over
the top at Chateau Thierry. The war truly taught a lesson the
world can never forget — that there is no rank in sacrifice. Naval
honors, as the record shows, have gone alike to valor and virtue,
whether they shone in the deeds of the youngest private or the
oldest admiral. It is the glory of the policy of conferring dis-
tinctions in the form of medals that the same medal has been
awarded for the deed without regard to exalted position or to
humble place.

JosEPHUs Daniels

Secretary of the Navy.
Feb. IS, 1921.

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Introduction

!^CORDING to tradition, the custom of decorating
war heroes originated with the Chinese many centur-
ies before the advent of Christianity. Accurate as
that may be, the practice as far as history records

it, did not make its appearance until late in the

Middle Ages when the armies of England wore badges after
armor had been discarded and before the use of distinctive
uniforms became popular. This may be attributed to the custom
of the ladies of the court in the days of armor of conferring
favours upon their favorite knights. However credible that is,
the intervening years have been marked by the steady growth
of the custom until now it has been almost universally adopted
and each country vies with the other in the honors and glory it
can shower on its heroes.

The first individual war medal which history has a definite
record was struck in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, in honor of the
British Navy. Thus naval decorations were the first to be used.
Charles I struck the first military medal while the first occasion
on which a whole army was decorated was in commemoration
of the Battle of Dunbar. Among other early medals were: The
medal awarded LaHogue by William and Mary which apparent-
ly was the first Navy campaign decoration ever awarded to an
individual; the Culloden Medal which was the earliest to be pro-
vided with a ribbon of special pattern; the gold medals used in
the Peninsular campaigns; the Waterloo Medal, and the mutiny
medal which it is stated was the first military medal to be be-
stowed upon a civilian who rendered military assistance. Here,
doubtless, is the precedent for the present custom of honoring
civilians who serve the Government with marked distinction in
time of a national emergency.

In this country, the custom dates back to the Revolution.
Our first medals were ordered by Congress upon the recommen-
dation of General Washington and were conferred upon John
Paulding, David Williams and Jacob Van Wart, who captured
Major Andre, the British spy. These medals were of silver and
were struck in a beautiful although simple design. The face
bore the one word, Fidelity, while on the reverse side was the
legend, Vincit Amor Patriae, "the love of Country conquers.**
The many other gallant deeds of the Revolution did not go
unrequited. In recognition of them, Congress ordered appro-

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priate medals struck. They were awarded to both the army
and navy and were usually of silver although they were some-
times cast in gold where the recipient had performed a particu-
larly meritorious service. These medals, however, were not to
be worn as our medals are nowadays and it was not until Decem-
ber 21, 1861, that Congress authorized the first medal for decor-
ative purposes generally.

Our first medal like that of England was struck in honor of the
Navy. It was the Naval Medal of Honor which is our highest
Naval decoration. The medal today is identically the same as
it was when it was created. The only change has been in the
conditions governing its award in time of war which Congress
specified in the Act of February 4, 1919. This act also gave us
our two other great Naval decora dons, the Distinguished Service
Medal and the Navy Cross. Our Naval medals correspond
closel)rwith the three military decorations: TheMedal of Honor,
the Distinguished Service Medal and the Distinguished Service
Cross. Like the Navy Medal of Honor, the Armv Medal of
Honor was established in the Civil War although not until
several months after the Naval decorations was created. At
first, both were the same, the clasp and ribbon alone being
different, but in 1904, the Army medal was changed to its present
design. Now the only resemblance is in the blue ribbons with
their field of thirteen stars representing the original thirteen
states of the Union.

.The Medal of Honor is a valor medal; to win it, a man must
have performed an act of Heroism under fire, above and beyond
the call of ordinary duty and at the risk of his life. The Distin-
guished ServiceMedaliswhatitsname implies and itwas awarded
to those who served with marked distinction in a position of
great responsibility. The Navy Cross was awarded for both
gallantry in action and conspicuous service. Where it was award-
ed for gallantry, it takes precedence over the Distinguished
Service Medal, taking its place next to the Medal of Honor but
where it was given for exceptional service, the Medal ranks first.

In this connection, there has been a tendency to regard the
Navy Cross as of little merit. This is as false as it is deplorable.
The Cross is the only award provided by Congress for heroism,
whether in actual conflict with the enemy or not, for a lesser
degree than would warrant the award of the Medal of Honor.
It was the only one awarded for distinguished service not in a
position of responsibility. Its value is further emphasized by
the fact that of the 35,000 officers and 550,000 men who served

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in the war, less than a fraction of them received this decoration.
Perhaps what is true of the Navy Cross applies with equal force
to the other decorations. The high standards established by-
Congress to govern their award speak for themselves of the high
premium that was placed upon them. They rank with the
highest decorations in the world. There is none greater than
the Medal of Honor, while the Distinguished Service Medal and
the Navy Cross take their plac^ alongside of any foreign medals
of the same class.

In theActcreatingthemedalsandstating the conditions under
which they were to be bestowed, Congress was careful to set
the standards high enough so that their possession would be
sufficiently prized. Aside from the Medal of Honor, the Act
delegated the power of conferring the honors upon the President
solely, and provided that they should be given in his name. To
itself, however. Congress appropriated the exclusive right of
awarding the Medal of Honor although the President was priv-
ileged to designate the individual upon whom it was to be be-
stowed. In doing so, the act authorized him to present it "in
the name of Congress to any person who while in the Naval
service, shall, in action involving actual conflict with the enemy,
distinguished himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity,
at the risk of his life, above and beyond the call of duty, without
detriment to the mission of his command or the command to
which attached."

The section of the Act relating to the Distinguished Service
Medal authorized its presentation "to any person who, while in
the Naval service, of the United States, since the sixth day of
April, 1917, has distinguished, or who hereafter shall distinguish
himself by exceptionally meritorious service to the government
in a duty of ^reat responsibility." For the Navy Cross, the act
provided for its award to anyone in the Naval service on or after
the same date who shall distinguish himself in the line of his pro-
fessirn either by extraordinary heroism or conspicuous service,
if such acts were not deemed to justify the award of the Medal
of Honor or the Distinguished Service Medal.

The very ideals and traditions on which this country is found-
ed, are reflected in our decorations. Foreign nations as a rule,
have provided diflPerent medals for men of one rank and those of
another and neither is eligible to the other so long as they remain
in one class. This government, however, draws no fine distinc-
tion. Any man from the highest Admiral to the humblest sea-
man can win them; position is no handicap.

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Another section of the act granted each person receiving a
medaly an additional two dollars a month in pay, from the date
of the commission of the act for which it was awarded until the
expiration of the recipient's active service. Finally, the law
further enhanced the prestige of the medals by declaring not
more than one of each could be conferred upon the same person.
Where subsequent deeds justifying a second decoration were
performed, the President was authorized to award a suitable
emblem which was to be worn with the original decoration.

While the legislation for the establishment of Naval decora-
tions was pending in Congress, the Bureau of Navigation, antic-
ipating its early enactment, sent a circular letter to the Com-
manding Officers of the ships and stations, instructing them to
make a complete report with their recommendations, of any
individual act which in their estimation, seemed wotthy of
special recognition.

Shortly, responses began to pour in from every quarter.
Meantime legislation was passed and the Secretary of the Navy
acting for the President, appointed a Board of Awards to ex-
amine and consider the recommendations submitted and to
report on them. This Board, which afterward became known
as the Knight Board, was composed of ten hieh Naval Officers
with Admiral Austin M. Knight, Admiral Charles J. Badger,
and Admiral DeWitt Coffman at its head.

The Knight Board began its work on March 17, 1919, and
spent many months in going over the vast amount of material
which was submitted to it. Every member of the board either
read or had read to him every word of this data and each case
was thoroughly examined and discussed by the full board before
a decision was reached on the character of the medal which was
to reward a particular deed.

In the first place, the task of the Board was no trivial one but
it was soon complicated by a host of unforseen problems which
bobbed up constantly as its work progressed. An idea of the
difficulties which the Board encountered can be gathered by a
report of its work that was prepared by Admiral Knight. "The
recommendations for the various medals," it declared, "differed
widely in the standard of efficiency upon which they were based,
some officers recommending all of their subordinate officers for
the Distinguished Service Medal while others in their description
of the services rendered, made no effort to specify the circum-
stances as the law required but dealt wholly with superlatives.

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At the other extreme were a few officers of high rank who refused
to recommend anyone, taking the position that no one had done
more than his duty."

Discussing this feature, the report declared, ''that had the
board contented itself with the recommendations sent in by
flag officers, the result would have been a series of extraordinary
inconsistencies and anomalies. All officers of the staff of one
flag officer would have had the Distinguished Service Medal,
those of another, the Navy Cross, and those of still another,
members of the staff of those who thought that they had done
no more than their duty, nothing at all." The Board, however,
did not regard its function as merely to affirm a verdict already
rendered. Each recommendation was considered on its merits,
tested to see whether it conformed with the law and action taken
accordingly.

Early in the Board's work, the discovery was made that a
great many officers and men had performed deeds worthy of
recognition, although under the law, they were ineligible to a
medal award as their acts as reported did not meet its require-
ments. Consequently, the Board anxious to see that no meritori-
ous service went unnoticed, of its own volition, created the
Special Letter of Commendation which took its place in the
class of the medals authorized by Congress. Later as another
measure of recognition, the Special Certificate of Appreciation
was authorized. This was awarded to the Commanding Officers
of Ships in the Naval Overseas Transportation Service for
"zealous, loyal, devoted and efficient services."

Whenthelistof awards of the Board was announced, a few high
Naval officers, notably. Admiral William S. Sims, who command-
ed the American forces in European waters in the war, refused
the medals conferred upon them, claiming that injustices had
been done and discrimination practiced by the Board of Awards
and the Secretary of the Navy in disregarding the recommenda-
tions for awards sent in by the Commanding Officers. Their acrion
caused a public sensation and eventually led to an investigaton
by the Naval Affairs Committee of the Senate of the entire
subject of the awards made by the Navy Department. Lengthy
hearings were held in which the Committee went into the matter
patiently and exhaustively, according both sides of the contro-
versy a full opportunity of presenting their cases. When the
incjuiry was completed after several weeks* duration, the Com-
mittee made its report to the Senate, dividing on the result.

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The Republican members, consisting of Senator Frederick
Hale of Maine, chairman of the sub-committee of the full com-
mittee which made the investigation; Senator Medill McCor-
mick of Illinois, and Senator miles Poindexter of Washington,
who presented the majority report, severely criticized the action
and the methods employed by the Secretary of the Navy in
making the awards, declaring that "no attempt was made to
ascertain from the officers making the recommendations, the
relative merit of the cases mentioned. The question of relative
merit was not considered as it should have been and this, the
Committee regards as most unfortunate. It is of the opinion
that the failure to employ some such system in making the awards
has been hurtful to the morale of the Navy and to a certain ex-
tent has depreciated the value of the medal awarded. That
the injury to the morale of the Navy will be permanent, the
Committee does not believe. The Committee believes that the
spirit of the Navy is such that it will rise above any temporary
blow tc its morale."

Two minority reports were presented by Senator Key Pittman
of Nevada, and Senator Park Trammell of Florida, the Demo-
cratic members of the Committee, in which they took an entirely
different view of the situation and joined in staunchly defending
the awards and the manner in which they were made. Describ-
ing the whole matter as a "Tempest in a Teapot", Senator
Pittman in his report stated that, "the investigation, like most
Congressional investigations, of this character, has served no
beneficial purpose but on the contrary, in my opinion, through
the airing of the personal grievance of an Admiral and in giving
publicity to critical and deprecatory statements made by the
Admiral, with regard to the accomplishments of the American
Navy during the Great War, has tended to besmirch the glory
that was never before questioned."

Senator Trammell in his report denied the statement of the
majority that the morale of the Navy had been injured by the
scandal over the awards. He said, "It is my opinion that the
morale has not seriously been impaired. Doubtless some in-
dividuals have been displeased on account of having their hopes
shattered and their pride of opinion wounded but these are
individual cases and the testimony did not disclose that there is
any general dissatisfaction throughout the Navy."

Mention of the incident and the conflicting verdicts rendered
by the Senate Committee after its investigation is made to

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illustrate the widely divergent opinions of what it accomplished
which were not confined to the Committee of Inquiry alone but
were shared by everyone who followed the matter closely. Per-
sonal prejudice among high officers of the Navy, the antagonism
between certain officers and the Secretary, and the dissatisfacton
of some with the awards they received, all of which developed
during the investigation, made it even more difficult for an im-
partial observer to gauge the issue and the result correctly.

The political equation which, of course, enters into all Con-
gressional affairs of this character, was another confusing feature.
The Committee of Inquiry was essentially Republican in its
n^akeup while the Secretary of the Navy at whom the investiga-
tion was primarily aimed was a Democrat. Obviously, this
situation must be noted and due discount made for it in consider-
ing the majority report. Without questioning the sincerity of
the majority members, or attempting to make it appear that
they allowed their political affiliations to bias their judgment,
the conclusion is patent from the minority report that had the
investigation been conducted by the Democrats it would have
resulted in a complete vindication of the Secretary and the
policy he pursued in making the awards.

It cannot be gainsaid, however, that the affair was an un-
fortunate one and did because of the unpleasant notoriety it
caused, detract to a certain extent from the prestige of the dec-
orations. Such is the inevitable fate which befalls all things
having this experience. But there is comfort in the knowledge
that this condition will only be temporary, that even now it is
passing, and as time affords us a truer appreciation of them; not
as their intrinsic value exactly but the deeds they signalize —
their lustre will be completely restored, for although the measure
of a man's reward may depend on human judgment which is
constantly fallible, the deeds themselves can never be questioned
or reflection cast upon them.

For services rendered our government during the war, a great
many decorations were awarded to the men of the Allied Armies
and Navies and in turn our men also received a great many.
Originally official acts of Congress were necessary to permit
Americans to accept foreign decorations as the Constitution
strictly forbids it, reading, "No title of nobility shall be granted
by the United States, and no person holding any office of profit
or trust under them, shall, without the consent of Congtess,
accept of any present, emolument, office or title of any kind

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whatever from any king, prince or foreign state." It has been
the custom of the government to comply rigidly with the law
with the result that most medals bestowed upon Americans now
repose in the vaults of the State Department. This restriction,
however, was set aside by Congress and permission was granted
Americans to receive and wear decorations conferred upon them
abroad.

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MEDAL OF HONOR

BY direction of the President, and in the name of Congress, the Congressional
Medal of Honor of the Navy was awarded to the following officers and
enlisted men of the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps in
the World War for extraordinary heroism in action above and beyond the call
of duty as described in the citation appearing under each man's name:

BALCH, John H. Ph.M.,lc,

U. S. N. For extraordinary oonspiouous
f;allantry ahown in carina for the wounded
in action on the 19th of July, 1918, near
Vieriy. The conduct of Balch was far
beyond the ordinary call of dufey. He
spent the entire day and evening in the open
field giving assistance and first aid to the
wounded. The risk of life that he took
was beyond that of his comrades, and the
services rendered were greater than could
be expected of one man. The work of
Balch began with the action and lasted
unoeasingbr for sixteen hours. It was
carried^dn in a field torn by high-explosive
shells «nd covered by direct machine-gun
fire.

BLAKESLEE, E. O. (Deceased) . U, Ctmdr.
tJ. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession while servmg on the
staff of the commander of the United States
Naval forces operating in European waters.

BOONE. Joel T U

U. S. N. F<Hr extraordinarv heroism
under fire in action in the Bens oe Belleau,
France on the 9th and 10th of June, 1918.
when on two successive days the regimental
aid stations in which Surgeon Boone was
working, were Btruok by heavy shells and
in each case demolished. This officer
continued without cessation, his treatment
of the wounded, superintending their
evacuation, and setting an inspiring ex-
ample of heroism to the offices and men
serving under him. On June 25, 1918, he
followed the attack of one battalion against
eneiny machine-gun positions in the Bois
de Belleau and established advanced
dressing stations under continuous shell
fire. On July 19, 1918 he left the shelter of
a ravine to attend wounded marines under
very heavy shell of all calibres and through
a heavy mist of gas, and when the dressings
and medical supplies were exhausted, he
went to the rear and secured a side oar load,
returning quickly to the front to applv
them in saving the lives of the wounded.
This trip and another made later were
made through a heavy barrage of high
explosive and gas shells. He served with
the 6th Regiment, U. S. Marines.

HAMMANN, Charles H i^ns.

U. S.^. R. F. For extraordinary
heroism as pilot of a seaplane on August
21, 1918, when with three other planes he

took part in a patrol for dropping propa-
ganda on Pola. They encountered and
attacked a superior force of enemy land
planes and in the course of the engagement
which followed, the plane of Ensign George
H. Ludlow was shot down and tell in tM
water five miles off Pola. Ensign Haxor
mann immediately dived down and landed
on the water close alongside the disabled
machine, where he took Ludlow on board
and, although his machine was not designed
for the double load to which it was sub-
jected, and although there was danger of
attack by Austrian planes, made his way
to Porto Gorsini.

HAYDEN, David B H. A., Ic.

tJ. S. N. For f^allantry and intrepidity
at the? risk of his life above and beyond the
call of duty, in action at Thiaucourt.
September, 15, 1918, with the 2nd
Battalion, 6th Regiment, U. S. Marines.
During the advance, when Corporal Creed
was mortally wounded while crossing an
Oi^n field swe^t by machin&-gun fire,
without hesitating, Hayden ran to his
assistance and findinf( him so severely
wounded as to require immediate attention
and disregarding personal safety, dr e ss ed
the wound under intense machine-gun fire,
and then carried the wounded man back to
a place of safety.

INGRAM, Osmond E. (Deceased) G. Jf ., le

U,.S. N. For extraordinary heroism in
the presence of the enemy on the occasion
of the torpedoing of the Caaain on October
15, 1917. While the Caaain was searching
for the submarine, Ingram sighted the
toroedo coming and realising that it might
strike the ship aft in the vidnitjy of the
depth chafes, he ran aft with the mtention
of releasing toe depth charges before the
torpedo could reach the Caaain. The
torpedo struck the ship before he could
accomplish his purpose and Ingram was
killed by the explosion. The denth charges
exploded immediately afterward. His life
was sacrificed in an attempt to save the
ship and his shipmates, as the damafe to
the ship would have been much less if he
had been able to release the depth charges.

ISAACS, E.V : U.

tJ. S. N. When the tJ. S. S. PraaidaU
Lincoln was attacked and sunk by the
German submarine U-W on May 31, 1918,
Lieutenant Isaacs was captured and held

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M. a prisoner on board tha U-90 until tha
return of the submarine to Germansr, when
hb was confined in a prison camp. Durins
his atay on the U-whe obtain«l informa-
tion of the movements of German sub-
marines which was so important that he
determined to escape with a view to makins
his information available to the United
States and allied naval authorities. In
attempting to carry out this plan, he jump-
ed thit>ugh the window of a rapidly moving
train at the imminent risk of death, not
only from the nature of the act itself, but
from the fire of the armed German soldiers
who were guarding him. Having been re-
eaptured and confined, he made a second
and successful attempt to escape, breaking
his way through barbed-wire fences and
deliberately drawing the fire of the armed
guards in the hope of permitting others to
escape during the confusion. He made his
way through the mountains of south-
western Germany, having only raw veget-
ables for food, and at the end swam the
river Rhine during the night in the immedi-
ate vicinity of German sentries.

LYLE, A. G Dental Surgeon

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism
beyond the call of duty, under heavy shell
fire on April 23, 1918, in rushing to the
assistance of Corporal Thomas Regan, who
was seriously wounded, and administering
such e£Fective surgical aid while bombard-
ment was still continuing, as to save the
life of Corporal Regan.

MADISON, James J Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally heroic
service in a position of great responsibilty
as commanding officer of the U. S. S.
Tieonderoga when, on October 4, 1918.
that vessel was attacked by an enemy sub-
marine and sunk aftw a prolonged and
Cmt resistance. The submarine opened
at a range of five hundred yards, the
first shots taking e£Fect on the bridge and
f ore-castie, one of the two forward guns of
the Tieonderoga being disabled by the
second shot. The fire was returned and
the fight continued for nearlv two hours.
Lieutenant Commander Madison was
severely wotmded early in the fight but

eaused himself to be placed in a chair on
the bridge and continued to direct the fire
and to manoeuver the ship. When the
order was finally given to abandon the
sinking ship, he became unconscious from
loss of blood, but was lowered into a life
boat and was saved, with thirty-one others,
out of a total number of 236 on board.

OSBORNE, Weedon E. (Deceased) . . .Lt,
U. S. N. (M. C. D. S.). For extra-
ordinary heroism in actual conflict with the
enemy, and under fire, during the advance
on Boiiresche, IVanoe, on June 6, 1918,
in helping to carry the wounded to a place
of safety. While engaged in this heroio
duty he was killed.

PETTY. Orlando H Lt,

U. S. N. R. F. (M. C). For extra-
ordinary heroism beyond the call of duty
while serving with the Fifth Regiment of
U. S. Marines in France, during the attack
on the Bois de Belleau, June 11, 1918.
While under heavv fire of high-explosive
and gas shells in the town of Lucy, where
his dressing station was located, he attended
and evacuated the wounded under most
trying conditions. Having been knocked
to the ground by an exploding gas shell,
which tore his mask, he discarded the mask
and courageously continued his work. Bjm
dressing station being hit and demolished, he
personally helped carry Captain Williams,
wounded, through the shell fire to a place
of safety.

SULLIVAN. Daniel A. J Ene.

U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary
heroism as an officer of the U. S. S. ChriatO'
bel in conffict with an enemy submarine on
May 21, 1918, when, as a result of the
explosion of a depth bomb dropped near
the submarine, the ChristoM was so badly
shaken that a nimiber of depth charges
which had been set for firing were thrown
about the deck and there was imminent
danger that they would explode. Ensign
Sullivan immediately fell on the bombs and
succeeded in securing them, thus saving the
ship -from disaster which would eventually
have involved great loss of life.

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CUKELA, Loda 8gt,

V. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action on the Forest de Rets, near
^^ers Cotterets. France. JiOy 18, 1918.
Senceant Cukela advanced alone acainst an
enemy strong point that was holding up his
line, worked nis wav to its rear, and by the
use of Goman hanoLsrenadee attacked and
captured two machine guns and four men.

HOFFMAN, Charles Gun. Sgt,

V. S. M. C. At Chateau Thierry,
France, on June 6, 1018, he displayed cool-
ness and extraordinary heroism throughout
the attack. During the counter attack of
the enemy he, armed with a rifle, charged
and routed a group of machine gunners.

KELLY, John Joseph Pvt,

V. S. M. C. For conspicuous gallantry
and intrepidity above and beyond the oaU
of duty in action with the enemy at Blanc
Mont Ridge, France, October 5, 1018.
Private Kelly ran through our barrage one
hundred yards in advance of the front line
and attacked an enemy machine-gun nest,
killing the gunner with a grenade, shooting
another member of the crew with his
pistol, and returned through the barrage
with eight prisoners.

KOCAK, Matej. (Deceased) 8gt.

V. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action in the ^^ers-Cotterets Forest,
south of Soissons, France, July 18, 1018.
He advanced ahetid of the American line
and captured a machine gun and its crew.
Later the same day he took command of
several 89uads of allied troops and led them
forward m the advance.

(Deceased)... Cfrf.
licuous gallantry
ond the call

PRUITT, John Henry.
U. S. M. C. For con

and intrepidity above and beyo:

of duty in action with the enemy at Blanc
Mont Ridge, France, October 3, 1018.
Corporal Pruitt attacked two machine guns,
capturing them and killing two of the
enemy. He then captured forty prisoners
in a dugout near by. This gallant soldier
was kiUed soon afterward by shell-fire
while he was sniping at the enemy.

ROBINSON, Robert G Oun. Sgt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
as observer in the first Marine Aviation
Force at the front in France. He not only

participated successfully in numerous raids
mto enemy territory, out on October 8,
1018, while conducting an air raid in
company with planes from Squadron 218*
R. A. F., he was attacked by nine enemy
scouts and in the fight wYaen followed he
shot down one of the enemy planes. Also,
on October 14, 1018, while on an air raid
over Pittham, Belgium, his plane and one
other became sq;>arated from their formsr
tion on account of motw trouble and were
attacked by twelve enemy scouts. In the
fight which ensued he behaved with con-
spicuous gallantry and intrepidity. After
shooting down one of the enemy planes he
was struck by a bullet which carried away
most of his elbow, and his gun jammed at
the same time. He cleared the jam with
one hand while his pilot manoeuvered for
position. With the gun cleared, he re-
turned to the fight though his left arm was
useless, and fought off the enemy- scouts
until he collapsed after receiving two more
bullet wounds, one in the stomach and one
in the thigh.

TALBOT, Ralph. (Deceased) ....2nd.LL
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritori-
ous service and extraordinary her^sm
while attached to Squadron C, First
Marine Aviation Force in France. He
participated in numerous air raids into
enemy territory, and on October 8, 1018,
while on such a raid, he was attacked by
nine enemy scouts, and in the fight that
followed, snot down an enemy plane. Also,
on October 14, 1018, while on an air raid
over Pittham, Belgium, Lieutenant Talbot
and one other plane became detached from
the formation due to loss of power by
motor, and were attacked by twelve enemy
scouts. During the severe fight that
followed, his plane shot down one of the
enemy scouts. His observer was shot
through the elbow and his gun jammed.
He cleared the jam with one hand while
Lieutenant Talbot manoeuvered to gain
time, and then returned to fi^ht. The
observer fought on until shot twice in the
stomach and once in the hip. When he
collapsed. Lieutenant Talbot attacked the
nearest enemy scout with his front guns
and shot him down, '^th his observer
unconscious and his motor failing he dived
to escape the balance of the enemy and
crossed the German trenches at an altitude
of fifty feet, landed at the nearest hospital
and mt his observer and returned alone to
hisaerdrome.

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IJ Y direction of the President, and with the approval of Congress, the Distin-
't> guished Service Medal of the Navy was awarded to the following offi-
cers, enlisted men and civilians of the United States Navy and its armed
branches and those of the United States Army and Allied governments in the
World War for exceptionally meritorious service to the American government
in positions of great trust and responsibility as described in the citation appear-
ing under each man's name:

ABBETT. H. J U. Comdr,

U. 8. N. For ezoeptionally meritorious
■ervioe in a du^ of great responsibility as
commanding offioer of the U. S. 8. Whipple,
engaged in the important, exacting, and
hasardous duty of patrolling the waters in-
fested with enemy submarines and mines,
in escorting and protecting vitally impor-
tant eonvcfya of troops and supplies through
these waters, and in offensive and defensive
action, vigorously and unremittingly pros-
ecuted against all forms of enemy naval
activity; and especially for his prompt,
(Umng, and resolute conduct upon the occa-
sion of the burning of the steamship
Florence H. in Quiberon Bay on the night m
April 17, 1918. The Florence H. was loaded
with explosives, and within a few moments
after the outbreak of the fire the ship was
completely enveloped in flames and the
water in the vicinity thickly covered with
burning powder boxes, which from time to
time exploded, scattering fire throughout
the mass. Lieutenant Conmiander Abbett
drove the Whipple into the burning mass
and, assisted by small boats from other
vessels in the harbor, succeeded in rescuing
a large number of men who, but lat the help
so promptly and heroically extended must
have perished in the flazning wreckage.

ANDERSON. E. A R-Admr.

U. 8.^ N. For exc^tionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility in
organising and m the administration and
operation of the American patrol detach-
ment and in developing arrangements for
the co-operation of air, surface, and subma-
rine craft. Also for his successful co-opera-
tion with the Cuban Government in making
the available vessels of the Cuban Navy
efficient and ready for service.

ANDREWS, PhiKp R-Admr,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a du^ of great responsibility as
Commanding Officer of the U. 8. 8. Miaeie-
eippi. and later as a Rear Admiral in com-
mand of the U. 8. naval base at Cardiff,
Wales, and Commander of the U. 8. Naval
Forces in the Adriatic.

BADGER, Charles J. (Retired) ..R-Admr.
U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious

service in a duty of great responsibility as a
member of the General Boitfd in advising
the department upon many matters of great
importance relating to the conduct of the

BAGLEY, David W Comdr,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his prof ession as commanding officer
of the U. S. 8. Jacob Jones, upon tHe occa-
sion of the sinking of that vessel by an
enemy submarine on December 6, 1917.
The conduct and bearing of Commander
Bagley under the trying conditions of the
disaster and his handling of the situation
wero in accord with thebest traditions of
the naval service.

BASSETT, F. B R-Admr,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
aetviee in a duty of great responsibility in
command of the U. 8. 8. Utah, operating in
the war sone in association and co-operation
with British naval forces.

BASTEDO, Paul H Lt. Comdr,

U.^ 8. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as Commander of
Sub-Chaser Squadron One, Hunt Com-
mander Otranto Barrage, and as Com-
mander of a detachment of three Sub-
Chasers in the engagement of Durasso,
when two enemy submarines were destroyed.

BECK, William L Comdr,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in a position of
great responsibility in commana of a divi-
sion of nunc sweepers engaged in the exact-
ing and hasardous service of sweeping deep-
sea mines from the North Sea.

BELKNAP. R. R Capt.

U. 8. N. For excg;>tionaIhr meritorious
service in command of Mine Squadron One
of the Mine Force, during the operation
of laying mines in the North Sea, and for
his excellent work in connection with the
equipping of these ships for mine laying
duty.

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BEMIS. Harold M. Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished sorvioe in
the line of his profession as commander of
Submarine Division 5, making a trip to
British waters and operating in those
waters against German submarines, and
later making a vosrage with one tug and
three submarines from Bermuda to the
Asores under very difficult conditions.
Finding himself on board a British sub-
marine when all her officers and two-thirds
of her crew were down with influensa, he
took command of the British submarine
and conducted a successful patrol im five
days off the German coast.

BENSON. William S R-Admr.

U. S. N. For ezoq;>tionally meritorious
and distinguished service in a position of
peat responsibility as chief of Naval
Opotitions.

BERRIEN, F. D Capt,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a du^ of great reroonsibility as
commanding officer of the TJ. S. S. Nick-
oUon, engaged in the important, exacting,
and haiaidous duty of patrolling the waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines,
in escorting and protecting vitally impor-
tant convoys of troops and supplies through
these waters, and in offensive and defensive
action, vigorously and unremittingly pros-
ecuted against aU forms of enemy naval
activity; and especially for an engagement
on November 17, 1917, in association with
the U. S. S. Fanninot with the German sub-
marine U-6S. as a result of which the sub-
marine was forced to come to the surface
and surrender.

BLAKELY, C. A Comdr,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a dul^ of great responsibility as
commanding officer of the U. S. S. O'jBrien,
engaged in the important, exacting, and
hasardous duty of patrolling the waters in-
fested with enemy submannes and mines,
in escorting and protecting vitally important
convoys of troo^ and supplies through
these waters, and in offensive and defensive
action, vigorously and unremittingly pros-
ecuted agunst fdl forms of enemy naval
activity; and especially for a successful
attack iQ)on an enemy submarine on
June 16, 1917.

BLUE, Victor R-Admr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility in
command of the U. S. S. Texat, operating
in the war sone in association and co-opera-
tion with the British Grand Fleet.

BOYCE, William L., (Deoea8ed)iU«'l Maek.
U. S. C. G. For distin^ished and
heroic service in the line of his iKrofesnon
as an officer of the U. S. S. Seneca in volun-
teering as one of a party to board the
British Steamer WeUinffUm, following the
torpedoing of that vessel on September 16,
1918, ana her abandonment by her crew.
Acting Machinist Boyce was placed in
charge of the machinery of the WeUington,
and through his efforts in handling the
power plant, the vessel, although fatally
damaged, was able to continue on her
course for port for twelve hours: then, owing
to heavy weather and rapid rising of the
water in the holds, a bulkhead gave way,
flooding the engine and fire rooms. Even
then, Machinist Boyce and his men stuck
to their posts until steam was blown down
sufficiency to prevent danger of explosion
of the bouers. In the attempt to abandon
ship when his services were no longer of any
use Machinist Boyce lost his life.

BRAISTED, W. C. (M. C.) . . . . B-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
Chief of the Bureau of Medicine and
Surgery.

BRISTOL, Mark R-Admr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility in
command of the U. S. S. OibloAoma, (q;>erat-
ing in the war sone in association and
co-operation with British naval forces.

BRUCE, Frank. (Deceased) lA.

U. S. N. For extraordinaiy heroism as
commanding officer of the U. S. S. Bobolink,
engaged in mine sweeping on the North
Sea, when, on May 14, 1919, a mine was
found to be foul of a parted sweep which
was being reeled in. As soon as this danger-
ous situation was reported to him. Lieu-
tenant Bruce took his station at the stern,
sending everyone else forward, and pro-
ceeded to direct the operation of attempt-
ing to dear the mine. When the mine was
near the surface and directly under the
stem of the ship it exploded, killing lieu-
tenant Bruce almost instantly.

BULLARD, William H. G R-Admr,

U. S. N. F(Mr exceptionally merit(»ious
service in positions of great responsibility,
as commanding officer of the U. S. 8.
Arkanaae in the Atlantic Fleet, and later the
Grand Fleet, and later still a rear admiral
in command of the U. S. naval base at
Malta.

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BULMER, R. C. (DeoMsed) Capl,

U. S. N. For difltincuished aervioe in the
line of his prof enion as oommandinc offloer
of the U. 8. S. Black Hawk, flasBhip and
repair ship of the mine force encased in the
laying of the North Sea mine barraae and
subsequently mine sweeping.

BURGER, Philip J. .3m„ 2c.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty while serving on the
U. S. S. Jacob Jonet. After that vessel was
torpedoed on Deoember 6, 1017, at the
risK of almost certain death Burger re-
mained in the motor sailer and endeavored
to get it dear for floating from the ship. He
failed to accomplish this in time and was
drawn under water with the boat, but later
came to the surface and was rescued.

BUTLER, H. V Cap*.

U. S. N. F(Mr exceptionally meritorious
service in a du^ of great responsibility as
commanding officer of the 17. S. 8. San
Prandtcot engaged in laying mines in the
North Sea,

CAPERTON. W. B Admr,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a du^ of great req>onsibility as
commander in chief of the Pacific Fleet on
the east coast of South America in estab-
lishing friendly diplomatic relations with
the countries of South America.

GAPPS, Washington L R^Admr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
Senior Member of the Compensation Board
during the War, charged with the many
difficult and complicated financial questions
involved in the contracts for c^ps of the
Navy on a cost plus basis, and the provision
of plants for their building, during the War.
He exhibited great seal and assiduity in
guarding the interests of the Navy. Also
for duty as Member of the General Muni-
tions Board and as General Manager of the
U. S. Emergency Fleet Corporation.

CARPENDER, A. 8. I4. Comdr.

U. 8. N. For exc^tionally meritorious
service in a duty of great reiroonaibility as
commanding officer of the U. S. 8. Fannino,
engaged in the important, exacting, and
hasardous duty of patrolling the waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines,
in escorting and protecting vitally import-
ant convoys of troops and supplies through
these waters, and in offensive and defensive
action, vigorously and unremittingly prose-
cuted against all forms of enemy naval
activity; and especially Jfor an engagement
on November 17, 1017, with the German
submarine U-^, as a result of which the
submarine was forced to come to the sur-
face and surrender.

CHASE, J. V Capt.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commanding officer U. 8. 8. if tnneaoto, and
also for the splendid seamanship shown in
bringing the Minncwta safely into port after
being mined, with a hole in her underwater
body approximately 30 feet long and ex-
tending athwartships from port side or
keel to starboard armor shelf and protective
deck, without loss of life.

CHASE, Vohiey O Capt.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
senior assistant to the Chief of Naval
Opwations, overwork from which probably
caused his untimely death.

CHEVALIER, G. de C Li. Contdr.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibilitsr in
connection with the first aeronautical
detachment to reach France, and as com-
mander of the United States naval air
station at Dunkirk, which was established
and maintained in spite of constant bomb-
ing by the enemy. Later commanded the
assembly and repair base at Eastleigh,
England.

CHRIST, William B C.G. M.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service as commanding
officer of the armed draft detail of the
Orlearu, he displayed heroic conduct when
the Orleant was sunk by a German sub-
marine on July 3, 1017, bv entering the
engine room of the sinking snip, attempting
to stop the ennnes and remaining with the
ship until all lifeboats and rafts had been
launched, after which he left the ship with
only a life i

CHRISTY, H. H Capt.

U. 8. N. For distinguished services in
the line of his profession in command of
the U. 8. 8. San Diego, engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and excorting troops and sup-
plies to European ports through waters in-
fested with enemy submarines and mines.
Particularly for exceptionally meritorious
conduct at the time the San Diego was
struck by a mine and sunk. Later for
services in command of the U. 8. 8. Wyoming
in the Atlantic Fleet.

CLUVERIUS, W. T Cap*.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commanding officer of the U. S. 8. Shawmut
engaged in laying mines in the North Sea.

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GOFFMAN, D. W. B-Admr.

U. S. N. For exoeptionally meritorious
■ervioe in a du^ of great responsibiUty ae
oommander of Battleship Force 2, Atlantic
Fleet, and alao for efficient manner in which
he administered and operated the fleet in
the temporary absence of the comnumder
in chief during August. September, and
October, 1917.

COLE, W. C Capt,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility in
oonmiand of the U. S. 8. Nevada, operating
in the war sone in association and co-
operation with British naval forces.

CONDEN, A. R, (Ret.) B-Admr.

U. 8. N. For ezceptionaUy meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
a member of the Shipping Board, represent-
ixk^ the Bureau oi Ordnance, and connected
with the War Industries Board on the
committee of steel production.

CONE, Hutch I Capt.

U. 8. N. For eKcepti<maUy meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commander, naval aviator forces, fordgn
service.

CONN, William T., Jr Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. 8. 8. Aleedo, engaged in the
important, exacting and haxardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines. Particularly, when
the Alcedo was struck by an enemy sub-
marine and lost, for his conduct, which was
in keeping with the best traditions of the
Service.

COONTZ, R. E B-Admr.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commandant of the thirteenth naval
district and commandant of the Bremerton
Navy Yard, and also for a time while acting
as assistant to the Chief of Naval Opera-
tions.

COTTON, Lyman A. Capt.

U. 8. N. For excq;>tionally merit(»ious
service in a duty of ^reat responsibility in
constructing, organising and operating the
naval base at Pmnoutn, England. Under
Captain Cotton's direction 48 sub chasers
operated efficientiv in the English Channel

atly
sub]

CRAVEN, T. T Capt.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
aide for aviation, U. 8. naval forces in
IVanoe.

DAVIS, Ouy E C4mdr.

U. 8. N. For exojBptionally courageous
and meritorious service in a duty of great
responsibility while serving as commander
of a patrol unit operating against enemy
submarines on the United States Athmtio
coast. A leak having been started in the
battery compartment of the N-S, cme of the
submarines of the patrol unit, which threat-
ened to put the submarine out of action
through uie flooding of the battery and the
development of chlorine gas, Commander
Davis entered the flooded compartment in
company with lieutenant Waiter Siebert,
and for four hours those two officers alter-
nated at Ijring on their backs in the water
and calking uie leaking seams, while tiie
crew of the boat, by bailing, succeeded in
keeping the water just below the top of the
battery. The boat was tested by sub-
merping to 40 feet, and some of the calking
having oeen blown out from the seams, the
operation of calking was repeated by the
same officers. As a result of their aotiout
the boat was enabled to keep the sea for
18 days more and to carry out the orders
under which the unit was actini(, for tiie
protection of the coasts and shipping d the
United States.

On November 28, 1017, as commanding
officer of the U. 8. 8. Wakiva, Commander
Davis engaged and destroyed an enemy
submarine which attempted to attack the
convoy escorted by the nakiva.

DAVIS, Noel Lietd.^

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
Aide to Commander, Mine Force, in con-
nection with the construction of the North
Sea Barrage, and later as Commander of a
Division of mine sweepers engaged in the
difficult and hasardous operation of sweep-
ing for and removing mines of this barrage
under exceptionally difficult conditions.

DeSTEIGUER, Louis R Capt.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as chief of staff of the
third naval district and in command of the
U. 8. 8. Arkaneas in the Grand Fleet.

DISMUEES, Douglas E Capt.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great reqponsibility as
commanding officer of the U. 8. 8. Mount
Vernon upon the occasion of the toipedoing
of that vessel on September 0, 1018. By
his prompt and efficient conduct and as a
result of the excellent discipline existing
among the officers and crew, the ship was
safely brought into port.

DUNN, Herbert O B-Admr.

U. 8. N. For exoeptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as

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_ oflBoer of the U. 8. naval
station at Ponto del Gada, Asores. and tor
the efficient performanoe of his duties as
suoh.

EARLE, Ralph R-Admr.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance. In this
capacity he accomplished the origination of
the mine barrage across the North 8ea
known as the Northern Barrage, the tnalring
of atjrpeof mine entirely new to mining war-
fare, the conception and execution of the
14' navy railway battery operations carried
out in France, the suppVing a safe and re-
liable depth charge in sufficient quantities
on time, and other naval ordinance projects
carried out during the World War.

EBERLE, E. W R-Admr.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of neat responsibility as
superintendent of the 17. 8. Naval Academy.

EDISON, Thomas A

^ For exceptionalbr meritorious and dis-
tinguished service in a position of sreat
responsibility as president of the Naval
Consulting Board.

FIFER, Ursher Lee H. A. le.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary conspicuous
gallantry on June 6, 1018, during the
capture of Bouresches. Chateau-Thierry
sector. France. Fifer dressed and evacu-
ated the wounded from a wheat field swept
by heavy artillery and machine-gun m.
At a time when the losses threatened the
success of the operation his heroic conduct
steadied the lines and spurred the attacking
platoons on through barrage fire. Also on
July 19, 1018, near Viersy. France, he
administered aid to wounded Infantry
troops as they advanced, taking the
wounded into Viersy under heavy shell fire
and bringing back water and stretchers.
He fearlessly ran along the line, einposing
himself to sniper and machine-gun fire, to
direct prisoners to woimded men. Fifer
was also commended for heroic conduct on
October 8, 1018, in Champagne, France.

FITZGERALD, Patrick P., Ic.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service at the time of the
torpedoing of the U. 8. 8. Mount Vernon,
September 5, 1018. Fitigerald, through
his ^freat presence of mind and in the risk
of his own life, succeeded in saving; the life
of another man who was unconscious in a
darkened compartment on board the
U. 8. 8. Mount Vemon.

FLETCHER, F. F R-Admr.

U. 8. N. Fot exceptionally meritorious

service in a duty of great responsibility as a
member of the General Boud in advising
the department upon many matters^
great importance to the conduct of the war.

FOOTE, Percy W Comdr.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a du^ of great ren>onsibility as
commanding officer of the U. 8. 8. PretuUnt
lAncoln, upon the occasion of the sinking of
that vessel by an enemy submarine on May
31, 1018. The conduct and bearing of
Commander Foote under the trying con-
ditions of the disaster and his handling of
the situation were in accord with the best
traditions of the naval service.

FOSTER, John C JLt. (J. G)

U. 8. N. R. F. For extraordinary hero-
ism on 24th of July, 1018, as observer in an
aeroplane engaged in a raid for bombing
the enemy coast near Bruges, Belgium.
This machine crashed to the ground, and-
Lieutenant Foster was severely injured, his
left arm being dislocated and fractured.
The machine, which carried sixteen 60-
pound bombs, took fire, and it was known
that the bombs were certain to explode.
In spite of this great and imminent danger,
Lieutenant Foster undertook to rescue the
pilot, who was pinned under the wreaksge,
and succeeded in removing him to a distance
of about 40 yards when aU oi the bombs
blew up.

FOSTER, P. F U. Comdr.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritwious
service in a dujhr of great responsibility as
commanding officer en the U. a. 8. AIi-2 in
an encounter with an enemy submarine on
July 10, 1918, in which the ttiemy subma-
rine was sunk.

FULLINWIDER, 8. P. (Ret.) Comdr,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great reaponsibih^ in
the development of plans ana material for
the North Sea mine barrage, which is
recognised as being largely responsible for
the collapse of the German submarine cam-
iwign, and thus for the successful termina-
tion of the war.

GANNON, Sinclair Capt,

U. 8. N. For excq;>tionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility in
command of the U. 8. 8. Saranac, engaged
in laying mines in the North Sea.

GATES, Artemus L Lt.

U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious service in a duty of great responsi-
bility in going to the assistance of a wrecked
British aeroplane on August 23, 1018.
Although it was known that the wreck was

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near the eneiny ooast and that he was in
duurn- of beinc attacked, thia officer pro-
cee&d to the reeoue without gun layers or
other means of defense in order to save
weight, making it possible to pick up and
transport the officers of the wrecked plane,
which work was successfully accomxMished
in spite of many difficulties and dangers.

GHENT, Daniel T U, Comdr,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of t^eeX responfdbility as
commanding officer <u the U. S. S. ArUiUeM
(Army transport), upon the occasion of the
sinking of thiit vessel by an enem^ subma-
rine on October 17. 1917. The ship sank in
4>^ minutes, and the excellent conduct and
bearing of Lieutenant Commander Ghent
in handling the situation under such trying
conditions is in accord with the best tradi-
tions of the naval service.

GLASSFORD, W. A Comdr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally courageous
and meritorious conduct as commanding
officer of the U. 8. S. Shaw upon the occa-
sion of the collision between that vessel and
H. M. S. AottOania on the 9th of October,
1918, when by his presmce of mind, prcnnpt,
and courageous action and resolute per-
sistence, and, further, as a result of the
splendid discipline of those under his com-
mand, the Shaw was saved from becoming a
total loss and was safely brought into port
after her bow had been completely severed
from the remainder of the ship, and the ship
still further endangered by fire and by
threatened explosion of ammunition.

GLEAVE8, Albert V-Admt.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commander of the cruiser and transport
force in connection with the organisation
and operation of the cruisers and transports
in convoy work and transportation of
troops.

GOURLAY, George C.Q,

IT. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service as member of the
crew of the U. 8. 8. Curlew^ which was en-
gaged in mine-clearing work in July. 1919.
A mine exploded dose to stern of ship,
sending a wave of water over the after end
and washing two of the crew overboard.
Gourlev jumped into the rough and almost
ice-cold sea with mine exploding in the
vicinity and rescued one mate; the other
was lost.

GRAHAN. 8. V Capt.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commanding officer of the U. S. A. T.
Finland when that vessel was torpedoed

by an enemy submarine. Through the
ooolness, nerve, and excellent seamanship
of Captain Grahan the ship, although badly
damaged, was brought suely into port.

GRANT, A. W. R-Admr.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of n-eat responsibility as
commander of Battleship Force 1^ and furth-
er for the efficient manner in whidb he com-
manded the Atlantic Fleet in the Western
Atlantic in the absence of the commander
in chief during September, October, No-
vember, and December, 1918.

GREEN8LADE, J. W. Capt.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of peat responsibility in
command of the IT. 8. 8. HoutaUmiet en-
gaged in laying mines in the North 8ea.

GRIFFIN, R. 8 R-Admr,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
Chief of the Bureau of 8team Eng'
in connection with the design, build
upkeep of machinery for new va
vessels in commission.

GROH. Edmund P P.M., 3c.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism
while serving with the U. 8. Marines near
^ersy, France, on July 19, 1918. Showed
great courage in dressing the wounded in an
open field, continuing on duty after being
wounded. He refused to be evacuated
until he had cocopletely dressed all wounded
brought to him.On September 15, 1918, near
Thiaucourt, France, he displayed remark-
able devotion to duty while giving first aid
to wounded in the face of machine^un fire,
(hily after being wounded himself did he
leave the exposed area, and then he went
to the aid of a severely wounded man!

GUTTORM8EN, P. A U. Comdr.

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as senior engineer
officer of the U. 8. 8. Mount Vernon, upon
the occasion of the torpedoing of that vessel
by a German submarine, S^tember 9, 1918.
Although much of the damage to the ship
was in the engine and fire rooms, the officers
and men of the engineering department,
under the direction of Lieutenant Com-
mander Guttormsen, worked so efficients,
in spite of very difficult conditions, that the
ship was able to reach port under her own
steam and at idmost normal speed.

HAISLIP, H. 8 Lt. Comdr.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a dut^ of great responsibility as
commanding officer of the U. 8. 8. Stewart.
engaged in the important, exacting, and
hasardous duty of patrolling the waters

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infested with enemy eubmarines and mines,
in escorting and proteotinc vitally impor-
tant oonvoys of troops and supplies through
these waters, and in offensive and defensive
action, vigorously and unremittingly prose-
cuted against sll forms of enemy naval
activity; and especially for his prompt,
daring;, and resolute conduct upon the
occasion of the burning of the steamship
Florence H. in Quiberon Bay on the night
of April 17, 1918. The Florence H. was
loaded with explosives and within a few
moments after the outbreak of the fire the
ship was completely enveloped in flame and
the water and the vidnity thickly covered
with burning powder boxes, which from
time to time exploded, scattering fire
throughout the mass. lieutenant Comman-
der Haislip drove the Stewart into the
burning mass, approaching close to the
stem m the Florence H,, and, assisted by
small boats from the Stewart, the Whipple,
the Sukana, the Corona, and the Truxtun,
succeeded in rescuing a large number of
men. who, but for the nelp so promj^tly ana
heroically extended, must have perished in
the flaming wreckage.

HALLIGAN. John, Jr Capt,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
chief of staff, naval f oroes in France.

HANRAHAN, D. C Capt.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility in
command of a destroyer and as destroyer
division commander operating in the war
sone and later as commanding officer of
the U. 8. Naval Northern Bombing Group,
in which capacity he was conspicuously
successful.

HART, T. C Capt,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession, while on shore, under
orders of the Chief of Naval Operations, in
the performance of duty in connection with
submarines, and for distinguished service
afloat in command of submarines engaged
in operations against the enemy.

HEPBURN, A. J Capt,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of nreat responsibility in
command of the sub chaser base at Queens-
town, Ireland, and in charge of aircraft and
their operation on the southern coast of
Ireland.

HODGE8, G. 8 Bne,

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as second pilot of
plane No. 8686, operating off Killinghohne,
England, October 28, 1918. Another plane,
carrying a crew of four men, fell to the
water from a considerable height and was

wrecked, the occupants being pinned under
the debris, and shortly afterwards the
gasoline, which covered the surface of the
water, took fire. Plane ^o. 8685 immedi-
ately made a landing close to the wreck, and
Hodges dove overboard and came up in the
midst of the burning gasoline, seeking to
rescue the men of the wrecked plane. He
continued diving^ completely disregvding
the danger to himself and only desisted
when it was certain that nothing was to be
accomplished by continuing longer.

HUGHE8, C. F B-Admr,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility in
command of the U. 8. 8. New York,
operating in the war sone in association
and co-operation with the British Grand
Fleet.

INGALL8, Davis 8 Ll. (/. O.)

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as a
seaplane pilot attached to the naval sea-
plane station at Dunkirk, where, as a
result of his brilliant and courageous work,
he was made an acting flying commander
by the British authorities over their own
pilots. Alone and in conjunction with
othw pilots, he shot down at iMwt four
enemy aeroplanes and one or more enemy
balloons.

JACK80N. O. P Capt,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally merit(»ious
service in a duty of great req>onsibility as
chief of staff to commander in chief Atkmtic
Fleet, in which capacity, in addition to the
many exacting duties connected wilAi the
administration of the fleet under the com-
plicated conditions incident to the war. he
twice accompanied the commander in chief
on tours of inspection abroad, where his
thorough and able attention to and obser-
vation of our own and allied forces and
methods produced results of the greatest
value to the Navy and the Government.

JAC0B8, Walter F Comdr,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in a position of
great responsibility in command of a
division of mine sweepers engaged in the
exacting and hasardous service of sweeping
deep-sea mines from the North 8ea.

JACOBY. Madear Sne.

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. s. S. C. 129 engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enem^ submarines, and
especially for his quick judgment and good
headwork in the attack on Durasso when

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his vessel although practically disabled
succeeded in destroying an enemy sub.

JESSOP, Earl B Capl.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
enginefsring officer of the navy yard, New
York. New York.

JOHNSON, Alfred W Capl.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a dujhr of great responsibility as
commanding officer <^ the U. S. S. Conyno'
ham. engiuied in the important, exacting
' and hasaroous duty of patrolling the waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines,
in escorting and protecting vitally impor-
tant convoys of troops and supplies through
these waters, and in offensive and defensive
action, vigorously and unremittingly pros-
ecuted, against all forms of enemy naval
activity; and especially for an attack upon
an enemy submarine on October 19, 1017,
during which attack the Conynoham was
directly over the submarine and dropped a
depth bomb which is believed to have
destroyed the submarine.

JOHNSON, T. L Capt.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a du;^ of great responsibility as
commanding officer of the U. S. S. Canoni'
eiM, engaged in lajring mines in the North
Sea.

JOHNSTON, Herbert R. O U, Comdr.

U. 8. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious service in a duty of great responsi-
bility as commanding officer of the U. 8. S.
Lake Forest engaged in the important, exact-
ing and hasardous duty of transporting
supplies through waters infested with
enenw submarines and mines and especi-
ally tor an engagement with an enemy
submarine on June 27, 1018, as a result of
which it is believed the submarine was
severely damaged.

JONES, Hilary P R-Admr.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commander of Division Four, and the
Newport News Division, Cruiser and
Transport Force.

KALK, Stanton F. (Deceased) lA,

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism in
the line of his profession on the occasion of
the destruction of the U. 8. 8. Jacob Jonee
by a submarine, December 6. 1017.
Lieut. Kalkj as Officer of the Deck, when
the submarme was sighted, took prompt
and correct measures in manoeuvering to
avoid the tor];>edo, and later showed extra-
ordinuy heroism in sacrificing himself by

giving up his place on a life raft to make
room for others, as result of which splendid
self-sacrifice, he lost his life.

EiEEN, Edward V Ctmdr,

U. 8. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious service in a duty of great resp<»si-
bility as commander of a division of mine
sweq;>ers engaged in the difficult and
hasudous work of sweeping for and remov-
ing the mines of the North Sea mine
barrage.

KING. Frank R. (Deceased) Comdr,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of ^reat responsibility as
commander of a division of trawlers, en-
gaged in the difficult and hasardous opera-
tion of swem>ing for and removing mines in
the North Sea Barrage; and expeciallv for
his heroic conduct on the occasion of the
destruction by mine explosion of his flsg-
ship, the Richard BulMev, of which he
was also the commanding officer. Although
stunned by the explosion, he made evwy
effort to save the] lives and to rescue men en-
trapped by steam in the fire-room. The
rapid sinking of the vessel prevented his
success in the undertaking. Finding the
ship about to sink he proceeded to bridge,
where he took his station, and went down
with the ship.

KNIGHT, Austin M R^Admr.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commander in chief of the Asiatic Fleet in
connection with Allied operations carried
on at and near Vladivostok and in north-
eastern Siberia.

KYRBXUND, Karl V BUum.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession on the occasion of
an accident to the U. S. 8. DoumeSt October
7, 1018, when, in a heavy gale, a sea broke
on the stem of the Dotonee, spreading the
depth-charge tracks and dislodging a
number of depth charges, which fell be-
neath the tracks where they were a menace
to the ship in that they might become
armed and explode. Boatswain Kyrklund,
with four enhsted men, at once undertook
to secure the bombs, at great personal risk
to themselves, as the seas were breaking
over the stem four or five feet high, and
finally succeeded. Boatswain E^klund
was seriously injured, but remamed on
duty for a month, with the result that he
contracted tuberculosis.

LANDO, Ellis Comdr.

U. 8. N. F(Mr exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commander of a division of trawlers
engaged in the difficult and haaardoiw duty

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of Bweemng for and removing mines of the
North Sea Barrace. and eapedally for his
heroic conduct at the time of the destruc-
tion by a mine of the Richard BuUdey,
when he jumped overboard from his flag-
ship, the Wiuiam Johnson, in a rough sea,
and rescued Antimo Perfidio, (S. C. lo),
who was at the time unconscious.

LEIGH, R. g Capt.

IT. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility on
the staff of the commander of U. S. naval
forces in European waters and in charge of
(q;>erations, Anti-Submarine Section.

LOFTIN. Frank U. Comdr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great re«>onsibility as
commander of a squadron of sub. chasers
operating against enemy submarines in the
Adriatic and later as U. S. naval repre-
sentative in Dalmatia, where his tact,
judgment, and firmness contributed in an
miportant degree to the preservation of
order in a country where conditions were
greatly disturbed and to the settlement of
many pusslin^ diplomatic questions witii
regard to which ne had no instructions
from higher authority.

LONG, A. T R-Admr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility in
command of the U. S. S. Nevada^ operating
in the war sone in association and co-
operation with British naval forces.

LONG, B. A Capt.

^ U.S.N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Nicholson engagea in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supphes tlm)ugh these waters,
and in oflfensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy navu activity.

MAGRUDER, T. P Copl.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
dis^ot conmiander (>ient and commander
Squadron 4, U. S. Patrol Force.

MALLON, John V Ssa., 2c.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism at
the time of the destruction of the U. S. S.
trawler BULKLBY, engaged in mine
sweeping in the North Sea. At the time
of the explosion of the mine which destroyed
the ship. Seaman Mallon was on duty as
signalman of the watch and remained at his
post on the bridge and went down with the
ship.

MANNIX, D. P Capt,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of jjeat responsibility in
command of the U. S. a. (hiinndfuot
engaged in laying mines in the North Sea.

MARSHALL, A. W Capt.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a dut^ of great responsibili^ as
commanding officer of the U. S. S. Baliimors
engaged in laying mines in the North Sea.

MAYO, H. T Admr,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a dutv of great responsibility as
commander in chief of the Atlantio Fleet in
connection with the organisation, teaining
and maintaining of the fleet in a condition
for war.

McCANN, R. H JA. (/.O.)

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as second pUot
of airpUine No. 4082, operating off Killing-
holme, England, October 28, 1018. An-
other plane, carnring a crew of four men,
fell to the water from a considerable hdf ht
and was wrecked, the occupants bemg
pinned under the debris, and shorty after-
wards the gasoline, which covered the
surface of the water, took fire. Plane No.
4082 immediately made a landing dose to
the wreck, and MoCann dove overboard
and came up in the midst of the burning
gasoline, seeking to rescue the men of the
wrecked plane. He continued diving,
completely disregarding the danger to him-
self and only desisted when it was certain
that nothing was to be accomplished by
continuing longer.

McGOMB. M. B I4. Comdr.

U. S. N. F(Hr exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commanding officer of the U. S. S. Ckristabel.
engaged in the important, exacting ana
hasardous duty of patroUing the waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines,
in escorting and protecting vitally important
convoys oi troops and supplies through
these waters, and in offensive and defensive
action, vigorously and unremittingly pros-
ecuted, against eul forms of enemy naval
activity; and especiidly for an engagement
with an enemy submarine on May 21, 1018,
as a result of which the convoy under escort
of the Christahel was protected and the
submarine so completely disabled that she
was compelled to intern at Santander,
Spain, for the remainder of the war.

MoCRISAEEN, Jos. B. (Deceased).

P. Af.,3c

U. S. N. For exceptionaUv meritorious
and distinguished service while seriously ill
with influensa on board the U. S. S. Mariena

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in October, 1918. MoCrisaken refused to
give up and continued to care for the sick
until he himself died on October 14th.

McCULLOUGH, R. P Comdr,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a du^ of cp-eat responsibility as
commanding officer of the U. S. S. Lydonia,
in an attack on May 8, 1918, in company
with H. M. 8. BcuUiak, on an enemy sub-
marine, as a result of which the submarine
was destroyed.

McCULLY, N. A R-Admr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of ^^eat responsibility as
district commander, Kochefort, in success-
fully handling naval activities in liS^nce
south of the Loire River and safeguarding
American convoys through the submarine
Bone.

McGOWAN. Samuel R-Admr,

U. S. N. (P. C). For exceptionally
meritorious service in a duty of great re-
iponsibility as Chief of the Bureau of
Biq>plies and Accounts in connection with
the purchase of supplies, provisions, etc.,
for keeping the Navy on a war footing.

McKEAN. J. 8 R'Admr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a du^ of great responsibility as
Commanding Officer of the U. 8. 8. Arizona.
and later as assistant to the Chief of Naval
Operations.

McVAY, Charles B., Jr Capt.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility in
command of the U. 8. 8. OkHanoma, operat-
ing in the war sone in association and co-
operation with British naval forces.

MOFFETT, W. A Capt,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a dutv of great responsibility as
commandant of the ninth, tenth, and
eleventh naval districts and commandant
of the Great Lakes Training Station.

MORGAN, Casey B CapL

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
Force Transport Officer and Senior Member
of the Staff of the Commander, Cruiser and
Transport Force. Also as Commanding
Officer of the U. 8. 8. Agamemnon, engaged
in transporting troops to European ports
through waters infested with enemy sub-
marines.

MURFIN, Orin G Capi.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility in
charge of the U. 8. mine bases in Scotland.
The extremely successful part played by

the Umted States Navy in the laving of the
northern mine barrage was very uunrely due
to the pioneer work performed by this
officer in the establishment of the bases and
the development and administration of the
industrial organisation required.

NELSON, C. P Capl.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally gallant and
meritorious service m a duty of great
responsibility as commander of Sub.
Chaser Detachment 2, operating in the
Adriatic, with base at Corfu, Greece, and as
commander of the sub. chaiser force which
attacked Durasso on October 2, 1918.

NIBLACK, Albert P R-Admr.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commander of U. 8. naval base at Gib-
raltar and of U. 8. naval forces in western
Mediterranean.

NICHOLS, Dudley A JA.{J. G.)

U. 8. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinapiished service in invent-
ing and developmg an electric sweep
essential to the successful sweeping of
mines. North Sea barrage.

O'CONNOR. Charles L C.W.T,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service at the time of the
torpedoing of the U. 8. 8. Mount Vernon^ on
September 5, 1918, by remaining in a com-
partment and endeavoribog to close a water-
tight door which led into a bunker abaft the
fireroom. This action showed great pres-
ence of mind and devotion to duty on the
part of O'Connor, without any thought of
his own safety.

PALMER, L. C Capl,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibih^ as
Chief of the Bureau of Navigation in con-
nection with the recruiting, training, and
organising a large naval personnel for war.

PARKS, Charles W R-Admr.

U. 8. N. (C. E. C). For exceptionally
meritorious service in a duty of great re-
sponsibiUty as chief of the Bureau of Yards
and Docks in connection with the work of
tiiat bureau.

PLUNKETT. C. P RrAdmr.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibihty as
director of gunnery exerdses m connection
with the training of naval personnel in
gunnery in preparation for war, and also in
connection with the development, organisa-
tion, and operation of a naval field battery
for autv in land operations on the European
battle front.

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PORTERFIELD, L. B Comdr,

U. 8. N. For difltinguiahed tervioe in the
line of his profession as conunsndins officer
of the U. S. S. Venetia. engaged in the
important, exacting, and hazardous duty of
escorting convoys mrough waters infested
with submarines and mines, and especially
for well-conducted operations against
enemy submarines on May 11, 1018, May
17, 1018, and July 22, 1018, on the second
of which occasion it is believed that the
attacking submarine was severely damaged.

POWELL, Ha]s«y Comdr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commanding officer of the IT. S. S. Parker.
engaged in the important, exacting, and
hasaxdous duty of patrolling the waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines,
in escorting and protecting vitally impor-
tant convoys of troops andsupplies through
these waters, and in offensive and defensive
action, vigorously and unremittingly pros-
ecuted against all forms of enemy naval
activity; and especially for an attaick upon
an enemy submarine on August 3, 1017, as
a result of which the submarine is believed
to have been seriously damaged.

PRATT, W. V Cam.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
assistant to the chief of Naval Operations.

PRINGLE. J. R. P Capt.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a du^ of great responsibility as
commanding officer of the U. S. S. Metntle
and chief of staff, destroyer flotillas,
European waters.

PURDY, F. G Chief Cptr.

U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic
service in the line of his profession on
September 17, 1018, on the occasion of a
fire on the U. S. Sub. Chaser No. 50, at the
Marine Basin. Brooklyn, N. Y. Two
depth bombs of large sise were on the Y gun
aft, and six more on deck. Although the
vessel was enveloped in flames, which were
rising as high as the mastheads. Carpenter
Purdy, accompanied by four enlisted men,
neither he nor the men accompanying him
being attached to the ship, went on board
without orders, and removed the bombs
from the Y gun, these bombs being so hot
that the paint on them was blistered.

READ, A. C Lt Comdr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibilitsr in
the development of U. S. naval aviation,
and especially for his achievement in mak-
ing the first trans-Atlantic flight in the
Arc— 4.

REYNOLDS, W.H Capl.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility in
command of the U. S. S. Canandauma
engaged in laying mines in the North Sea.

ROBINSON. Henry M Bne.

U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary
heroism on January 11, 1018, when, with
the rate of machinists' mate Ic, U. S. N.
R. F., he was acting as chief engineer of the
U. S. S. C-121. On that date, as a result
of a back-fire from one of the engines, fire
spread to an open can of gasoline. Machin-
ist's Mate Robinson, finding that he could
not extinguish the fire, attempted to carry
the burning can on deck. To do this it was
necessary to climb a vertical ladder. In
climbing this, he tripped and spilt burning
gasoUne on his clothing, in spite of which he
persisted in his efforts, and succeeded in

Setting the can to the deck, where it could
o no further harm. Being then a mass of
flames, he jumped overboard into the
river, which was filled with ice. He was
picked up and taken to the naval hospital
where he remained for six weeks.

RODGERS, John Comdr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in a position of
great responsibility in command of a
division of mine sweepers engaged in the
exacting and hasardous service of sweeping
deep sea mines from the North Sea.

RODGERS, T. S R-Admr.

IT. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as a
division commander of the Atlantic Fleet
and later in command of a division of
battleships operating in Eur6]pean waters.

RODMAN, Hugh R-Admr.

IT. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commander Division 0, United States
Atlantic Fleet, which served with the
British Grand Fleet as the Sixth Battle
Squadron.

SATTERLEE. C. A Capt.

IT. S. C. G. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the IT. S. S. Tamptih engaged in
the important, exacting and hasardous duty
of transporting and escOTting troops and
supplies through waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines.

SCALES, A. H R'Admr.

IT. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility in
command of the IT. S. S. Delaware^ opera-
ting in the war sone in association and co-
operation with the British Grand Fleet.

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SIMS, W. S Admr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally m^torious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commander of the U. S. Naval Forces in
£uroi>ean waters in connection with the
organisation and operation of the U. S.
Naval Forces in European waters in the
conduct of war operations.

SPAFFORD, E. E Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious service in a duty of great responsi-
bility in charge of operations at base 25
and as hunt conunander of the Otranto
barrage; and later for expecially able per-
formance of important duty in charge of a
sub chaser detachment sent out to investi-
gate and report upon political and military
conditions in the disturbed areas of the
Adriatic coast.

STARK, Harold Comdr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally merit<nious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commander of a squadron of small and old
destroyers, hurriedly fitted out in the
Philippines and dispatched to the Medi-
terranean at a season when the southwest
monsoon wss at its height. The trip was
successful^ made under Commander
Stark's efficient leadership in spite of
many difficulties, in a time much shorter
than had been considered possible, and the
squadron arrived in the Mediterranean in
excellent condition in time to take an active
and efficient part in the anti-submarine
campaign there, and in the Atlantic. For
exceptionally meritorious service on the
sta£F of commander U. S. Naval forces
operating in European waters.

STEARNS, CD Capl.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a du^ of great reroonsibility as
conmianding officer of the U. S. S. Roanoke,
engaged in laying mines in the North Sea.

STRAUSS, Joseph B-Admr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commander of the mine force, Atlantic
Fleet, engaged in lajring a mine bairage
in the North Sea.

TAUSSIG. J. K Capl.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a dut^r of great responsibiU^ as
commanding officer of the U. S. S. JVade-
vforth, engaged in the important, exacting,
and hasardous duty of patrolling the waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines
in escorting and protecting vitally impor-
tant convoys of troops and supplies through
these waters, and in offensive and defensive
action, vigorously and unremittingly pros-

ecuting against all forms of enemy naval
activity; and especially for a successful
attack upon an enemy submarine on July
20, 1917.

TAYLOR, D. W R-Admr,

U. S. N. (C. C). For exceptionally
meritorious service in a duty of great re-
sponsibility as chief of the Bureau of
Construction and Repair.

TAYLOR, M. M Cop*.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a dutjr of great responsibility as
commanding officer of the U. S. S. Maine
in the Atlantic Fleet.

TOBEY. E. C Capt,

V. S. N. (S. C). For distinguished
service in the line of his profession while
serving on the staff of the commander of
the United States Naval forces operating
in European waters.

TOMB, J. H Capt.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility in
command of the U. S. S. Aroostook, engaged
in laying mines in the North Sea.

TWINING, N. C Capt.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibili^ on
the staff of the commander U. S. Naval
forces in European waters.

VAIL, William T En§. 2c.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in chaige of the
armed guard of the U. S. S. Oeorge 0. Henry:
especially for heroic and excellent behavior,
coolness, skill, and bravery under gunfire
of a German submarine when the Oeorge O.
Henry was attacked, September 20, 1918.
Vail climbed a red-hot ladder, thereby
suffering great physical punishment, to
close gauge valves.

VERNON, W. N Comdr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a dut^ of great responsibility as
commanding officer of the U. S. S. Caaain,
engaged in the important, exacting, and
hasardous duty of patrolUng the waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines,
in escorting and protecting vitally impor-
tant convoys of troops and supplies through
these waters, and in offensive and defensive
action, vigorously and unremittingly
prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval
activity; and especially for a successful
engagement with a German submarine on
October 15, 1917.

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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL

WARE, James G U,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a dut^ of neat responsibility as
commanding officer oi the U. B. S. Truxton.
encaged in the important, exacting, and
hasardous^ duty of patrolling the waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines,
in escorting and protecting vitally impor-
tant convoys of troops and supplies through
these waters, and in o£Fensive and defensive
action, vigorously and unremittingly pros-
ecuted against all forms of enemy naval
activity; and especially for his prompt,
daring, and resolute conduct upon the
occasion of the burning of the steamship
Florence H. in Quiberon Bay on the night
of April 17, 1918. The Florence H. was
loaded with explosives, and within a few
moments after the outbreak of the fire the
ship was completely enveloped in flames and
the water in the vicinity thickly covered
with burning powder boxes, wmch from
time to time exploded, scattering fire
throughout the mass^ Lieutenant Ware
drove the TruxUm into the burning mass
and, assisted by small boats from other
vessels in the harbor, succeeded in rescuing
a large number of men who, but for the
help so promptly and heroically extended,
must have perished in the flaming wreckage.

WASHINGTON. Thomas R-Admr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great re^[>onsibility in
command of the U. S. S. Florida, operating
in the war sone in association and co-
operation with the British Grand Fleet.

WILEY, H. A R-Admr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility in
command of the U. S. S. Wyoming, operat-
ing in the war sone in association and co-
operation with the British Grand Fleet.

WILLIAMS, Chirence S R-Admr,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great reponsibility as
chief of staff to Vice-Admiral, commanding
Battieship Force 2, of the Atlantic Fleet.

WILLIAMS. E. F Ene.

U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious service in a duty of great responsi-
bility in command of the U. S. S. C. No. 84.
and Sub.-Chaser Unit No. 8. On July 10.

1918, an attack was made on an ensmy
submarine and depth charge delivered, and
there is good evidence that the enemy
submarine was badly damaged. In July.
1918, Ensijfn Williams sif(hted a floating
mine, and m order that it might not do
damage to other ships he went personally
in a boat and towed it to his ship, where he
made it fast, and towed it all night, ending
by sinking it in the morning.

WILSON, H. B V'Admr,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great req;>onsibility as
commander patrol force Atlantic Fleet and
as commander U. S. naval lorces in France
in successfully co-ordinating with the
French Navy and in expeditiously handling
transports and cargo ships in French ports.

WINTERHALTER, Albert T. . . . R-Admr,
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as a
member of the General Board in advising
the department upon many matters <»
great importance relating to the conduct of
the war.

WOLLESON, Edwin A.. Comdr,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in a position of
erea.t responsibility in command of a divi-
sion of mine sweepers engaged in the
exacting and hasardous service of sweeping
deep-sea mines from the North Sea.

WRIGHT, 0. Q Ll. Comdr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and gallant service m a duty of great
re[q>on8ibility as commanding officer of the
U. S. S. 0-6, operating against enemy
submarines off the Atlantic Coast of the
United States. On August 7, 1918. the
0-6, having been mistaken lot an enemv
submarine was fired upon by a Britlu
merchant ship. Several shots from the
merchant ship struck the O-d, which made
a crash dive, in which, as a result of the
hits received, the conning tower and 3-inoh
gun pit were flooded. Upon coming to the
surface some time later, the 0-6 was again
taken for an enemy and fired upon, this
time by the U. S. S. Paul Jonee. The
courage and coolness with which Lieutenant
Commander Wright handled his vessel
under these very tnring conditions un-
doubtedly saved the ship and crew.

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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL

United States Marine Corps

BARNETT, George, Maj.Oen. Commandant
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meri-
torious aervice in a duty of great reeponsi*
bility as commandant of the Marine Corps
in the administration of his high office and
the OTB^uiisation and direction of the
manifold and distinguished service of the
Marine Corps at home and abroad.

BEARS8, Hiram I...ckc.. Col.

U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritori-
ous and distinguished services. He com-
manded with distinction the 102nd Infantry
achieving notable success in the active
operations in which that regiment was
engaged. By his untiring energy and
dauntless courage in overcoming the
numerous difficulties confronting lum he
gave proof of military leadership of high
order.

BOQAN, Henry S Sgt,

U. S. M. C. Fot extraOTdinary heroism
in action near Thiaucourt, France, Sep-
tember 15, 1918. He led a small detach-
ment in an attack on a machine gun which
was holding up the advance, capturing the
gun and five of its crew. He then con-
tinued the advance, entering the hostile
trenches, and cleared them for a distance
of one hundred fifty yards, remaining all
day in this advanced position under con-
tinuous artillery and machine-gun fire.

BUTLER, Smedley D Bria. Oen.

U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritori-
ous and distinguished services. He organ-
ised, trained and commanded the 13th
Regmient Marines; also the 6th Brigade of
Marines. He conmianded with ability
and energy Camp Pontanesen at Brest
durinc the time in which it has developed
into the largest embarkation camp in the
world. Confronted with problems of
extraordinary maipitude in supervising the
reception, entertainment and departure of
large numbers of officers and soldiers
passing through this camp, he has solved all
with conspicuous success, perfcmning
services of the highest character for the
American Expeditionary Forces.

DOYEN, C. A. (Deceased) Bria. Oen.

Vf S. M. C. By reason of his abilities
and personal efforts, he brought this
brigade to the very high state of efficiency
which enabled it to successfully resist the
Qerman Army in the Chateau-Thierry
Sector and Belleau Woods. The strong
efforts on his part for nearly a year, under-
mined his health, and necessitated his being
invalided to the United States before

having the opportunity to command the
brigade in action, but his work was shown
by the excellent service rendered by the
brigade, not pnly at Belleau Woods, but
during the entire campaign when they
fought in many battles.

FELAND, Logan. . jdo^Cr^ Brig. Oen,

U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritori-
ous and distinguished services. As Lieu-
tenant Colonel and the second in command
of the 6th Raiment, United States Marine
Corps, he had an important function in the
traiiung of that organisation, and he par-
ticipated creditably in its operations in the
Aisne defensive and the fighting in the
Chateau-Thieny section. Having taken
command of his regiment as Colonel
shortlv before the battle of Soissons, he led
it wiw extraordinary skill throughout the
remainder of its engagements, giving proof
of the highest 9ualities of leadership and
unceasing devotion to his important duties.

HERMLE, Leo D 1«< Lt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Meuse River, F^nce,
November 1, 1918. When the company on
his left was checked by heavy machine gun
fire, Lieutenant Hennle led a platoon
forward and surrounded a huge number of
the enemy, capturing one hundred fifty-
five prisoners, and seventeen machine guns.
Pushing on, he took the town of St. Georges
and many machine gun positions. Although
he was painfully wounded he refused to
be evacuated and remained with his men
for two days until he was ordered to the
rear.

LAUCHHEIMER, Chas. H Brig. Oen.

U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritori-
ous service in a duty of great responsibility
in the organisation ana administration of
the Adjutant and Inspector's Department
of the U. S. Marine Corps throughout the
period of the war. Through his energy and
efficient management this Department was
able successfully to meet the greatly in-
creased burdens and responsibilities placed
upon it.

LEE, Harry Col.

U. S. M. C. FcMT exceptionally meritori-
ous and distinguished services. Having
taken command of the dth Regiment,
United States Marine Corps, prior to the
attack on the Bois de Belleau and Boures-
ches, he directed the operations of his
regiment with remarkable success during
all the maJOT operations in which it par-
ticipated. His ability as a tactical leadw
and his untiring energy were refieoted in the
brilliant achievements of his command.

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LE JEUNE, John A Maj. Gen.

U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritori-
ous and distinguished services. He com-
manded the Second Division in the success- .
ful operations of Thiauoourt, Masif Blano
Mont, St. Mihiel, and on the west bank of
the Mouse. In the Argonne-Meuse offen-
sive his division was directed with such
sound military judgment and ability that
it broke and held, by the vigor and rapidity
ol execution of its attack, enemy lines
which had hithuto been considered
impregnable.

LYTLE, Robert S Cop*.

U. S. M. C. For extra(»dinary heroism
as commanding officer of Squadron C,
Unt Marine Aviation Force, at the Front
in bombing raids into enemy territory. On
October 2. 1918, when w<»d was received
that a body of French troops had been cut
off from supplies for two davs by the enemy,
and it was decided to feed them by aero-
plane. Captain Lytie flew over the besieged
troapB at an altitude of only one hundred
feet and dropped food where these troops
could get it. This performance was re-
peated four times, each time under heavy
fire from rifles, machine guns and artillery
on the ground.

On October 14, 1018. while leading a
raid of seven planes near Pittham, Belgium,
his plane and one other became separated
from their formation on account of motor
trouble, and were attacked by twelve
enemy scout planes. Captain Lsrtle shot
down one of the enemy planes, and before
his motor (}uit entirely, landed under fire
in the Belgian front line trenches.

MoCAWLEY, Charles L. Brig. Oen.

U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritori-
ous service in a duty of great responsibility
in the organisation and administration of
the Quartermaster's Department of the
Marine Corps. Through his energy and
efficient management this Department was
able successfully to meet the various
emergencies and difficulties connected with
the transportation, subsistence, housing and
clothing of the personnel of the Marine
Corps throughout the period of the war.

MULCAHY, Francis P Capt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
as Flight Commander, Squadron A., First
Marine Aviation Force, at the front in
France. He not only participated success-
fully in numerous bombing raids into enemy
territory, but on October 2, 1918, when
work was received that a body of French
troops had been cut off from supplies for
two days by the enemy, and it was decided
to feed them by aeroplane. Captain
Mulcahy flew over the besieged troops at
an altitude of one hundred feet and dropped

food where these troope could get it. This
performance was repeated four times, each
time under intense fire from rifles, machine
guns and artillery on the ground.

NELMS, Frank, Jr 2ndLt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
as a pilot in the First Marine Aviation
Force, at the front in France, where he
participated in numerous air raids into
enemy territory. On September 28, 1918
while on such a raid, he was attacked by a
superior number of enemy scouts, and is
believed to have destroyed an enemy plane.
On October 2, 1918, when woid was
received that a body of French troops had
been cut off from supplies for two days by
the enemy, and it was decided to feed them
by aeroplane, food was loaded in planes and
Lieutenant Nekns flew over the besieged
troops at an altitude of only one hundred
feet and dropped the food where these
troops could get it. This performance was
repeated three times, each time under
intense fire from rifles, machine guns and
artillery on the ground.

NEVILLE. WendeU C Brig. Oen,

U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritori-
ous anid distinguished services. While in
command ofthe 6th Regiment, United
States Marine Corps, and later of the 4th
Infantry Brigade, he participated in the
batties of Chateau-Thierry, the advance
near Soissons and the operations of St.
Mihiel, Blanc Mont Ridge and the Argonne-
Meuse. In all these he proved himself a
leader of great skill and ability.

RICHARDS, Qeorge Brig. Gen.

U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritori-
ous service in a duty of neat responsibility
in the organisation and administration of
the Paymaster's Department of the Marine
Corps. Through his energy and efficient
management this Department was able
suooeesfully to meet the greatly, increased
burdens and responsibility placed upon it.

SHULER, Qeorge K Major

U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritori-
ous and distinguished services. In com-
mand of the 3id Battalion, dth Regiment.
United States Marine Corps, he displayed
leadership of the highest order and marked
tactical ability, resulting in the capture,
by his command, of large nmnbers of
prisoners and machine-guns in the battles
at Blanc Mont and St. Etienne. In the
advance to the north from Sommwance
he showed rare judgment in manoeuvering
his battalion in a different position, making
important captures of field artillery. Fear-
less, aggressive and able, he twice accom-
i missions of vital importance with

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SMILEY. Dean F Pvl.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, Octobw
0, 1918. He rushed a hostile machine-gun
nest simsle-handed, killing three of the
orew and capturing the remainder. While
taking his prisoners to the rear, fiiis gallant
soldier was killed by enemy artillery fire.

THOMAS. Fred 2ndLt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne. France, October
2. 1918. While endeavoring to establish
a large company front which had become
disconnected. Lieutenant Thomas encoun-
tered a large number of the enemy filtwing
through our lines. Bjr strategic manoeuvers
he formed a strong resistance, causing heavy
casualties on the enemy and forcing their
retreat after he himself had been serioudy
wounded.

WIMAN, Amil Oun. Sgt.

U. S. M. C. For especially meritorious
and distinguished service. Gunnery
Sergeant Wiman not only participated
successfully in numerous bombing raids
into enemy territory, but on October 2.
1918. when word was received that a body
of French troops had been cut o£F from
supplies for two days by the enemy, and it
was decided to feed tnem by aeroplane,
canned food and bread were loaded in
planes and Gunnery Sergeant Wlman flew
over the besieged troops at an altitude of
only one hundred feet and dropped the

food where these troops could get it. This
performance was repeated four times, each
tune under heavy fire from rifles, machine
guns and artillery on the ground. Also,
on the 14th of October 1918. while leading
a raid of seven planes near Pittham.
Belgium, his plane^ and one other became
separated from their formation on account
of motor trouble, and were attacked by
^elve enemy scouts. Gunnery Sergeant
Wiman shot down one enemy plane before
his motor quit entirely, and landed under
fire in the Belgium front line trenches.

WISE. Frederic M U.Col,

U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritori-
ous and conspicuous service. He com-
manded with skill, ability and gallantry,
the fi9th Infantry, from September 4, 1918
to January 23, 1919. Diiring the St.
Mihiel offensive, he personally directed the
attack of his resiment against Manheulles
and Fresnes-en-Wocvre, which resulted in
the capture of the enemy's line in this area.
On September 28. 1918 he directed the
attack of his regiment which resulted in the
capture of the Bois-de-Brieulles. FVom
S^tember 26 to October 21. 1918. his
personal^ courage and aggressive attitude
was an important factcnr in the suc<»Msful
operations of the 8th Infantry Bxigade
against Bois-de-Brieulles, Bois-de-Fays.
Bois-de-Malaumont, Bois-de-Peut, ana
Bois-de-Foret. He has rendered services
of signal worth to the American Expedi-
tionary Forces.

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United States Army

HINES. Frank T Brig. Gen.

U. S. A. For diBtinguished aervice in the
line of hia profession as Chief of Embarka-
tion Service, War Department, Washington,
D. C. General Hines acted in direct liaison
with the Navy Department, and in addition
personally co-operated with the Com-
mander of the Cruiser and Transport Force
in furthering the transportation of troops,
and his seal and ability greatly contributed
to the successful operation.

HUTCHESON, Grote Maj. Om,

U. S. A. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as Commanding
General, Port of Embarkation, Newport

News, Va. By his close co-operation with
the Commander, Newport News Division,
Cruiser and Transport Force, the work of
embarking troops and turnaround of trana-
porta were greatly expedited.

SHANKS, David C Maj. Om.

U. S. A. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as Commanding
General, Port of Embarkation, Hoboken,
N. J. His inexhaustible energy, close
co-operation with the Navy and excellent
judgment in deciding questions of po^cy
contributed greatly to the successful tnuia-

S>rtation of troops from the Port of
oboken.

Foreign Awards

BRAZIL

Prontin, P. M. F., R-Admr,

Moreira, Leopold M Capt,

CHINA
Lu, Ten Yeun, Capt,

CUBA

Van Der Gucht, Jose, Capt.

Marti, Jose* Col,

FRANCE

Aubrey, Etienne J. I., V-Admr,

Audo, Stephen Andre B-Admr,

Benoit, E. M., B-Admr,

de BUnpre, Bernard, Comdr.

Bourgoin, Adrien P.. Bng. Oen,

Callou, Leon C, Eng. Oen.

Carro, J. C A. M.

Cartier Col.

Cayrol, R. L. M Lt.

CharUer, C. T. L V-Adfnr.

Chauvin, Ernest Alfred, Capt.

De Bon, Ferdinand J., V-Admr.

de Cacqueray, H. T. M. J., Capt.

de Laborde, J. J. J. N., Comdr.

Didelot, Charles F. E., R-Admr.

Doyere, Charles En4f. Oen.

Ferrie, F. A., Col.

Gauchet, D. M V-Admr.

Grassett, Maurice G. A R-Admr.

Grout, Marie-Gaston, R-Admr.

Jaures, Marie P. L., V-Admr.

Jolivet, Eugene C, Capt.

Julien-Laferriere, L. A., Capt.

Lacase, Marie J. L., V-Admr.

Lancehn, Louis R-Admr.

Lancret, Jean B. J., Bng. Oen.

Laugier, Alexander F. G., R-Admr.

Lebail, M. S. A., Capt.

Le Bris, P. A. M V-Admr.

Le Querre, J. R., Capt.

Loiieau, Georges A. E., Capt.

Louis, A. F. C, Eng.Oen.

Loyer, M. J. B. F., Capt.

Maurice, Just Lucien, Bng. Oen.

Moreau. F. P., V-Admr.

Momet, C. L. D., R-Admr.

Paque, F. J Cmdr.

Pluyette, G. E Conetr.Oen.

Ronarc'h, P. A. M. A., V-Admr.

de Roquefeuill, M. H. M. M Capt.

Seine, Jean de Saint, Capt,

Salaun, Henri, V-Admr.

Schwerer, Zephirin Alexandre Antoine,

V-Admr.

de Slane, G. M. G., Comdr.

Somborn, O. M., Capt.

Stots, J. J., Comdr.

Tapissier, J. H. D. H., Capt,

Tissier, J. L. L., Eng. Oen.

Tracou, A. T., V-Admr.

Vaachalde, M. F. J U.-Comdr.

di Villenouve, P. N. H. D., Capt.

Vincent-Brechignac, Pierre, Capt.

GREAT BRITAIN

Alexander-Sinclair, E. S., R-Admr.

Ashdown, G. H., Director of Storee

Aylmer, H. E. F., Capt.

Bacon, R. N., R-Admr.

Baker, L. C, R-Admr.

de Bartolome, C. M., Commodore

Bayly, Sir Lewis, Admr.

Beatty, Sir David, Admr.

Brooks. J. H Director of Vietualinng

Edward, Sir Montague, V-Admr.

Brownrigg, Sir Douglas, Commodore

Burney, Sir Cecil, Admri

Carrington, J. W., Capt.

de Chfur, Sir Dudley R. S V-Admr.

Dr^er, Frederic C, Capt.

Duff, Sir Alexander It.^. V-Admr.

d'Enycourt, Sir E. H. T.,

Director Naeal Conatruetion

Field, Frederick L., Capt.

Fisher, William W Capt.

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GREAT BRITIAN

Fitiherbert, the Honl £. S R-Admr.

Fremantle, Sir Sidney R V-Admr,

Fuller, C. T. M Capi.

Gaunt, Sir Guy R. A R-Admr,

Gibb, Sir Alexander, Brig. Oen.

Godfrey, H. R Capt.

Goode, C. P. R., Capt,

Goodwin, Sir George C, . . . . Eng. V-Admr,
Goush-Calthoipe, The Hon. Sir Somerset

A V-Admr,

Grant, A. E. A R-Admr.

Grant. H. S V-Admr.

Grant, Sir William L Admr.

Grey, Spencer, lA.-Col.

Groves, R. M., Brig. Oen.

Hall, Sydney S., Commodore

Hall, Sir W. Reginald, R-Admr.

Halsey, Sir Lionel, R-Admr.

Heath, Sir Herbert L V-Admr.

HiU. Sir Robt., Surg. V-Admr.

Hope, G. P. W., R-Admr.

Jackson, T.,.. R-Admr.

Jellico, Viscount of Scapa, Admr,

Kelly, Wm. A. H., Commodore

Keyes, Sir Roger J. B., V-Admr.

Lacy, E. E., Capt.

Lamb, C. L., Maj. Oen.

Leake, F. M., Commodore

Maitland, E. M., Brig. Oen.

Neilson, G. C^. Maj.

Norman, Sir William H., V-Admr.

Oliver, Sir Henry F V-Admr.

Oram, Sir Henry J., V-Admr.

Paine, G., Maj. Oen.

Parry, John F R-Admr.

Pears, E. R. R-Admr.

Perfect, H. M., Capt.

Phillpotts, Edward M., R-Admr.

Porte, J. C, Lt.-Col.

Pound, A. D. P. R., Capt,

Power, Laurence E., R-Admr.

Rowley, H. J. H., Capt,

Rowley, R. G., Capt.

Sims, T. T., Director of Worke

Sna^, Arthur L., Capt.

on, Gilbert O., Capt.

Sutton, E., Surgeon Commander

TothiU, Sir Hugh H. D R-Admr.

Vjrvyan, A. V., Capt.

Del Wells, Lionel, Capt,

Wemyss^ir Rosslyn E., Admr,

W^rte, William B Paymaster R-Admr,

Wrey, W. B. S Commodore

ITALY

de Felippi, L Capt,

Del Bono. Alberto V-Admr,

Lavs-t^Uij Count Max, R-Admr,

Oraini, Pictro, R-Admr,

Pttfilueci, Jla5aele. Capt.

Pellegrini, Mario Lt. Comdr.

di Revels ThjujQ, Admr.

PLixKD, Luigi, , Cyi^t.

Rosetti^ Raffaele,. , Lt.-Col.

Sechi, GiGvannif. R-Admr.

Vannutelli. Lftmbexto, Capi.

Viauonti, Loreniy C, V-Admr,

JAPAN

Abo, Kioyokasu, R-Admr,

Furukawa, Hirosbi,, Capt,

Ide, Eenji, V-Admr,

Kato, Hiroharu, R-Admr,

Kato, Tomosaburo, Admr,

Kawahara, K., Admr.

Morimoto, Yoshihiro, Capt,

Nomura, Kichisaburo, Capt,

Oguri, Eosaburo, V-Admr,

Sato, Koso, R-Admr,

Shinnura, Baron H Admr,

Takeshita, Isamu, V-Admr.

Tochinai, Sojiro, V-Admr.

Uyeda, Yoehitake, Commander

Yamaya, Tanin, V-Admr,

PORTUGAL
Antunes, J. da Canto e Castro Silva,

R-Admr,

Ferreira, Alvaro da Costa, V-Admr.-

Machado, Jose A. S., Oen,

Moraee, Tite A Capt,

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BY direction of the President, and with the approval of Congress, the Navy
Cross was awarded to the following officers, enlisted men and civilians of
the United States Navy and its armed branches and those of the United States
Army and Allied Governments in the World War for conspicuous gallantry iff
action or distinguished service in positions of great importance as described in
the citation appearing after each man's name:

ABBOTT, H. L. U. Comdr.

U. S. N. For difitinfuiBhed and heroio
Action as commandins officer of the U. S. A.
AL-l engaged in the important, exacting
and hasardous duty of patrolling the waters
infested by enemy Bubmarines, destroyers
and mines, protecting vitally important
convoys of troops and supplies; and in
offensive and defensive action, vigorously
and unremittingly prosecuted against aU
forms of enemy naval activity.

ABELE. C. A Capt.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Maui engaged in the impor-
tant, exacting and hasardous duty of trans-
portmg and escorting troops and supplies
to European porta through waters infested
with enemy submarines and mines.

ACKERMAN, Leon.M LU

U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service while in
eommand of the U. S. S. John Cfraham
engaged in the important and hasardous
work of clearing the North Sea of mines.

ACKERSON, James L Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession while detailed for
service with the U. S. Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation, in charge of
Emer^^encv Fleet ship construction, dis-
charging his duties with ^preat ability and
success m many difficult situations.

ADAMS, A. D Jjt.(J.O.)

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commander of
U. S. S. C. No. 137 and Sub. Chaser tJnit 6,
engaged in the important, exacting, and
basuoous duty of patrolling the waters of
the war sone and operating against enemy
submarines and patrol vessels, and especi-
ally for taking part in the attack on
September 6, 1018, when depth charge
attacks were made and it is believed that
the submarine was destroyed.

AGRAZ, John C.G,M,

*"U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commander of the

Armed Guard of the S. S. Col S. L. Drake,
and in an encounter with an enemy sub-
marine. On September 16, 1017, a peri-
scope was sighted and the ahip swung and
fired four shots, the last of which appeared
to hit the periscope, which disappeared;
the escort proceeded to the location of the
submarine. The commander of the Armed
Guard is considered to have successfully
accomplished his mission.

AHLFORS. William C.B.M.

V, S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in command of
the armed guard of the steamship Path-
finder; especially for prompt action when
the Pathfinder was missed by torpedo on
September 27, 1017, torpedo passing below
the boat. Armed guard opened fire on the
peri80oi>e, and it is believed that it hit the
submarine with the second shot, as the
submarine came to surface in the midst of
a doud of reddish smoke and disappeared.

ALDERMAN, Harry B C, T.

U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary
heroism and devotion to duty on the
occasion of a fire on the U. S. S. Cleveland
at sea, on February 16^ 1018. This man,
with others, descended mto a compartment
over the after-magasine, filled with smoke
and suffocating fumes, and successfully
extinguished the fire after forty-five
minutes' work.

ALDRICH, Robert Wesley Sea.

U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service as member
of the boat's crew of the U. S. S. SuUana at
the time of the burning of the Florence
"H.^\ Aldrich went among the burning
wreckage and exploding ammunition at
great nsk to rescue men who had been
thrown into the water.

ALEXANDER, J. T Lt. Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
ine of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Sterrett and the U. S. S.
Porter, engaged in the important, exacting
and hasardous duty of patrolling the waters
infested with enemy suomarines and mines,
in escorting and protecting vitally impor-
tant convoys of troops and supplies through

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these waters, and in offensive and defensive
action, vigorously and unremittingly pros-
ecuted against all forms of enemy naval
activity.

ALPORD. T. N U. Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as conmianding
officer of the U. S. S. NichoUon, engaged
in the impcwtant, exacting and hasardoua
duty of patrolling the waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines, in esccnting
and protecting vitally important eonvoys
of troops, and supplies through these waters,
and in offensive and d^ensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly against all
forms of enemy naval activity.

ALICKE, Rudolf. (Deceased). .C. Af. Af.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism
while serving on the U. 8. S. Tieonderooa in
action with a German submarine, Septem-
ber 30, 1918. When that vessel was
torpedoed, he remained below and per-
formed dut^ in the engine room after the
engineer officer on watch had deserted his
post and gone on deck. Alicke thereby
lost his life.

ALLEN, B.G Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
Une of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Dent and the U. S. S. Sampson
engaged in the important, exacting and
hasardous duty of patrollmg the waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines,
in escorting and protecting vitally impcn*-
tant convoys of troops and supplies through
these waters and in (tensive and defensive
action, vigorously and unremittingly pros-
ecuted against all forms of enemy naval
activity.

ALLEN, E. G Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. SiiUana and theU. 8. S.
Wakiva, engaged in the important, exacting
and hasardous duty of transporting and
escorting troops and supphes through
waters infested with enemy submarines and
mines.

ALLEN, M. E Ent.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-151 engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war lone and
operating against enemy submarines.

ALLEN, inmiiam R Lt. Comdr.

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession while command-
ing the U. S. 8. Transport NarraoonaeU,
operating between Southampton, England,

and France, engaged in the exacting and
hasardous duty of transporting troops and
supplies through waters infested with
enemy submarines.

ALMOUR. G. W Lt.

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which
capacity he made many flights for patrolling
the sea and bombing the enemy coasts,
showing at all times courage and a high
spirit of duty.

ALMY. E. D U Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as force engineer
officer of cruiser and transport force.

ALTHOUSE, Adelbert Capt.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
chief of staff to commander m chief U. 8.
Asiatic Fleet, and commanding officer
U. 8. flagship Brooklyn.

AMSDEN, W. F Lt.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally distinpuished
service in the line of his profession m com-
mand of the U. 8. 8. Barry in making the
trip of 11,000 miles from Manila, P. I., to
Gibraltar, under very unfavorable weather
conditions, the southwest monsoon being
then at its height, and arriving in the
Mediterranean with his vessel in readiness
for immediate participation in the opera-
tions against enemy submarines in the
Mediterranean and later in the Atlantic.

ANDERSON, Lorain Lt. Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. Destroyer Pauldinot
engaged in the exacting and hasardous duty
of patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, and escorting and
protecting convoys of troops and supplies.

ANDERSON, M. H Lt. Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished and valuable
service on the staff of the conunander,
U. 8. Naval forces in France.

ANDERSON, NUee C. M. M.

U. 8. N. For exceptionaUy meritorious
and distinguished service in entering a
compartment full of steam after two un-
successful attempts. Anderson acted on
his own initiative, used excellent judgment,
and displayed evidence of self-forgetxulness
and indifference to danger.

AREY. G. R U.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession for a great variety of
important work on the flagship of Mine

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Laying Squadron 1 in connection with
mine lajdn^ in the North Sea and especially
for the dengn and construction of light and
efficient mine bogies used in the work of the
squadron.

ARMSTRONG. E. E Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his precession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. ilfayrant, engaged in
the important, exacting and hasardous duty
of patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supphes tmrough these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

ARNOLD, C. L Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. CarUamaret and the
U. S. S. Mercu, engaged in the important,
exacting and hasardous duty of transport-
ing and escorting troops and supplies to
European porta through waters mfested
with enemy submarines and mines.

ARNOLD, Ehner D C.B.M.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in command of
the armed guard on board the American
S. S. Chineha during gun fight with a
German submarine March 21, 1918. The
ship was saved as a result of the combined
efforts of the commanding officer of the
ship and the commanding officer of the
armed guard.

ASSERSON, W. C Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Ccuiine. engaged in the
important, exacting, ana hasardous duty
of transporting and escorting troops and
supplies to European ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

ATWOOD, G. D Jjt.(J.O.)

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C. 117 engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

AULD, G. P Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as chief accountant of
the Navy, in charge of the Accountancy
Division, in which capacity he prepared an
up-to-date accounting system, based on the
latest and most scientific principles, and
handled with marked ability the many
oost-accounting problems brought about

by war conditions. He negotiated great
numbers of contracts and settled numerous
controvowes between contractors and the
Navy Department.

AUSBURNE, Charles L. (Deceased)

EnO' Ic.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty whUe serving on the Army
Transport AntiUea when that vessel was
torpedoed. At the emergency wireless
station, sent out distress signals until the
vessel went down, thereby losing his life.

AVEILHE, Darwin J C.B.M.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commander of the
Armed Guuxl of the S. S. Pioneers and in an
engagement with an enemy submarine.
On March 2, 1018, when that vessel was in
company with a British Merchantman, a
submarme was sighted and opened fire,
shells falling near the Pioneer. Three
shots were nred at the submarine, which
then continued after the British vessel, and
both ships finally escaped.

AVERY. Charles E C. Q.M.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service as commander of the Armed Guard
of the S. S. Watnore. On September 12.

1917, that ship was torpedoed, the after gun
was wrecked by the explosion. The for-
ward gun was manned. The ship sank in
eight minutes. The commander of the
Armed Guard was the last to leave. He fell
into the water and was picked up. He is
considered to have handled the situation in
a highly commendable manner.

AYMAR. Robert W Sea.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as
a member oi the crew of boats sent out from
the U. S. S. Whipple to the rescue of men
from the Florence H, which vessel loaded
with explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,

1918. Almost immediately after the out-
break of fire the water in the vicinity of the
Florence H was covered with burning powder
boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The
crews of the PT^tppIe'e boats drove their
boats into the burning mass without thought
of danger to themselves and, assisted by
boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of
many men who, but for the help so promptly
and heroically extended, must have perished
in the wreckage.

BABCOCK. J. V Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession while serving on the
staff of the commander of the United States
Naval forces operating in European waters.

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BADGER, O. C ^- Comdr.

U S N. For distinguished aervice in the
line of his profession as commandinB omoer
of the U. S. S. Worden, engaged in the
important, exacting M^d.^MardoiM duty of
na&oUing the waters infested with enemy
Submarines and mines, m escorting and
protecting vitaUy important convoys of
ffoS^d wpfies t&ough these waters.
anTin oflfenfive and. defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly wosecuted
ai^inst aU forms of enemy naval activity.

BAGLEY, James A • • • • • .^. ^' 1^-

U 8 N For distinguished conduct ana
devcrtion to duty while serving on the
U. S. S. Wakiva in an engagement with an
enemy submarine on November /», ivu.
B^y was on duty in the starboard engme
r<wn and when depth charges were re-
luu»d they exploded so near Oiat everyone
Sl^ tho^ht the Wakiva hsd been tor-
pedoed. The firemen »tortfi„^°°^J^«
Se room to the engme room to go on deck.
Bagley. by his finnness and coolness in-
duced the men to return to their fires, and
by his words and example imp^ the
engine and fire room forces, so that throughr
outthe engagement the vessel operated
with a full head of steam.

BAILEY, F. C ^' Comdr,

U S N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as semor assist-
fit engineer of the U. S. S. Mautd Vernon
when that vesselwas torpedoed on S«^m-
ber 6, 1918. When the torijedo struck.
Lieutenant Commander Bailey immediAtcly
rushed below, dosed the mam steam bulk-
head stops, and shifted over tiie feed lines
from the groups flooded by the explosion,
thus preventing the steam from fallmg tea
point where it would have been impossible
to operate the main engines and manoeuver
the ship. This was a very important con-
tribution toward the saving of the ship.

BAKENHUS, R. E Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as Assistant Chief of
Bureau of Yards and Docks and as assist-
ant manager and manager of the division
of ship yard plants of the emergency
fleet Corporation.

BAKER, A. C. Capt.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility in
connection with a great variety of important
activities in France, in association and
co-operation with United States militanr,
civil, and diplomatic officials and with the
French authorities, especially in matters
relating to the arrival and traiusportation
of United States troops and supphes. Also
as naval representotive on the staff of the

commander in chief of the American
Expeditipdary Forces.

BALDRIDGE, H. A Con%dr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Stockton, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitolly important convojrs of
troops and suppues through these waters
and in offensive and defensive actioUj
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

BALL, E. B Ph. M., 2e,

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism
while serving with the U. S. marines at the
front at Mont Blanc Ridge and ii^ the
Argonne (tensive. He showed exceptional
bravery and devotion to duty by <fre88ing
woimded men under continuous machine
gun and artillery fire.

BALL, W. W Lt.(J.O.)

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C. 361, engaged in the
importent, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone.

BARBER, Wayne Ph. M., 3c.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritori9ua
and distinguished service while serving
with the Marines at the front in France
October 4, 1918, Barber displayed marked
bravery and devotion to duty in caring f<»
the wounded under heavy shdl and machine
gun fire until he was severely wounded.

BARIN, Louis T. (Deceased) Lt^

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as a member ra
the crew of the seaplane NC-h which made
a long oversea ffight from Newfoundland to
the vicinity of the Asores, in May 1919.
Also for extraordinary heroism as pilot of a
sea plane which was being utihsed for the
test of a new method of aerodynamic
control. Realising, from the performance
of this device when on the water, that as

Silot he was practically helpless to control
tie machine, he nevertheless took it into
the air, and continued the experiment in
order that the test might be complete.

BARKER, George N Lt. Comdr.

U.S.N. For distinguished and meritorious
service in a duty of great responsilnlity
first as commanding officer of the U. 8. o.
Orayton engaged in the important, exact-
ing and hasardous duty of patrolling
waters infested with enemy submannes
and mines and later as commanding
officer of the U. 8. S. lareaal in tiie
eastern Mediterranean and as Semor
United Stotes representotive at Spalato.

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when he was constantly called upon to deal
witii conditions requiring tact and diplo-
nuttic ability, all of which he nutnifested in
a high degree, with the result that harmoni-
ous relations were maintained between the
various Powers, represented at Spalato, and
good order preserved in a region where
eonditions wore greatly disturbed.

BARKER. Leonard Morris Ph. Af ., 3c.

U. S. N. Barker, attached to the
Ninety-fifth Company, Sixth Marines,
A. E. F., in action against the enemy at
Tigny on Jub^ 19th, and also in action near
Thiaucourt, France, on September 16, 1018.
constantly under heavy shell fire labored
courageously and tirelessly throughout the
day and well into the night dressing the
wounded on the field and superintending
their evacuation. His calm courage and
energetic attention to duty was an inspira-
tion to the entire command. Barker re-
ceived the Croix de Guerre from the French
Government.

BARLEON, J. S Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Wiekea. engaged in the
important, exacting and nasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supplies through these waters,
and in oflFensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

BARNES, G. C U. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Roe, engaged in the important
exacting and hasardous duty of patrolling
the waters infested with enemy submarines
and mines, in escorting and protecting
vitally important convoys of troops and
supphes through these waters, and in
cmensive and defensive action, vii^oroushr
and unremittingly prosecuted against all
forms of enemy naval activity.

BARNHART, Edward C.G. M,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in command of
the armed guard of the steamship Hamoood,
which was attacked by eneiny submarine;
especially for very prompt action in open'
fire on periscope. The Harwood escaj
uninjured.

BARR, E. L lA. Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic
action as commanding officer of the U. S. 8.
E-l and X-1, engaged in the important,
exacting and hasardous duty of patrolling
the waters infested by enemy suomarines,
destroyers and mines, protecting vitally

important convoys of troops' and supplies;
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
ai^iinst tXL forms of enemy naval activity.

BARRETT, A. A Ph.M.^Ze.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism
while serving with the U. S. marmes at the
front on October 3 and 4, 1918, when he
went constantly into exposed positions
under heavy machine-gun and shdl fire to
tiie aid of we wounded until he was him-
seljf severely wounded.

BARTHOLOW, B. G Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his prof ession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Lenape. engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supplies through waters infested with
eneiny submarines and mines.

BARTLETT, H. T U. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic
service as an aviator engaged in active
operations oo*operating with the Allied
Annies on the Belgian front during Septem-
ber, October and November, 1918, bomb-
ing enemy bases, aerdromes, submioine
bases, ammunition dumps, railroad junc-
tions, etc. Attached to Northern Bombing
group.

BARTLETT, Owen Cor^dr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. S. Cummir^fi, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with eneiny
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supphes tmrough these waters,
and in (tensive and defensive action
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against aU forms of enemy naval activity.

BASSETT, C. C Em,

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as an aviator of land planes
attached to the Northern Bombing Group
in active operations co-operating with the
Allied Armies on the Belgian front during
September, October and November, 1918,
bombing enemy bases^ aerodromes, sub-
marine bases, ammunition dumps, railroad

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escaped junctions.

BASSETT, P. P Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Mercury, engaged in
the important, exacting and hasardous duty
of transporting and escorting troops and
supplies to European ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

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BATTLE, C. E U, Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as executive officer of
itte U. S. naval air station at Pauillac.
France, for the efficient organisation and
handling of the forces engaged in fighting
a dangerous fire on the Portuguese ship
Paniche on November 11, 1918.

BAXTER, Thomas Lt. Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. AphradUe, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supphes through waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines.

BEACH, C. F U.(J.O.)

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as Engineer Officer
of the U. S. Air Station at Montchic, and
as a participant in a number of raids with
the British Squadron including several
combats with enemy airplanes.

BEACH, Edward L Capt.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
Commanding officer, U. 8. Naval Torpedo
Station, Newport, R. I.

BEARY, D. B Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Remlik and the U. S. S. Tarn-
•on, engaged in the important, exacting and
hasardous duty of patrolling the waters in-
fested with enemy submarines and mines,
in escorting and protecting vitally impor-
tant convoys of troops and supplies through
these waters, and in offensive and defensive
action, vigorously and unremittingly prose-
cuted against all forms of enemy naval
activity.

BECKMAN, F. W Ena.

V. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C. 222, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone.

BEERMAN, Thomas James CO. M,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in command of the
armed guiurd of the steamship Borinffuemt
especiafly for the very prompt action on
October 30, 1917, when enemy submarine
was first sighted 70 yards off port bow
about 11.45 p. m. Armed guard opened
fire — first shot missed, second took off
conning tower, third hit submarine which
exploded, ana fourth shot fell short.
Submarine sank stem first.

BEGLIN, William J Sea.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. S. S. Wanderer, to the rescue of men
from the Florence H. which vessel, loaded
with explosives, was burned in the harbor
of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of
Apnl, 1918. Almost immediately after
the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity
of the Florence H. was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the Wanderer's boats drove
their boats into the burning mass without
thought of danger to themselves and,
assisted by boats from the other ships
present in the harbor, succeeded in saving
the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must
have perished in the wreckage.

BELKNAP, Charles Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as Director of Naval
Overseas Transportation Service in the
Office of Naval Operations in connection
with the taking over and developing and
operating of a large mercantile fleet for
war purposes.

BELL, Darl B Sea,

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism
while serving on the U. S. S. Cheatnut HUl.
When a gasoline explosion and fire broke
out on board that vessel on October 9,
1918, at sea, he jumped into a wing tank
at the risk of his life, to extinguish burning
waste on the top of leaky cases of gasoline.

BELLINGER, Patrick N. L. . . .Lt. Comdr,
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as Commanding officer
of the seaplane NC-1, which made a long
overseas mght from Newfoundland to the
vicinity of the Asores, in May 1919.

BENJAMIN, C. G Bna,

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C. 103, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone.

BENJAMIN, H. R Ena.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which
capacity he made many flights for patrolling
the sea and bombing the enemy coasts,
showing at all times courage and a high
spirit m duty.

BENNETT, A. C U. Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of hisprofession in command of the
AL-U, While en route from Newport to

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the Azores his submarine was separated
from the escort and other submarines of the

S[uadron, leaving him without arendesvous.
e thereupon proceeded to his destination
successfully, assuming the great responsi-
bility of starting a l,70Q-mile Atlantio
Ocean run in winter weather in a submarine
of the class that had never been considered
reliable for service of this character.

BENNETT. Clifford F 0,3.

U. S. C. Q. For ^ctraordinary heroism
on the occasion of the explosion at the
Gillespie shell-loading plant on October
4 and 5, 1018. While the explosions were
stiU continuing, Bennett drove a motor car
on trip after tnp through a barrage of flying
shell splinters, can*ying out the wounded
and deiid and carrying in guards. Although
the door of his car was olown off and the
oar riddled, he persisted in his work
throughout the nignt.

BENNETT, E. L Capt,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession in charge of the train-
ing of enlisted men. Under his administra-
tiouj this vitally important work was so
efficiently planned and executed that
hundreds of thousands of raw recruits were
added to the effective force of the Navy
with the result that every vessel was fully
manned when ready for commissioning.

BENNETT, K. M Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. B. S. New Orlearu, engaged
in the important, exacting and hasardous
duty of transporting and escorting troops
and supplies through waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines.

BENNETT, Morton L H. A., le,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and heroic conduct displayed while at-
tached to the Third Battalion. Sixth
Marines, A. E. F. In action agamst the
enemy near Thiaucourt, France, on Sep-
tember 15, 1918, Bennett left his regular
station under intense shell fire, not caring
for his own safety, to attend his severely
wounded comrades, thereby saving many
of their lives.

BENNETT, WiUiam S Keeper

U. S. C. Q. For exceptionally meritori-
ous and distinguished service during tiie
eroloeion and fire of the shell-loading plant
GOlespie, at Morgan, N. J., October 4 to 6,
1018. Bennett remained in charge in a
very dangerous sone with shell fragments
flying in the vicinity, standing bravely at
his post for hours and hours.

BENSON. H. H Lt, Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his inrofession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Corona and the U. S. S.
Roe, engaged in the important, exacting and
hasardous duty of patrolling the waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines,
in escorting and protecting vitally import-
ant convoys of troops and supplies through
these waters, and in offensive and defensive
action, vigorously and unremittingly pros-
ecuted against all forms of enemy naval
activity.

BENSON, William E U,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in com-
mand of the U. S. S. PcUapaeo, engaged in
the important and hasardous work, of
clearing the North Sea of mines.

BERG, Holger E Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
as executive officer of the U. S. S. Lake
Foreet during an engagement between that
ship and an enemy submarine as a result
of which engagement it is believed that the
subnuuine was severely damaged.

BERNSTEIN, Dudley M,M.,le

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession in airplane flights over
the North Sea, on July 29, 1918, when an
enemy submarine was attacked and prob-
ably damaged, and on July 19, 1918.
when another submarine was attacked.

BERRIEN, T. G Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic
action as commanding officer of the U. S. S.
K-5. engaged in the imp<nlant, exacting
and hasardous duty of patrolling the waters
infested by enemy submarines, destroyers
and mines, protecting vitally imp<nlant
convoy of troops and supplies; and in
offensive and defensive action, vigorously
and unremittingly prosecuted against all
forms of enemy naval activity.

BERRY, F. T U. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. McCaU, engaged in the
impOTtant, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally imp(»tant convoys of
troops and suppbes through these waters,
and in (tensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against ul forms of enemy naval activity.

BERRY, J. G Capt.

U. S. C. G. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding

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officer of the U. S. S. Lydonia and the U. S. 8.
YamaeratOt engaged in the important,
exacting and hasardous du^ of transport-
ing and escorting troops and supplies
through waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines.

BERTHOLF. Wallace Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Harrisburg, engaged in the
important, exacting and haiardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supplies to European ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines,
and later as aid on the staff of commander,
U. S. naval forces in northern Russia,
where in addition to other duties, he made
two visits to the advance allied positions
during which visits he was under artillery
fire from the enemy for two days.

BEST, William H. (Deceased) W,T.

U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism
as a member of the crew of the U. S. S.
Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden
steamer Weiltngton after that vessel had
been torpedoed on September 16, 1918.
Immediately after the ship was torpedoed
she was abandoned by her crew. Volun-
teers were called for from the Seneca. He
was one of the eighteen who volunteered
although there was a high sea running and
it was known that the ship was in danger of
sinking and that there was danger also of
further submarine attack. The vessel was
kept afloat for some hours but finally sunk.
Of the eighteen men who volunteered, only
eight were rescued, the others being
drowned.

BESWICK, Howard A Etu.

U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious service on patrol and convoy duty
while serving as pilot of seaplanes in the
vicinity of Wexford, Ireland.

BETZIG, Harry E Eru.

U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service while in
command of the U. S. S. C-181, engaged in
the important and hacardous work of
clearing the North Sea of mines.

BEURET, J. D CapL

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as officer in charge of
repairs to naval vessels during the war and
of the conversion for naval purposes of
vessels taken over by the Navy. In
particular, he had charge of planning the
conversion of vessels of the mine-laying
force in connection with the North Sea
barrage.

BEVERLEY, J. M Ena,

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C. 338 engaged in the
important, exacting and haiardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war lone and
operating against enemy submarines.

BICKFORD. Archie Moore W.T,

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism
and devotion to duty while serving on tiie
U. S. S. ConngUm on the occasion of the
torpedoing of that vessel on July 1, 1918.
Though at the time, in water up to his
waist, and at the foot of the only escape
ladder from the fire room, he attempted to
reach the safety valves of his boilers in
order to remove the menace of their ex-
plosion.

BIEL, Robert J CO. M,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commander of the
Armed Guard of the U. S. S. Orion, and in
encoimters with enemy submarines. On
August 7, 1917, an enemy submarine was
sighted, which appeared and disappeared
several times. Each time it appeared, fire
was opened on it, and it finally disappeared
in a rain squall. On September 17, 1917
sighted an enemy submarine, which
launched a torpedo, missing the ship. Ship
opened fire on the submarine, which dis-
appeared. On September 27tn, sighted a
submarine, and fired three idiots, no further
action.

BIERER, B. B Capt,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer U. S. S. Olympia, engaged in im-
portant and exacting duty in the wat^v of
northern Russia, operating under the
senior British naval office in those waters.

BILLARD, F. C Cop*.

U. S. C. G . For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Aphrodite, engaged in
the important, exacting and haiardous duty
of transporting and escorting troops and
supplies through waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines.

BILLINGS, A. W. K Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as officer in
charge of the supervision of construction
work of naval air stations in Europe.

BILLINGS, H. G Lt. {J. G.)

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C. 130, engaged in the
important, exacting and hazardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war zone and
operating against enemy submarines.

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BINGHAM, D. C Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as fleet gunnery
officer of the Atlantic Fleet.

BIRKETT. F. J 3rdlrf.

U. S. C. G. For heroic sendee in con-
nection with the explosion of the shell-
loading plant at Morgan, N. J., where he
personally took charge of rescue work and
continued throughout the night while
under a constant fire from a barrage of
shell splinters.

BLACKBURN. C. T Lt, Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished sendee in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Beale, engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supjphes through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against aU forms of enemy naval activity.

BLACKWOOD, J. D Irf.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his in'ofession in attending to the
safety of the sick of the U. S. S. PreaiderU
Lincoln when that vessel was torpedoed on
May 31, 1018.

BLACKWOOD, Norman J Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. Hospital Ships, Solace
and Mercy t in the Train of the U. a. Atlantic
Fleet.

BLAIR, W.M U. (J.G.)

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which
capacity he made flights for patrolling the
sea and bombing the enemy coasts, showing
at all times courage and a high spirit of duty.

BLAKELY, J. R. Y Capt,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. 8. Dee Moinee and later of the
U. 8. 8. Seattle, engaged in the important,
exacting and hazardous duty of transport-
ing and escorting troops and supplies
through waters infested with enemy sub-
marines and mines.

BLAMER, DeWitt Capt.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
Chief of Staff to Commander, Cruiser and
Transport Force.

BLAU, Thomas Lt,

V, S. N. R. F. For distinguished t

in the line of his prolession as officer in
charge of theparty sent from the U. S. S.
May to the Tveetwiird Ho, which had been
torpedoed and abandoned by her crew, as a
result of which this ship was salvaged and
towed, stern first, for a distonce of 315
miles, and the ship and her valuable cargo
saved.

BLOCH, C. C Capi.

^ U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the.U. S. S. PUUteburg, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
suppfies to European ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

BLUMENTHAL, H. W Sne,

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his orofession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C. 80, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

BOETTCHER, A. H Lieut,

U. S. N. R.F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as officer in
charge of the aviation section of the Bureau
of Ordnance.

BOGERT, E. S. CapL

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession in command of United
States naval hoq;>ital at Strathpeffer, Soot-
land.

BOHAN, John F CG.M.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commander of the
Armed Giuurd of the S. S. Virginian^ and in
an engagement with an enemy submarine.
On June 10, 1017, a torpedo was observed
and the ship manoeuvered so that it missed.
The submarine then opened fire, which was
returned by the shijp, which fired sixteen
shots. The submanne then disappeared.

BONESS, Paul W Ena.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C. 244, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

BONNELL, H. P En$.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C. 252, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone.

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BOOT, Frank John C,E,

U. 8. N. R. F. For eztraoxdinary
heroum while aerving on the U. 8. 8. San
Diego on the oooasion of the mine explosion
retultinc in the lots of that vessel July 19,
1918. Upon feelins the shock of the ex-
plosion, Boot proceeded at once to the
dynamo room, where alone he made every
effort to provide current for battle circuits
and boat cranes. The dynamo room was
partly flooded as a result of the explosion,
but he kept his station as long as there was
any possibility of service.

BOOTH, R. H. Lima,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as conunanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. Chrittabel, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
suppues to European ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mi

BORDEN, John U. Comdr.

U. 8. N.R.F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. 8. 8. PiqtMt engaged in the
imp<vtant, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supplies to European ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

BORGE80N, Oscar Lieut.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his prof ession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. C. 90, engaged in the import-
ant, exacting and hasardous duly of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

BORGMAN, Henry Sea,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service rendered during
the verv serious epidemic of influensa on
board the U. 8. 8. Von Steuben in rescuing
a delirious patient, who after assaulting
another patient attempted to jump over-
board.

B08TWICK, C. 8..

. .C. w. r.

U. 8. N. For extraordinarv heroism on
the occasion of the collision of the U. 8. 8.
ShatD with the H. M. 8. Aquitania when the
Shaw was cut in two ana set on fire. He
with others set a splendid example of
efficiency, coolness, and indifference to
danger, remaining at his post in the engine
room, although water was knee deep and
he had every reason to believe the ship was

B08TWICK, L. A CapU

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of vessels engaged in the important.

firarting and hasardous duty of transport-
ing and escorting troops and supplies
through waters infested with enemy sub-
marines and mines.

BOUCHARD, John M B. If ., 2e.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service as a member of
the erew of the U. 8. 8. MeCaU on 8eptem-
ber 9, 1918, the Canadian Pacific ocean
service passenger 8. 8. Mieaanbie was
torpedoM twice by a German sub. Bou-
chitf d, with other members of the crew,
rescued the survivors of the Miseanbie at
imminent risk of life, and for this heroio
duty should be considered as having per-
formed distinguished service in the Ime of
duty.

BOU8H, Clifford J., (Retired) B-Admr,

U. 8. N. For exc^tionally merit<nious
service in a dutv of great remponsibUity as
commandant of the Navy Yard, Porte-
mouth, N. H.

BOWEN, John C.G. M,

U. 8. N. R. F. For extraordinary
heroism and devotion to duty on the
occasion of a fire on the U. 8. 8. Clevdand
at sea, on Februanr 16, 1918. This man
with others descended into a compartment
over the after-magasine filled with smoke
and suffocating fumes and successfully
extinguished the fire after forty-five minutes
work.

BOWMAN, A. L Ph. M., 2c.

U. 8. N. For extraordinar:^ heroism
while serving with the U. 8. Marmes at the
front in giving first aid to wounded and
carrying them to a place of comparative
safety. On the night of November 10th.
under a heavy artillery bombardment and
withering machine-gun fire, he exposed
himself recklessly without a thought of
X)ersonal danger and unaided carried three
men across the Mouse River.

BOYD, D. F Capt.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as district commander,
Cherbourg, and naval port officer, Le
Havre, and later as Senior Naval Officer at
8palato, where through his prompt, decided
and tactful action and his readiness to
assume responsibility, he averted a clash
between Italian and Serbian troops which
but for his intervention would have result-
ed in a serious and very embarrassing
international complication as well as in the
loss of many Uves.

BRACKEN, William J Ph. M., 2c.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and heroic conduct ^^lile attached to the
Sixth Marines, A. E. F. Bracken showed

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foreat devotion tofduty at Blano Mont,
Champacne region, France, October 8-10,
1918, in giving first aid and evacuating the
wounded under veiy trying conditions. On
October 4th, during a heavy gas-shell
bombardment near Somme-py. he bravely
continued dressing all wounded brought to
the battalion aid station. On the evening
of the same day he unhesitatingly went to
the scene of severely wounded, carrying
them back on stretchers.

BRADLEY. Willis W Comdr,

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty while serving on the
U. S. S. Pittsburgh at the time of an
accidental explosion of ammunition on that
vessel. On July 23, 1017, some saluting
cartridge cases were being reloaded in the
after casemate; through an accident an
explosion occurred. Commander Bradley
(then Lieutenant) who was about to enter
the casemate was blown back by the
explosion and rendered momentariqr un-
conscious, but while still dased, crawled
into the casemate through blinding smoke,
rescued a man, then re-entered the case-
mate to extinguish burning materials in
dangerous proximity to a considerable
amount of powder, thus preventing further
explosions.

BRADY,JohnJ Lt. (/.(?.)

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism in
the line of his profession in serving with the
Fifth Regiment Marines, when he exposed
himself fearlessly, making a complete tour
of the front hnes twice, and carrying
cigarettes to men who would not have had
an opportunitjr otherwise to get them. He
carriM out his duties as chaplain with
devotion and was cool under fire.

BRANDT, William J Sea., 2c.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. S. S. Truxton to the rescue of men
from the Florence H which vessel, loaded
with explosives, was burned in the harbor
of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of
Apru, 1918. Almost immediately after the
outbreak of fire the water in the vicinitjr of
the Florence H was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throiighout the wreckage.
The crews of the Truxton^e boats drove
their boats into the burning mass without
thought of danger to themselves, and,
assisted by boats from the other ships
present in the harbor, succeeded in saving
the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must
have perished in the wreckage.

BRATTON, M.Gans..

.C. C. M,

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty on the occasion of the tor-

pedoing of an explosion on the U. 8. 8.
Cauin, October 17, 1917. Bratton. with
other members of the crew, was untiring; in
his work of shoring up bulkheads, restaying
masts and improvising means of towing.
They set an example to the younger and less
experienced members of the crew.

BRECK, Edward U. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. For dangerous and dis-
tingxiished service in the line of his profes-
sion as special agent in Brasil and Argenti-
na, and later as Naval Attache at Lisbon,
where he established a valuable service
information throughout Portugal.

BREESE, James L Lieut

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as member of the
crew of Seaplane NC-4, in making the first
successful tran»-Atlantic flight.

BRENNAN, Richard C Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession while command-
ing the U. S. Transport Yale operating
between Southampton, England, and
France, engaged in the exacting and hasard-
ous duty of transporting troops and supplies
through waters infested with enemy sub-

BRESNAHAN, M. J Lieut,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. S. Widgeon^ engaged in the
important and hasardous work of clearing
ti^e North Sea of mines.

BREWER, W. C Sna,

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as aid to com-
mander. Second Squad of Submarine
Chasers, engaged in the important, exacting
and hasardous duty of patrolling; the waters
of the war aone and operatuig against
enemy submarines.

BRIGGS, T. C Sn$,

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on
the occasion of the collision between the
U. S. S. Shato and the H. M. S. Aquitania
on October 9, 1918, when the Shaw was cut
in two and set on fire. Ensign (T.) Briggs
of the Shaw, with other officers and enlisted
men, threw overboard a large quantity of
4-inch ammunition which was on deck only
a few feet from a biasing oil tank, and this
while the ammunition near them was
already exploding. This heroic action
saved the snip from complete destruction
and made it poesible for her to proceed to
port under her own steam in spite of the
loss of her bow.

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BRINSER, H. L Capt.

U. 8. N. For diatinguiBhed service in the
line of his profession as conunandiiu officer
of the U. S. S. Mercury and the U. 8. 8.
Colufnbia, engaged in the important, exact-
ing and hasardous duty of transporting and
escorting troops and supplies to European
ports through waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines.

BRISCOE, Benjamin U. Comdr,

U. 8. N. R. F.^ For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as Chief of
Assembly and Repair Section, Naval Avia-
tion, Foreign Service.

BRISTOL, A. L Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as flag secretary on
staff of commander cruiser and transport
force and also temporarily as acting chief
of staff. f -v •—

BRITTAIN. Carlo B R-Admr.

U. S. N. Fot ezo^tionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commander, Division 1, Battleship Force 1,
Atlantic Fleet.

BRODERICK. George F En:

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C. 48, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines and
later in the difficult and dangerous work of
removing the North Sea Mine bairage and
destroying drifting mines.

BROGDEN, Ronald PA. If., 3c.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism in
action near Thiaucourt, France, Sept. 15,
1918. Brogden displayed exceptions cour-
age and devotion to duty by going through
the heavy artillery and machine-gun fire to
the aid of a wounded officer belonging to
another organisation. On October 2, 1018,
he volunteered to accompany a raiding
patrol into the enemy's trenches. On
Oct. 3d, from 6.30 a. m. to 11.30 a. m..
during the attack at Blanc Mont, after all
his fellow Ho^ital Corps men were casual-
ties, he continued to dress wounded men
right in front line under heavy machine-gun
and artillery fire.

BRONSON, Amon, Jr. Capt,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Denver and the U. S. S. St.
Louis, engaged in the important, exacting
and hasardous duty of transporting and
escorting troops and supplies through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

BROTHERTON, Wm. D Capt.

U. S. N. For exceptional^^ meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commanding officer U. S. S. sinUh Carolina.

BROWN, Fletcher W letU.

U. S. C. G. For distinguished and heroic
service in the line of his profession as an
officer of the U. S. S. Seneca in volunteering
to lead a party of men to board the British
steamer WeUingtont following the torpedo-
ing of that vessel on September Id, 1918,
and her abandonment by her crew. Lieu-
tenant Brown and the men from the Seneca*9
crew, with a few of the original crew of the
WeUington, persisted heroically in their
attempt to save the Wellington^ and finally
abandoned the ship only when she was on
the point of sinking in a heavy sea.

BROWN, Henry C Eno., 2c.

U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary hero-
ism as a member of the crew of boats sent
out from the U. S. S. Chriatabel to the
rescue of men from the Florence H which
vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned
in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of
the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immedi-
ately after the outbreak of fire the water in
in the vicinity of the Florence H was covered
with burning powder boxes, many of which
exploded, scattering flames throughout the
wreckage. The crews of the CkriatabeVe
boats drove their boats into the burning
mass without thought of danger to them-
selves and, assisted by boats from the other
ships present in the harbor, succeeded in
saving the lives of many men who, but for
the help so promptly and heroicallv ex-
tended, must have perished in the wreckage.

BROWN, R. R. (Deceased) ....Ph. M., 3c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and heroic conduct displayed while attached
to the Eighty-fourth Company, Sixth
Marines at Blanc Mont, Champagne region,
France, October 3-7, 1918. Brown con-
tinually exposed himself to the fire of the
enemy macnine guns, snipers, and Austrian
88's in order to render first aid and evacu-
ated the wounded in a s^^stem of shallow
Frenches east of St. Etienne. He con-
tinued in this performance of his duty until
killed in action.

BROWN, Wilson, Jr Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Parker, engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convojrs of
troops and supplies through these waters,
and in offensive and^ defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

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BROWNELL. J. A U. Cwndr,

U. 8. N. For dutinffuished and heroio
action as commanding officer of the U. S. S.
J^.-6, engaged in the important, exacting
and hazardouB duty of patrolling the waters
infested by enemy submarines, destroyers,
and mines, protecting vitally important
convoys of troops and supplies; and in
offensive and defensive action, vigorouslv
and unremittingly prosecuted against aU
forms of enemy naval activity.

BRUCKMAN, Otto F Eng., U.

U. S. N. Bruokman at his own risk of
life performed most meritorious service to
the Government in entering the engine
room of the U. S. 8. Cuyama on September
19, 1018, when filled with ammonia fumes
and performing rescue and repair work.

BRUMBELOE, Algernon G... .Ph. M., 3c.
U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty while serving with the 5th
Resiment, U. 8. Marines. In the attack at
BeOeau Woods on June 6, 1018, Brum-
beloe was with a company, which was mis-
taken in a fog for Germans, and subjected to
heavy fire. He brought back a message
over a fire swept field, then attended the
wounded in a neld swept by machine-gun
fire, and brought them to shelter. The
next day while searching the same field for
dead and wounded, he was wounded by a
sniper.

BRUN8SEN, Louis F Sea.

V. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. 8. 8. Wanderer to the rescue of men
from the^^enc« i^which vessel, loaded with
explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediately after the out-
break of fire the water in the vicinity of the
Florence H was covered with burning pow-
der boxes, many of which exploded, scatter^
ing flames throughout the wreckage. The
crews of the Wanderer* a boats drove their
boats into the burning mass without thought
of danger to themselves and, assisted by
boats from the oth^r shiiw present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of
many men who, but for the help so promptly
and heroically extended, must nave perished
in the wreckage.

BRYAN, George 8 Comdr,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as Aide, Flag Secretary
and Fleet Engineer Officer on the Staff oi
the Commander-in-Chief, U. 8. Asiatic
Fleet, and later as Assistant in charge of the
Material Division of the Naval Overseas
Transportation Service in the Office of the
Chief of Naval Operations, involving com-
plicated problems of co-ordination in out-

fitting, alterations and repairs, and upkeep
of vessels in that service, and of liaison wiu
the U. 8. Army and the U. 8. Shipping
Board.

BRYAN, H. F Cop*.

^ U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding office
of the U. 8. 8. Leviathan^ engaged in the
important, exacting and hazardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supphes through waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines.

BRYANT, 8. W Com^,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his prof ession as commanding; officer
of the U. 8. 8. AUen^ engaged in the import-
ant, exacting and luuardous duty of patrol-
ling the waters infested with enemy sub-
marines and mines, in escorting and pro-
tecting vitally important convoys of troops
and supplies through these waters, and m
offensive and defensive action, vigorously
and unremittingly prosecuted against all
forms of enemy naval afstivity.

BUCHANAN. AUen Comdr,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commancUng officer
of the U. 8. 8. Dovonee^ engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and pro-
tecting vitally important convosrs of tro<^
and supplies through these waters, and in
offensive and defensive action, vigorously
and unremittingly prosecuted against all
forms of enemy naval activity.

BULMER, B. T Comdr,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. naval aviation repair base. East-
leigh, England, which was organised,
developed, and completed with exceptional
efficiency under Commander Buhner's
direction.

BUNKLEY. J. W Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession and for valor under fire
in connection with the erection and adminis-
tration of the 14-inch naval railway battery
in France, both in the preliminary stages of
preparation at the rear and later in the
actual operations of the guns at the front in
action with the enemy.

BURCH, William E Sea,

U. S. N. For exo^tionaUy meritorious
and distinguished service rendered when
the U. 8. 8. WiUiam Rockefeller was sunk by
a torpedo on the night of May 18, 1918.
Burch remained at his station until the ship

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was 80 far down at the stern end that the
guns oould not be manned. Buroh went to
the nuutasines, opened the same, and stood
by until called to see that ammunition was
sent to the guns.

BURD, George E B-Admr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibilitv as
industrial manager of the navy yard. New
York.

BURG, R. A. Lt, Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. 0-8, operatinj[ against enemy
submarines off the Atlantic coast of the
United States.

BURKE, Rasrmond P. (Deceased) . . Sea. 2c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service rendered when the
U. S. S. WiUiam Rockefeller was sunk by a
torpedo on the night of May 18, 1018.
Burke remained at his station until the ship
was so far down at the stem end that the
guns could not be manned. Burke went to
the magaxines, opened the same, and stood
by until called to see that ammunition was
sent to the guns.

BURNETT, Charles B. Af., Ic.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty as a member of a party of
volunteers under Lieutenant Connolly,
which went />n board the U. S. S. Wester-
bridge after that vessel had been torpedoed
on August 15, 1018, and remained on
board under difficult conditions, until the
vessel was lnt>ught into port.

BURNHAM,A.C Lt. (J.G.)

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of a dirigible engaged in patrol an^
convoy flights, in the war xone, in which
operations he aid exceptional work, pushing
his flijKhts to the limits of physical and
material endurance.

BURNS, F. D Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Yanktmit engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
escorting merchant ships through the war

harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th
of April, 1018. Almost immediately after
the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity
of the Florence H was covered withbumixu;
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the Whipi^^e boats drove
their boats into the burning mass without
thought of danger to themselves and
assisted by boats from the other ships
present in the harbor, succeeded in saving
the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended must
have perished in the wreckage.

BURRAGE, H. H Cavt,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a du^ of great responsibility as
commanding officer of the U. S. S. Nebraeha
in the Atlantic Fleet.

BYE, L. B U. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession in the work of fitting
the 14-inch 60-cal. naval guns to railway
mounts, and placing them on the western
front, <

BURNS, Frank T O.M.^le.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as
a membw of the crew of boats sent out
from the U. S. S. Whipple to the rescue of
men from the Florence H which vessel,
oaded with explosives, was burned in the

BYRNES, J. C, Jr U. Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his prof ession as commanding officer
of the U. ST S. Smithy operating in the war
xone and protecting vitally important
convoys of troops and cargo vessels tnrou^
the area of submarine activity and m
rescuing the crews of the torpedoed ships
Covinaton (July 1, 1018) and Weetbright
(August 18, 1018.)

CALLAN, J. L U. Comdr,

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as a seaplane puot in which
capacity he made many flights for patrolling
the sea and bombing the enemy coasts,
showing at all times courage and a high
spirit of duty.

CAMPANARO, Fred F Baker, Ic.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while engaged in
mine-sweeping operations in the North Sea
Barrage, Campanaro aided Mock in saving
the life of Rembold but had to be hauled
aboard before Mock returned to the ship
with Reinbold.

CAMPBELL, E. H Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Charleston, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
suppues toEuropean ports through waters
inxested with enemy submarines and mines.

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CAMPBELL, H. G Eru.

U. S. N. For dittinguiahed aervioe in the
line of his profeesion as a pilot of airplanes,
in which capacity he showed exceptional
daring and fought several times witnin the
enemy's lines, attacking at low altitudes.

CANDY, H. A. T Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. 8. S. Harriaburg, engaged
in the important, exacting and hasardous
du^ of transporting and escorting troops
and supplies throui^ waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines.

CARGILL, George B Sea. 2e.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. S. S. Corona to the rescue of men
from the Florence H which vessel, loaded
with explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918^ Almost immediately after the out-
break of fire the water in the vicinity of the
Florence H was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded^
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the Corona' e boats drove their
boats into the burning mass without
thought of danger to themselves, and
assisted by boats from the other ships
present in the harbor, succeeded in saving
the lives of manv men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must
have perished in the wreckage.

CARHART, Joseph C LUut.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as Squadron
Comnuinder of the mine-sweeping force of
the Fifth Naval District. In organising,
operating and commanding the mine
sweeoers, he displayed marked ability and
excellent judgment.

CARMINE, G. C Capt,

U. S. C. G. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Algonquin^ engaged in
the important, exacting and hasardous duty
of transporting and escorting troops and
supplies through waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines.

CARPENTER, D. N Cap*.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession in establishing and
maintaining Naval Base Hoq;>ital No. 4 at
Queenstown, Ireland.

CARPENTER, Hobart C Eng. 2c.

U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic
services as a gunner and observer of air-

planes kA the Northern Bombing Groups in
France, co-operating with the AlUed
Armies on the Belf(ian Front from June to
November 1918, m bombing raids over
enemy territory and in action agadnst
enemy aircraft.

CARRAHER, Mortimer B Ene,

U. S. N. For exc^tionaUy meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. S. C. 40, engaged in the impor-
tant and hasardous work of clearing the
Nortii Sea of mines.

CARSON, J. F. Ene.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service in the line of his profession as
pilot of seaplanes, especially in an engage-
ment with an enemy submarine on August
13, 1918, when although under fire from the
submarine he was imbued with such cool-
ness and skill that he was able to disable
the submarine by dropping bombs and force
her to return to port.

CARTER, A. F Comdr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
aid to Chief of Naval Operation in suggest-
ing and initiating plans, both of organisa-
tion and of operation, and securing and
tabulating information; for seal, energy,
and executive ability in the discharge of all
of his varied duties, and for tact and courtesy
in his relation with officers and others of our
own and foreign nationalities.

CARTER, J. F Capi.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commanding officer U. S. S. Alabama and
U. 8. S. Connecticut.

CARTER, J. P. Sea.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. S. S. SvUana to the rescue of men
from the Florence H, which vessel, loaded
with explosives, was burned in the hiubor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediately after the out-
break of fire the water in the vicinity of the
Florence H was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the <Suttana's boats drove their
boats into the burning mass without
thought of danger to themselves and,
assisted by boats from the other ships
present in the harbor, succeeded in saving
the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must
have perished in the wreckage.

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CARY. R. W Lieut.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on
7th of November, 1918, when the depth
charges on the stem of the U. S. S. Sampton
broke adrift in a heavy gale and were
thrown about in such a manner as to involve
danger of serious damage to the ship and
the possibility of an explosion in case the
safetv fork of one of the depth charges
should work loose. Lieutenant Gary,
executive officer of the ship, accompanied
bv several enlisted men, secured the depth
enarges, working on the f antail when heavy
seas were breaking over it, adding the
danger of being washed overboard to that
connected with the possible explosion of the
depth charges.

CASEEY, G. L Comdr,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
assistant in the Bureau of Ordnance in
charge of the supply and distribution of
powder and other cocplosives. Through his
wise and far-seeing initiative and his able
and energetic admmistration, an abundant
supply of powder and explosives was on
hsjid at the be^ning of the war and the
supplv w» maintained, and so efficiently
distributed that ammunition was available
at all times to meet the rapidly expanding
demands, not only of the Navy, but of
great numbers of auxiliaries and merchant
vessels armed by the Navy.

CASTLEMAN, KG Capt,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his OTofession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Dolrfiin and senior aid
to the commander, U. S. Patrol Detachment
Atlantic Fleet.

CAUDELL, John Henry C.B.M.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while a member
of the crew of the U. S. S. Smiih which
voluntarily went aboard the Westbridge
after she had been torpedoed and remained
there five days, steering the damaged vessel
by hand. Due to heroic conduct the West-
hndge was brought into port from a distance
of 400 miles.

CAUSEY, W.I., Jr Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
submarine detachment, Asores Islands.

CAVESTON, William F Bugler

V. 8. C. G. For extraordinary heroism
on the occasion of the explosion at the
T. A. Gillespie plant on October 4 and 5,
1018, in moving a train of nine cars loaded
with T. N. T. from the danger aone when it
was known at what moment further ex-
plosions might be expected.

CHADWICK, F. L Capt.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. a. 8. OalvesUnit engaged on patrol
against raiders in the waters of the Asiatio
Station, and later on convoy duty in the
Atlantic, escorting troop and cargo ships
to European waters through the aone in-
fested by enemy submarines and mines.

CHAMBERS, Henry R CO. M.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as Commander of the
Armed Guard of the S. 8. Fdix Tatusiot and
in an encounter with an enemy submarine.
On May 12, 1918, the ship was attacked by
a submarine, which fired torpedoes, but
through quick manoeuvering, they missed.
The submarine was then sighted, and four
shots fired, the last of which was reported
to be a hit.

CHAMBERS, Hilary R Jfffu.

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished servioe-
in the line of his prof ession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C. 128, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone, and
operating against enemy submarines.

CHAMBERS, Rasrmond W, T,

V. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious,
and distinguished service, and marked
efficiency, courage, and seal in the per-
formance of du^ in the fireroom of the-
U. 8. S. Mount Vernon after that ship was
t<Mi)edoed in the Atlantic Ocean on Sep-
tember 5, 1918.

CHANDLER, Lloyd H Capt,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorioua
service in a du^ of great responsibility aa
commanding officer U. S. S. New Hamp-
ehire and as chief of staff to the commander
of Battleship Force 1, Atlantic Fleet.

CHANDLER, W. D., Jr Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the-
line of his prof ession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. Macdonough, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escOTting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supphes through these waters,,
and in offensive and defensive action, vi^or^
ously and unremittingly prosecuted agslnst
all forms of enemy naval activity.

CHAPLIN, V.D Lt. Comdr.^

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. Harvard, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
tranroorting and escorting troops and
supphes through waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines.

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CHASE, Howard A Q. M.,Zc.

U. 8. N. For heroic conduct following
the winking of the Jacob Jonea on December
6, 1017, remaining on board to cut adrift
splinter masts and life nreeenrera, and was
of special value during the trip of the motor
dory.

CHASEN, William C.G, M.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism
while serving on the U. S. 8. Sampaortt on
November 7, 1018. while that vessel was in
a bad storm off the coast of Ireland, the
depth charge track spread. One charge
worked loose and there was danger that it
would cause serious damage. Under the
orders of an officer, and with another man,
thev succeeded in securing the depth charge
under the most dangerous conditions.

CHASTAIN. E. Artimas C. C. M,

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to du^ while serving on the U. 8.
8. Nokomis. On the night ot January 11,
1018, while that vessel was at sea a wave
broke over the stem, smashing the depth
b<»nb launching device. The bomb was
hurled on board and the bomb float which
was detached started forward in the wash
water. Chastain threw himself down on
the float holding it and remaining buried
in water until assistance reached him,
when the bomb was secured, this preventing
the bomb from firing and detonating the
other bombs.

CHENAULT, E. A W. T.

U. 8. N. Commended for meritorious
conduct during an accident sustained by
iteBamegat on February 21, 1918. Chen-
ault, a member of the enc^e-room force,
was in the fireroom three minutes after the
acddent, which was flooded with escaping
steam, and had the fires pulled.

CHILDRESS, Paul Sea., 2c.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. 8. 8. Whipple to the rescue of men
from the Florence H, which vessel, loaded
with explosives, was burned in the harbor
of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of
April, 1918. Almost immediately after
the outbreak of fire the water in the vicini^
of the Florence & was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the Whipple* » boats drove their
boats into the burning mass without
thought of danger to themselves and, assist-
ed by boats from the other ships present in
the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives
of many men who, but for the help so
prompter and heroically extended, must
have perished in the wreckage.

CHILDS. Earle W. F., (Deceased) . .Lieu<.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service engaged in the
imp<vtant, exacting and haaardous sub-
marine duty in the war sone.

CHI8WELL, B. M Comdr,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his OTof ession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. Aloonquin, engaged in the
impmtant, exacting and hasardous duty of
trMisporting and escorting troops and
supplies to European ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

CHORD, Amos Q. If., le.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty while serving in the
French Unit of the U. 8. Naval Aviation
Service. He took part in an engagement
with an enemy submarine on August 13,
1918, off Dunkirk and displayed courage
and daring in answering enemy shell fire
with a machine gun.

CHRISTENSEN, Rasmus Mach,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as a member of the
crew of the seaplane NC-U which made a
long overseas flight from Newfoundland to
the vicinity of the Asores, in May 1919.

CHRISTY, George M Oiler, 2c.

U. 8. C. G. For extraordinary heroism
as a member of the crew of the U. 8. 8.
^Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden
steamer Wellinoton after that vessel had
been torpedoed on September 16, 1918.
Immediately after the ship was torpedoed
she was abiindoned by her crew. Volun-
teers were called for from the Seneca. He
was one of the eighteen who volunteered
although there was a hicfh sea running and
it was known that the ship was in danger of
winking and that there was danger also of
further submarine attack. The vessel was
kept afloat for some hours but finally sank.
Of the eighteen men who volunteered, only
eight were rescued, the others being
drowned.

CLARK, Frank H Capt.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commanding officer iT. 8. 8. Vermont.

CLARK. Joseph A U.{J.Q.)

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. 8. C. 208, engaged in the im-
portant and hasardous work of clearing the
North Sea of mines.

CLARK, Robert H Q. M.

U. 8. N. R. F. For extraordinary

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heroicm and deyotion to duty as a pilot in a
seaplane stationed at Porto Coraini, Italy.
Bhoired marked courage and ezcebtional
fLying ability, and took part in raids over
enemy territory under fire.

CLARK, R. W Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as officer in charge of
the ordnance department of the New York
Navy Yard, where he was charged with the
many problems connected with the arming
of merchant vessels and of the installation
of broadside director firing on battleships.

CLARK, 8. P Lieut,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his prof ession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. C. 84, engaged in the imports
ant, exacting and hasardous duty of patrol-
ling the waters of the war sone.

CLARK, William J Lieut.

U. 8. N. For ezce|>tionally meritorious
and distinguished service in command of the
Armed Guard of the 8. 8. Silver SheU, For
the very prompt action in opening fire on
the submarine which was sighted on May
30, 1917. The submarine was evidently
badly damaged as she submerged, leaving
her crew on deck. The evidence showed
that the gunnery was excellent and the
French Government later stated that this
was the first submarine sunk after America
entered the war.

CLARKE, V. A.. Jr Lieut.

U. 8. N. For distinguished and heroic
action as commanding officer of the U. 8. 8.
AL-10, engaged in the important, exacting
and hasardous duty of patrolling the waters
infested by enemy submarines, destroyers
and mines, protecting vitally important
convoy 01 troops and supplies; and in
offensive and defensive action, vigorously
and unremittingly prosecuted against all
forms of enemy naval activity.

CLAUDE, Abraham C<mdr,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. D. 8. Casein, engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supphes through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

CLEMENT, E, F U. Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. 8. Wainwright, engagea
in the important, exacting and hasi^ous
duty of patrolling the waters infested with

enemy submarines and mines, in escorting
and protecting vitally important convoys oi
troops and sui»plies through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive aetion|
vigorously and unremittiii^ prosecuted
against all forms of enemy navalaetivity.

C0A8H, Russel F Q. M., le.

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as an observer
in an airplane flight over the North 8ea.
On August 13, 1918, he released bombs
which seriously damaged a submarine.

COBB, Calvin H U. Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. o. 8. Duncan, engaged in the im-
p<vtant, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and sufyphes tu^ugh these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

COBB, Charles K., Jr Lieut.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his prof ession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. C-35, engaged in the import
tant, exacting and hasardous duty of pa-
trolhn^ the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

COBB, Hugh L Ene.

U. 8. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service while in
command of the U. 8. 8. C-2d9, engaged in
the important and hasardous work qH
clearing the North Sea of mines.

COBB, Oliver E Lieut.

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession attached to U. 8.
naval forces in northern Russia, and as aid
on the staff of commander U. 8. naval forces
in northern Russia.

OOBURN, F. G Comdr.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
manager of the naval aircraft factory at
Philadelphia, in which capacity he showed
exceptional organising and executive ability
with the result that the aircraft factory,
starting with nothing in August, 1917,
began regular construction of the largest
type of aircraft in April, 1918, and within
a year from the time of undertaking the
enterprise was in full production, with a
force not 6 per cent of whom had any
previous experience with aircraft. In the
early part of 1918 it was undertaken to
Quadruple the capacity of the factory and
this undertaldng was carried through suc-
cessfully and with the greatest energy.

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CODY. James H Mack,

U. S. N. For eztraordinanr heroism on
the occasion of the collision of the U. 8. S.
Shaw with H. M. S. Aquiiania. Machinist
Cody, althou|;h not on watch, went to the
engine room immediately and took charge,
remaining there and directing operations of
the entire engineering department, although
realising that there was imminent danger of
an explosion on deck which might com-
pletely destroy the ship.

COGSWELL, Francis U. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Fanning and the U. S. S.
McDougalf engaged in the imnortant,
ezactini: andhasardousduty of patrolling the
waters infested with enemy submarines and
mines, in escorting and protecting vitally
important convoys of troops and supplies
through these waters^ and m offensive and
defensive action, vigorously and unre-
mittingly prosecuted against all forms of
enemy naval activity.

COLE, Cyrus W Cap*.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. PatUyres and the
U. 8. 8. Prendent Orant. engaged in the
important, exacting and nasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supplies to European ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

COLEMAN, Daniel J Sea,

U. 8. N. R. F. For extraordinary htsFo-
ism and devotion tci duty while »?rving on
the U. 8. 8. Alcedo, when that vessel was
torpedoed and sunk on November 5, 1917.
After abandoning thi^ ship Coleman hud
succeeded in getting on a crowded life mft,
when another miui uj^proached the ruft,
Coleman, without hcaitatiocip slipped oft
the raft and swam away iq s^^arrh of ancther
raft or life boat, Hb&nduning bia placid to
another. He eventually found other sujh
port and was saved.

COLLIER, F. M Lt. Comdr,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. VedeUe, engaged in the im-
p<vtant, exacting and hasardous duty of
trannporting and escorting tanoops and
supplies through waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines.

COLLEGE, H. H., (Deceased) Cox,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service as coxswain of one
of the sailing launches at the naval air
station, Fromentine, France. College dis-

played a remarkable spirit of devotion to
duty. Due to necessary exposure, he con-
tracted pneumonia and died.

COMAN, V. K Comdr.

^ U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. McDouqalt engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supphes through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against ail forms of enemy naval activity.

COMPO. G. L En8.

U. 8. N. R. F. For distingui^ed and
heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which
capacity he made many flights for patrolling
the sea and bombing the enemy coasts,
showing at all times courage and a high
q;>irit of duty.

COM8TOCK. L. W Lima,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. Vedette, engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardous duty of
^ng and escorting tanoops and
'i waters infested with enemy
I mines.

CONGER, F. P U. Comdr,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. Trippe, engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitalhr important convoys of
troops and supplies through these waters
and in offensive and defensive action, vi^or^
ously and unremittingly prosecuted against
all forms of enemy naval activity.

CONNETT, \rilliam B En»,

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. 8. C-45 engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war zone and
operating against enemy submarines.

CONNOLLY, J. T Sea,

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty on the occasion of the
torpedoing of and the explosion on the U. 8.
8. Caaein on October 17, 1017. Connolly
with other members of the crew, was un-
tiring in his work of shoring up bulk heads,
restasring masts, and improvising means of
towing. He set an example to the young-
er andless experienced members of the crew.

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CONNOLLY. Richard L LieuL

U. S. N. For diatingiiiwhed service in the
Une of his profession on the occasion of the
torpedoing of the West Bridge^ when he,
with a party of eight others remained on
board for five days steering by hand and
handling the lines from the tugs, while the
ship was towed four hundred miles to port.

CONOVER, Gardiner C.B. M

U. 8. N. For eztraordinarv heroism
while serving as a member of uie armed
guard of the U. S. S. Moreni in an engage-
ment with an enemy submarine on June
12. 1917. Though wounded early in the
engagement, Conover. continued to remain
with his Gun's Crew, and by personal
example and advice encouraged them to
continue the fight, and was one of the last
to leave the ship when she was abandoned.

CONROY, J. J Cox.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. 8. 8. SuUana to the rescue of men
from the Florence H. which vessel, loaded
with explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediately after the out*
break of fire the water in the vicinity of the
Florence H. was covered with burning pow-
der boxes, many of which exploded, scatter-
ing flames throiighout the wreckage. The
crews of the SuUana'e boats drove their
boats into the burning mass without
thought of danger to themselves, and assist*
ed by boats from the other ships present in
the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives
of many men who, but for the help so
promp^ and heroically extended, must
have perished in the wreckage.

CONROY. T. M Ene.

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his prof ession as commanding
officer of the U. 8. 8. C-248, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

CON8TEIN, E. T Capt,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S: 8. Madavxuka and the U. 8. 8.
RoehesteTt engaged in the important^ exact-
ing and hasardous duty of transporting and
escorting troops and supplies to European
ports through waters imested with enemy
submarines and mines.

CONWAY, John P O. M., Ic.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to du^ while serving on the U. 8. 8.
Dovmea. While that vessel was scouting

off the West Coast of Ireland in a heavy
gale on October 7, 1918, a sea broke on the
stern q;>reading the depth charge tracks and
dislodged a number of depth charges which
became a menace to the ship. This man,
with an officer and other enlisted men, at
once undertook to secure the bombs, at
great personal risk to themselves, as the
seas were breaking over the stem, finally
succeeding.

COOK, Fred L SI., 2c.

U. 8. N. R. F. Frederick L. Cook re-
mained at his post after all hands had left
the ship sendis« out 8. O. 8. calls while the
ship was under fire, and it became
necessary for him to jump overboard to
reach one of the small boats.

COOK, H. E Capt,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. Huron, engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
suppues to European ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

COOK. Norman 8 Ene.

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. 8. 8. Douplaet engaged in
the important, difficult, and hasardous duty
of mine sweeping on the coast of France.

COOKE. Henxy D Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding ofRcer
of the U. 8. 8. Allen, operating in the war
sone and protectixu; vitally important
convoys of troop and cargo ships through
the area of submarine activity, and fix
prompt and efficient action in contacts with
enemy submarines on March 11 and March
16. 1918.

COON. M. L Lieui.

U. 8. N. R. F. For extraordinary hero-
ism in charge of a boat sent out from the
U. 8. 8. Corona to the rescue of men from
the Florence H. which vessel, loaded with
explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April.
1918. Almost immediately after the out-
break of the fire the water in the vidnity
of the Florence U. was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The officers and crew of the Corona* a boats
drove their boats into the burning mass and
succeeded in saving the lives of manv men.
who, but for the heq> so promptly and heroi-
cally extended, must have perished in the
wreckage.

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COOPER, Geoise F. Capl.

U. S. N. For McoeptionaUy meritorious
MTvice in a duty of great reaponsibility as
commandant of the Fourth Naval District
till February 8, 1018, and then as chief of
staff to commandant. Fourth Naval
District.

COPASSAKI, Andrew C.G, M.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in command of
the armed guard of the S. S. Moreni; especi-
ally for very prompt action engaging enemy
submarine at 4 a. m. June 12, 1917. Ship
upon attack was soon in flames, but crew
continued to fight although outranged until
driven to boats by flames. Moreni hit 45
times. Crew cheered by Germans for their
plucky fight.

CORNELL, Walter C.B.M,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commander of the
armed guard of the S. S. WooMoekett and in
an encounter with an enen»r i^bmarine.
On March 21, 1918, a submarine was
sighted, which disappeared, and shortly
afterwards reappeared. Ship changed course
and fired one shot, and the submarine
submerged.

CORRY, W. M Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic
service as an air pilot making many daring
ffi^hts over the enemy's lines, also for un-
tinng and efficient efforts toward the
organisation of U. S. naval aviation,
foreign service, and the building up of the
norwem bombing project.

CORTRIGHT, A. B En».

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-343, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war aone.

CORWIN, A. A Lt. Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Porter, engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hazardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supplies through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

COTTRELL, Roy M LietU,

V. S. N. For exceptionidly merit<nious
and distinguished service while in command
oftheUTS. S. Orio2«, engaged in the impor-
tant and hasardous work of clearing the
North Sea of mines.

COUNTY, Timothy Rl., 3c.

U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service wnen the
S. S. Aecoma was sinking in the hurricane
on February 10 and 11, 1919. County re-
mained at his post and transmitted and
received messages under the most trying
conditions. '

COURTNEY, C. E Cop*.

^ U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Rowan, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested witii enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and pro-
tecting vitally important convoys of troops
and supplies through these waters and m
offensive and defensive action, vigorously
and unremittingly prosecuted against all
fcmns of enemy naval activity.

COVINGTON, J. W 5. C. 2c.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in rescuing a man
who was surrounded by powder boxes and
too exhausted to help himself.

COWIE, T. J R'Admr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of neat responsibility in
connection with naval subscriptions to the
third, fourth, and fifth Liberty loans.
Through his able, vig(vous and indefatigable
efforts the naval subscriptions to these loans
reached a total far beyond what could have
been anticipated and placed the Navv
easily in the lead of all other groups with
which it could properly be compared.

COX, J. F U. Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Monaghan, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasaraous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supplies through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against tuOi forms of enemy naval activity.

CRAFT, R. P Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. AphrodUe, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasaraous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supplies through waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines.

CRAM. G. E Lieut.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as
an officer in a boat sent out from the U. S. S.

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Chriitabel to the nsoue of men from the
Florence /T., which veaael, loaded with ex-
ploeives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April*
1018. Almost immediately after the out-
break of the fire the water m the vicinity of
the Florence H. waa covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The officers and crews of the ChriatabeVe
boats drove their boats into the burning
mass and succeeded in saving the lives of
manv men, who, but fm the help so promptly
and heroically given, must have ]
the wreckage.

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CRENSHAW. Arthur CapL

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
Commanding Officer of the U. S. 8. Prairie,

CRONAN, W. P Capt.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. Koningin der Nederlanden,
transporting troops to Europe through
waters infested by enemy submarines and
mines.

CRONE, Christian Lieut,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. 8. 8. Avocet, engaged in the im-
portant and haaardous wodc of clearing the
North 8ea of mines.

CR08BY. Paul T LieiU.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism
while serving with the American Expedi-
tionary Forces, France. His courage and
untiring energy in caring for the wounded
under fire, in many cases in the front line,
and with conspicuous disregard for personal
danger, were splendid examples to all
associated with him.

CR08E, W. M Capt,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorioiis
service in a dutv of great responsibility as
commanding omcer of the U. 8. 8. North
Dakota in the Atlantic Fleet.

CR08LEY, Walter 8 Capt.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as Naval Attache at
Petro|;rad, and for conducting a party of
Americans out of Russia in April, 1918,
under difficult and trying conditions. Later,
from March, 1018, to the conclusion of the
war, as Naval Attache at Madrid, his
services were of a high order.

CROUCH, Joseph L C.B.M.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commander oi the

armed guard of the 8. 8. Kermanehah, and
in an encounter with an enemy submarine.
On July 30, 1018, a torpedo was sighted,
but through quick manoeuvering, it missed
the ship. Ten minutes later a second tor^
pedo was sighted, ship again manoeuvered
and it missed, ship opened fire, one shot,
submarine disap];>egured. Later submarine
came to surface at a distance, and fire agun
was opened on it, when the submarine dis-
appeared.

CROWLEY, Florence CO. M,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commander of the
armed guard of the 8. 8. OoldehsU, and in an
engagement with an enemy submarine. On
July 10, 1017, the submarine was sighted
awash, and the ship apeoied fire; the sub-
marine fired two shots, dropped astern and
disappeared.

CULBERT. F. P Lieut,

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism on
the occasion of the fall of the French
dirigible Capitaine Caueein on April 25, 1018.
Two of the crew of the dirigible were in the
nose of the machine and jumped overboard
immediately. Being encumbered bv their
fur-lined coats and boots they called for
help, and Lieutenant Commander Maxfield
went to their assistance. When he in turn
called for help Lieutenant Culbert went
overboard and swam to the assistance of
the three who were in danger of drowning.

CULLEN, Gregory Lieut,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as Commanding
Officer of the U. 8. 8. Auk, engaged in the
difficult and haaardous duty of swe^ing
for and removing the minss of the North
8ea Barrage.

CUMMING8, D. E Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as executive officer of
the U. 8. 8. Shaiomut, engaged in laying
mine barrage in North 8ea.

CUNEEN, F. J Lieut,

U. 8. N. For distinguished and heroic
action as commanding officer of the U. 8. 8.
AL-11, engaged in the important, exacting
and hasardous duty of patrolling the waters
infested by enemy submarines, destroyers
and mines protecting vitally important
convoys of troops and supplies; and in
offensive and defensive action, vigorouslv
and unremittingly prosecuted against all
forms of enemy naval activity.

CURL, H. C Capt.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession in command of Naval
Base Hospital No. 5 in France and as
medical adviser to the commander U. 8.
naval forces in France.

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CUTTING, Lewis H Lieut.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorioua
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. S. JSobtn, engaged in the im-
portant and hasardous work of clearing the
North Sea of mines.

DAHUFF. Enos Lt.(J.O.)

U. 8. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service while in
command of the U. S. S. C-44, engaged in
the important and hasardous work of clears
ing the North Sea of mines.

DANENHOWER, Sloan LUut.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as wreck master
on board the salvage vessel, U. S. S.
Favorite, in which capacity he performed
exceptionally valuable and meritorious
service especiallv in the salvage of the
Weshoard Ho, Weatbridge, MoutU Vernon^
Conner, and Mtarray.

DANIELAK, Stanley Lieut.

U. S. N. For exceptionaUy meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. S. Sanderling, engaged in the
important and hasardous work of clearing
the North Sea of mines.

DANN, H. R Ena.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his prof ession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-130, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

DARCHE, Harris A Lt. (J. G.)

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism in
rendering services difficult to measure in the
operations against the enemy from Junel
to June 14, 1018, when his efforts in search-
ing for and burying the dead, in giving
cheer and spiritual comfort to the fighting
troops, in handling working parties and in
aiding the surgeons were tireless; and he
performed the last rites of the church under
fire.

DAVIDSON. W. S Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 0. S. Reid, engaged in the impor-
tantj exacting and hasardous duty of pa-
troUing the waters infested with enemv sub-
marines and mines, in escorting and pro-
tecting vitally important convoys of troops
and supplies through these waters, and in
offensive and defensive action, vigorously
and unremittingly prosecuted against all
forms of enemy naval activity.

DAVIS, John Leo G. If.. 2c

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty on the occasion of the
torpedoing of and explosion of the U. S. S.
CMsin on October 17, 1917. Davis, with
other members of the crew, was untiring in
his work of shoring up bulkheads, resta^ng
masts, and improvising means of towing.
He set an example to the younger and less
experienced members of the crew.

DAVIS, L. P Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Jarvia, engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supphes through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy navalactivity.

DAVIS. M. S Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his prof ession as commanding officer
of the U. a. 8. Shaw, engaged in the import
tantj exacting and hasardous duty of pa-
trolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supplies through these waters
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly proseoutea
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

DAVISON.F.T Lt. (J.G.)

U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious service in a duty of great responsi-
bility in the organisation of the first Yale
aviation unit which formed the nucleus of
the first Naval Reserve Flying Corps, from
which the U. S. naval aviation force,
foreign service, afterwards grew. The
efficiency of this group was largely due to
the example of loyal and courageous duty
set by this officer.

DAVISON. H. P Lt. (/. G.)

DAWES, R. A Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Waintoright, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and

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protecting vitally important oonyosrs of
troops and suppueB tnrough these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremitting^ prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

DAY, G. C Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his prof ession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. America and the U. S. S.
Montana^ engaged in the important, exact-
ing and hasardous duty of transportmg and
escorting troops and supplies to European
ports through waters imested with enemy
submarines and mines.

DAY, Roy Ehner C.G. M.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty while serving on the
U. S. S. N-3 on July 23, 1918, when that
vessel was struck by a shell, starting a leak,
and flooding the torpedo compartment.
Showed conspicuous courage ana presence
of mind, taking prompt and efficient action
to prevent flooding othor compartments,
and remaining at his post in tne face of
danger.

DAYTON, J. H Capt.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great ren>onsibility as
commanding officer of the U. S. S. Michtoan
in the Atlantic Fleet.

DEBARR, Harry lA. (J.G.)

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in com-
mand of the U. S. S. Thomaa Laundry,
engaged in the important and hasardous
work and clearing the North Sea of mines.

DE CERNEA, Edward JSna.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
horoic service in the line of his profession as
pilot of seaplanes engaged on anti-submarine
patrol ana especially for an attack upon an
enemy submarine on August 13. 1918, in
which the submarine is believed to have
been destroyed.

DECKER, B. C Capt.

U. S. N. For distingiiished service in the
line of his profession as naval attache at
Madrid, Spain, where he established an
Office of Naval Intelligence through which
he kept informed of the movements of all
suspicious persons leaving Spain and by his
unceasing vigilance was the means of appre-
hending and interning many dangerous
characters.

DEFREES, J. R Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. ArUigonet engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardous duty of

transportixig and escorting troops and
suppues through waters . infested with
enemy submarines and mines.

DELANEY, James C.G, M,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service as commanding officer of the armed
guard on the S. S. Campana in an engagement
with an enemy submarine. On August 6,
1917 the S. S. Campana fought a submarine
for f oiur hours at long range with ^uns, and
were compelled to abandon ship when
ammunition ran out. The report indicates
that the armed guard under Delaney's
command showed proper seal, and the
situation was handled in a very satisfactory

DELANO, Harvey Comdr,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility at
the Naval Gun Factory, as inspector in
charge of the drafting room, engaged in the
adaptation of available naval lieav;y guns
for use on land, and especially for his work
in producing the design of the 14-inch naval
railway battery and the 7-inch naval
tractor mount, both of which were used with
great effect in land warfare at the fighting
front in France.

DELANO, M. P Lieut:

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of a dirigible engaged in patrol and
convoy flights, in the war sone. in which
operations ne did exceptional work, pushins
his flights to the limits of physical ana
material endurance.

DELAVEY, Edmond Lieut,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. S. William Damold, engaged in
the important and hasardous work and
clearing the North Sea of mines.

DELL, F. A OOer

U. S. N. Commended for meritorious
conduct during an accident sustained by the
Bamegat on February 21. 1918. Dell, a
member of the engine-room force, was in
the fireroom three minutes after the
accident, which was flooded with escaping
steam and had the fires pulled.

DEMAREST, John C.G. M.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commander of the
armed guard of the S. S. BrindUla, and in an
encounter with an enemy submarine. On
October 27, 1918, a submarine was sighted
awadb and nre opened on it for half an hour,
during which thirteen shots were fired, some
of which appeared to be hits. The sub-
marine then submerged and disappeared.

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DESGRANGES. Harry E Eng., 2c.

U. S. N. R. F. For distiiiAtiished and
heroic services as a gunner and observer of
airplanes of the Northern Bombing Groups
in France, co-operating with the Allied
Armies on the Belgian Front from June to
November 1018, in bombing raids over
enemy territory and in action against
enemy aircraft.

DESSEZ, Paul T Camdr,

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as
regimental surgeon. Fifth Regiment of
Marines. On the dav that the regiment
suffered its heaviest losses, June 6, 1018,
this officer organised the service of caring
for and evacuating the wounded in the most
rarstematic and admirable manner. The
duty required almost constant exposure to
the fire of the enemy.

DEVALIN, CM Cojrf.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession in command of United
States naval hospital at Leith, Scotland.

DIBRELL, Aquilla G lA. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service as a
commanding officer of submarines engaged
in patrolling the United States Atlantic
Coast.

DICK, E. R Lieui,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commandor of the
U. S. S. C. No. 36 and Sub. Chaser Unit
4, engaged in the important, exacting, and
hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of
the war sone and operating against enemy
submarines and patrol vessels, and especi-
alhr for taking part in attacks upon enemy
submarines on August 21, August 23, and
September 2, 1018.

DICKINSON, Dwight, Jr LieiU.

U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary hero-
ism in action near St. Etienne, France,
October 4, 1018. Under terrific shell and
machine-gun fire, Lieutenant Dickinson
attended the wounded with utter disregard
for his own safety. When a shell struck
the dressing station which he had established
in an advanced sone he rushed to the assist-
ance of the wounded and, through his
devotion to duty, many lives were saved.

DICKSON, G. L Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. 0-3, operating against enemy
submarines off the Atlantic coast of the
United States.

DIERDORFF, R. A Eru.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on

the occasion of the collision between the
U. S. S. Shaw and the H. M. S. Aquitania
on October 0, 1018, when the Shaw was cut
in two and set on fire. Ensign Dierdorff.
of the ShaWt witk other officers and enlisted
men,^ threw overboard a large quantity
of 4-inch ammunition which was on deck:
only a few feet from a biasing oil tank, and
this while the ammunition near them was
already exploding. This heroic action
saved the ship from complete destruction
and made it possible for her to proceed to
port under her own steam in spite of the
loss of her bow.

DILLINGHAM. A. C, (Retired) . B-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility, for
excellent and thorough vroatk in charge of
the development of the Naval Operating
Base at Hampton Roads, Va. His duties
were preformed with marked ability and
excellent judgment.

DODD, E. H Cop*.

, U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. AnHgonet engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supplies to European ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

DOLE, Georges lA. (J.O.)

V. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service while in
coounand of the U. S. S. C-354, engaged in
the important and hasardous work and
clearing the North Sea of mines.

DONAHUE, Watson D Ena.

U. S. N. R. F. For distmguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-131, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

DONALDSON. N. V En».

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-08, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

DONLEY, Charles F B. Af., Ic.

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of the Florence H. wm ooyered with burn-
ing powder boxes, many of which exploded,
Boattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crew of the Corona* a boats drove their
boats into the burning mass without thought
of danger to themselves and assisted by
boats from the other shire present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of
many men who, but for the help so promptly
and heroically extended, must have perished
in the wreckage.

DONNELLY, Bernard Patrick C.G.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in command of
the armed guard of the S. S. Olynn. The
Olynn was attacked by a submarine which
opened fire at 4,500 yards. When the
submarine approached within three hun-
dred yards nre was opened and the sub-
marine disappeared. It is believed that
the prompt action of Chief Gunner Don-
nelly was responsible for the saving of the
vessel.

DORMANDY, Raymond L El, Ic,

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty while serving on the
U. S. Submarine 0-6, when that vessel was
fired upon in an awash condition, and hulled
six times on August 7, 1918. Stationed at
the main motor controllers, over which
water from Ic^Jes was pouring, short cir-
cuiting some of the leaks, Dormandy kept
his position, throwing the controller m, and
thus keeping the vessel under control
though suffering electric shocks, until the
vessel was out of danger.

DORTCH, I. F Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Wadstoorth and the
U. S. S. TaXbot^ engaged in the important,
exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling
the waters infested with enemy submarines
and mines, in escorting and protecting
vitally important convoys of troops and
sm>phes through these waters, and in
offensive and defensive action, vigorously
and unremittingly prosecuted against all
forms of enemy naval activity.

DOUGHERTY, Horace DeB Lieut.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Bobolink, engaged in the
hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of
the war sone and operating against enemy
submarines, and later in the difficult and
dangerous work of removing the North Sea
Mine Barrage and destroying drifting mines.

DOWNER, D. B U. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in

the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. 8. Ammen, engaged in
the important, exacting and hazardous duty
of patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supplies through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

DOYLE, James M Id. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as gunnery officer
of the U. S. S. Mount Vernon upon the
occasion of the torpedoing of that vessel on
September 9, 1918.

DOYLE, R. M. Jr Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distingiiished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Whipple, engaged in the
important, exacting and haiardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitalh^ important convoys of
troops and supplies through these waters,
and in offensive and^ defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy navalactivity.

DOYLE, S. H. R Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Oreat Northern, engaged in the
important, exacting and hazardous duty
of transporting and escorting troops and
supplies through waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines.

DRESEL, A. H lAeut.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as aid to commander
Azores detachment; also as commanding
officer of a destroyer engaged on patr^
in the war zone.

DRIVER, Orvil c' P. M.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on
the occasion of the collision of the U. S. S.
Shaw with H. M. S. Aquitania when the
Sfiaw was cut in two and set on fire. He
set a splendid example of efficiency, cool-
ness, and indifference to danger, especially
in taldng part in throwing overboaid ready
ammunition piled on the deck of the Shaw
within five feet of a blazing oil tank.

DRUSTRUP, Neils Lieut.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. S. Grebe, engaged in the impor-
tant and hazardous work and clearing the
North Sea of mines.

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Dubois, Eu«ene F lA. Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished servioe in the
line of his profession while attached to the
U. S. Submarine ^-6 upon the occasion of
a collision between that vessel and the
Charles WhiUemore, voluntarihr entered
flooded battery compartment of the N-d,
notwithstanding the danger that the
compartment might be filled with chlorine
gas if the water reached the batterjr cells,
and remained there, bailing until the
danger was passed.

DUBOSE, W. G Capt,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession on dvty as construc-
tion officer, U. S. Atlantic Fleet, and later
in connection with the fitting out and re-
pairing of vessels of the fleet. Further for
valuable service in equipping the vessels
with mine-protective devices.

DUFFETT, Wayne En»,

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which
capacity he made many flights for patrolling
the sea and bombing the enemy coasts
showing at all times courage and a high
spirit of duty.

DUFIE, Roe C En»,

U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service while in
command of the U. S. S. C-208, engaged in
the important and hasardous work and
clearing the North Sea of mines.

DUFFY, Paul Thomas Q. M., 2c.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished services and for the
splendid manner in which he conducted
himself and performed his duties; and also
for the efficiency, courage, and seal he
displayed in aiding in saving the U. S. S.
Mount Vernon when that ship was tor-
pedoed in the Atlantic Ocean on September
5, 1918.

DUNBAR, Palmer Hall, Jr Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service as a
commanding officer of submarines engaged
in patrolling the United States Atlantic
Coast.

DYSON, C. W R'Admr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility in
charge of the Division of Design of the
Bureau of Steam Engineering, and in
immediate charge of work on the design of
machinery for destroyers. Eagles, submar-
ine chasers, and mine sweepers, and of the
alterations and additions to merchant
vessels, yachts, etc., to make them suitable
for service with the Navy.

EAGER, Charles F Ena.

U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service when in
command of the U. S. S. C-254, engagd in
the important and hasardous work and
clearing the North Sea of mines.

EARLE. George H Lt. (/.<7.)

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished servioe
in the line of his prof ession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. VuAor on the occasion
of a fire on board that vessel at sea. when,
due to his heroic and inspiring leadership,
coolness and prompt action, uie ship was
saved, and no lives lost.

EARLE, N. P Lieui.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as officer of the deck
of the U. S. S. WadeiDorth on July 29, 1917,
on the occasion of an encounter with an
enemy submarine. Lieutenant Earle was
the first to sight the submarine and acted
promptly and correctly in changing the
course, and when in the proper position he
dropped a depth charge which is believed
to nave either crippled the submarine or
destroyed it.

EASLEY. Robert L Q. M., le.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty on the occasion of the
collision of the U. S. S. Shaw with H. M. S.
Aquitania, when the S?uiw was cut in two
and set on fire. With others, Easley
remained on bouxl and was indefatigable
in efforts to save the ship, fighting the fire,
plugging the gash in the side, and in work-
ingthe ship into port.

EASTERWOOD, J. L Em.

EASTMAN, Ray W. T.

U. 8. N. For distinguished servioe and
devotion to duty while serving on the
U. S. 8. Mount Vernon, when that vessel
was torpedoed on September 5, 1918.
Eastman was in a fireroom, and handled
his men with coolness when water had gone
out of sight in the boilers, lights extin-
guished and communications broken. His
bearing and conduct set an example which
was an important factor in maintaining
discipline and contributed to the saving of
the ship.

ECCLESTON. H. R Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary hero-
ism in charge of a boat sent out from the

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U. S. S. Corona to the rescue of men from the
Floreneo H., which veeeel, loaded with ex-
plonves, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1018. Almost immediately after the out-
break of the fire, the water in the vicinity
of iAie Florence H. was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The officers and crews of the Coronate
boats drove their boats into the burning
mass and succeeded in saving the lives en
many men, who, but for the help so promptly
and heroically given must have perished in
the wreckage.

EDWARDS, John D., (Deceased) . . .Lieut,
U. 8. N. F<» exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in the line of his
prafession on the U. S. S. Shato^ when that
shii> was rammed by the steamship Aqua^
tania. Lieutenant JBklwards lost his life
in the explosion.

EDWARDS, W. A. lA, Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession while serving on
the staff of the commander of the United
States Naval forces operating in European
waters.

ELAM, RusseU, (Deceased) Cook

U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism
in an attempt to save the coal-laden steamer
WdUnaton after that vessel had been tor-
pedoed on September 16, 1018. Immedi-
ately after the ship was torpedoed she was
abandoned by her crew. Volunteers were
called for from the Seneca to go on board
the Wdlington and attempt to save her.
Elam. with seventeen other men volun-
teered, and although there was a high sea
running, and it was known that the ship
was in danger also of further submarine
attack. The vessel was kept afloat for
some hours, but finally sank. Of the
eighteen men who volunteered, Elam being
one of the ten who were drowned.

ELLER, Roscoe A. CO, M,

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty on the occasion of the
torpedoing of and explosion on the U. S. S.
Casein on October 17, 1017. It was largely
due to the coolness, leadership and devotion
to duty of this man, and other members of
the crew that the vessel was not lost. He
was imtiring in his work of shormg up bulk-
heads, restajring masts, and improvising
means of towing. He set an example to
the younger and less experienced members
of the crew.

ELLIS, Otis B Sng., 2c.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty while serving on the U. S.

Mine Sweeper Paiuxent. Whfle sweeping
the Northern Barrage on March 22, 1019,
a lower level mine exploded directkr under-
neath the ship, the shock of whicn was so
great as to put out all lif^ts in the fireroom
and to loosen floor plates and throw them
in the air. Ellis with two others remained
bravely at his post and continued the work
of keeping up steam in spite of difficulties
until broken lights had been replaced.

ELLISON, Walter A. -P., Ic.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as
a member of the crew of boats sent out
from the U. S. S. Whipple to the rescue of
men from the Florence H. which vessel
loaded with explosives, was burned in the
harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th
of April, 1018. Almost immediately after
the outbreak of fire the water in the vidni^
of the Florence H. was covered with
burning powder boxes, many of which ex-
ploded, scattering flames throughout the
wrecksige. The crews of the IFAippfe's
boats drove their boats into the burning
mass without thought of danger to them-
selves and, assisted by boats from the other
shi^ present in the harbor, succeeded in
savmg the lives of many men who, but for
the help so promptly and heroically ex-
tended, must have penshed in the wreckage.

ELLYSON, T. G Comdr.

U. S. N. For distingiushed service in
the line of his profession as assistant for
operations to commander Sub-Chaser
Detachment 1, and was largely responsible
for the development of successful sub-
chaser tactics and doctrine.

ELMORE, William L. CO. M.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duly while serving on the U. S.
Submarine E-1, while at sea on December
12, 1017, a five inch line fouled a propeller
and diving rudder, so that they could not
be used. Elmore volunteered to clear the
propeller. While the seas were still running
nign, with a rope around his body, he swam
to the stem, dived, and under great danger
and difficulty cut away the fouled line, and
cleared the propeller.

EMMET, R. R. M lA. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as executive officer of
the U. S. S. Canonicue engaged in laying
mine barrage in North Sea.

EMRICK, R. P Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession in command of the
U. S. S. Barry and later the U. S. S. Oregory.
engaged in the important, exacting and
hasardous duty of escorting troops and
cargo ships through waters infested by
enemy submarines and minaff-

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ENGLISH^ Huntington U. (/. G.)

U. S. N. R. F. For dutinsuished service
in the line of his profession on the occasion
of the torpedoing of the Finland on October
28, 1017, when he jumped overboard from
the U. S. S. Wakita in a rough sea and
rescued a soldier who had jumped over-
board from the Finland. Later, as fire
control officer of the Wakita, he partici-
pated in an engagement with a submarine
on November 28, 1917, as a result of which
the submarine was severely damaged, if
not actually destn^ed.

ENGLISH, R. H lA. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service as
commanding officer of the U. S. S. CM, en-
gaged in the important^ exacting and hai-
ardous duty of patrolhng the waters in-
fested by enemy submarines, destroyers and
mines, protecting vitally important convosrs
of troops and supplies and m offensive and
defensive action, vigorously and unremit-
tingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy
naval activity.

For his heroic conduct imon the occasion
of the explosion on the U. S. S. 0-5. At
the risk of his own life he entered the after
battery compartment, which was filled
with smoke and debris from the exploding
batteries, and rescued Lt. Comdr. G. A.
Trever, U. S. N., from being burned to
death.

ESHOM,C.W lA. (/.(?.)

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as conmianding officer
of the U. S. S. C-324. engaged in the
important, exacting and nasardous duty of
patrolUng the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

ESLINGER, Ross C.B,M.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism
and devotion to du^ while servmg on the
U. S. S. Patuxent, While mine sweeping on
the North Sea Barrage on May 12, 1919,
it became necessary to clear a mine from a
kite. Eslinger volunteered for this work.
Some minutes after its arrival at the surface
the mine exploded. He had been on the
fan tail working within a few feet of the
mine, but took cover just in time to escape
the fragments. After the explosion, not-
withstanding his weakened condition due
to the explosion, he went overboard and
rescued a shipmate, who had been blown
into the water. He also gave valuable
assistance in rescuing other men who were
overboard, and in clearing away the wreek-
afsb from the explosion. Before and after
the exploeion he displayed courage and
excellent seamanship.

BSSERY, C. W. Sna.

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service

in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. B. S. C-82, engaged in the
important, exacting and haiardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

EVANS, C. H Snt.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. B. S. C-46, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

EVANS, F. T Cope.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his prof ession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. May and later of U. S. naval
aviation station at Pauillac, France.

EVANS, J. E C.B. M,

U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary hero-
ism upon the occasion of a fire on board the
5C-59 at the navy yard. New York, on
Sept. 17, 1918. Two depth bombs were in
the Y guns and six more on the after deck.
The fire was very violent, the flames reach-
ing as high as the masthead. Evans, with
three others went on board without orders
and removed the bombs from the Y guns,
these bombs being so hot at the time that
the paint on them was blistered.

EVANS, Waldo Capt,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
tile line of his profession as commanding
oflScer of the U. S. S. Nmo Orleans and the
U. S. S. St. LouM, engaged in the important,
exacting and hasardous duty of transporting
and escorting trooi» and supplies through
waters infested with enemy submarines
and mines.

EVERSON, J. H Lt. Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
Une of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Fannina, engaged in the
important, exacting and nasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important oonvosrs of
troops and supphes through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive actionj
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

FABBRI, Alessandro lAeut,

U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious service in a duty of great responsi-
bility in the development of the radio re-
reiving station at Qtter Cliffs, Maine, and
the small receiving station at Sea Wall.
Under Lieutenant Fabbri's direction, the
station was developed from a small,
amateur experimental station until at the
end of the war it was the most important
and the most efficient station in the world.

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FABRIS. John M. M., U,

U. S. N. R. F. For diBtmsuished servioe
in the line of his profession and devotion
to duty while serving on the U. S. S. C-170,
in the engagement, at Durasso, on October
2, 1018. During the whole engagement,
he held in place with his hand a broken trip
rod igniter spring, thereby enabling his
vessel to maintain speed and position when
otherwise she would have been forced out
of formation to make repairs.

FAHEY, Charles Ena.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as an aviator of land planes
to the Northern Bombing Group in active
operations, co-operating with the Allied
.^^mies on the Belgian front during Sep-
tember, October and November 1018,
bombing enemy bases^ aerodromes, sub-
marine bases, ammunition dumps, railroad
junctions, etc.

FAIRFIELD, Arthur P. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. 8. McDougal, operating in the
war sone and protecting vitall^r important
convoys of troop and cargo smps through
the area of submarine activity, and for
prompt and efficient action in contact on
September 8 with a submarine which
attempted an attack upon a convoy.

FALLON, Henry N Lieut,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as an officer of the
watch of the U. S. S. O'Brien in an engage-
ment with a submarine on September 14,
1017. The submarine was discovered in
the early dawn and Lieutenant Fallon
immediately headed for her at full speed,
forcing her to submerge and preventing
an attack upon the merchant vessels which
were under the escort of the O'Brien.

FALLON, Nugent Lt. (J.G.)

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as an aviator of a seaplane
operating with the Royal Air Force Station
at Felixstowe, England. He participated
in several successful offensive patrols over
the North Sea and made one of the first
experimental ffights from towing lighters.
He made one raid over Heligoland Bight,
in company with several other British sea-
planes during which one enemy seaplane
was destroyed.

FARLEY, L. C Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Ammen and the U. S. S.
Allen, engaged in the important, exacting
and hasardous duty of patrolling the waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines,

in escorting and protecting vitally impor-
tant convoys of troops and supplies through
these waters, and in offensive and defensive
action, vigorously and unremittingly pros-
ecuted against all forms of enemy naval
activity.

FARQUHAR. Allan 8 Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished servioe in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. b. S. Sterett operating in the war
sone and protecting vitally important
convoys of troop and cargo ships tiirough
the area of submarine activity. Also for
resolute and skilful servioe in rescuing the
passengers and crew of the Japanese
steamer Hirano Maru on October 4, 1018,
and for prompt and efficient action in
contacts with enemy submarines on May
31 and June 1.

FARWELL, Earl T Lt. Comdr,

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished servioe
as executive officer of the U. S. S. Wakiva
on the occasion of the engagement of that
vessel with a German submarine, as a result
of which the submarine was destroyed.

FARWELL, Wray G Comdr,

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism
under fire on June 6, 1018, when his regi-
mental commander was wounded by a
sniper's bullet, in personally supervising
his evacuation across a field exposed to fire
of machine guns and snipers.

FECHTELER, A. F R-Admr,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
division commander of the Atlantic fleet
and later as commandant of the navy yard,
Norfolk, Va.

FELLERS, W.M Lt. (J.Q.)

U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary hero-
ism as an observer in a seaplane which was
being utilised for the test of a new method
of aerodynamic control. Realising the
pilot was practically helpless to control the
machine, he nevertheless accompanied the
pilot into the air and they continued the
experiment in order that the test might be

FERGUSON. John N Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished servioe in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the naval Ammunition Depot at lona
Island, where, due to his able administra-
tion, the facilities were increased and
operated so that ammunition was supplied
promptly, in spite of the enormous demand
made upon it. A depth charge loading
plant was established, which loaded most
of the depth charges used by our naval
forces.

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FERNANDEZ. George E W.Y,

U. S. N. For eztraordinarv heroism on
the oooasion of the colliaion of the U. 8. S.
Shavi with H. M. S. Aquitania when the
Shaw was cut in two and set on fire. He
set a splendid example of efficiency, cool-
ness, and indifference to danger, especially
in taking part in throwing overboard ready
ammunition piled on the deck of the Shaw
within five feet of a biasing oil tank.

FERRIS. L. W P.AF,

U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary hero-
ism upon the occasion of a fire on board the'
SC-69 at the navy yard. New York, on
Sept. 17, 1918. Two depth bombs were
in the Y guns and six more on the after
deck. The fire was very violent, the flames
reaching as high as the masthead. Ferris
with three others went on board without
orders and removed the bombs from the
Y guns, these bombs being so hot at the
time that the paint on them was blistered.

FISHER, CHARLES W Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as Aide on the staff of
the commander, U. S. Naval Forces in
France.

FISHER. Frank R C. M. M.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism
while serving on th^tJ. S. S. Cawin. After
the torpedoing of that vessel on the ex-
plosion on board, he went into a compart-
ment from which smoke was pouring, and
into which a magasine opened, together
with two officers to inspect conditions in
the magasine, and locate the source of the
fire. Afterwards, with others, he was
untiring in shoring up bulkheads, etc.
setting a splended example to others.

FISKE, C. N .Capt,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as force medical
officer, cruiser and transport force.

FITZSIMMONS, Frank L Ph. Af., 3c.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty while serving with the
6th Regiment, U. S. Marines, in action near
Bayonville, November 2, 1018, after his
gas mask and overcoat had been torn from
him by a shell fragment, he continued the
advunce and exposed himself while dressing
the wounded. He was exceptionally cour-
ageous and efficient in this work and thereby
saved many lives.

FLANIGAN, H. A U. Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as conmianding officer
of the U. S. S. Rowan, engaged in the im-
portant, exacting, and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and

protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supphes through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against aU forms of enemy naval activity.

FLAUTT, J. A LieuL

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as
an officer in a boat sent out from the
U. S. S. Wanderer to the rescue of men from
the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with
explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediately after the out-
break of the fire the water m the vicinity of
the Florence H. was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The officers and crews of the Wanderer*^
boats drove their boats into the burning
mass and succeeded in saving the lives of
many men, who but for the help so promptly
and heroically given, must have perished
in the wreckage.

FLETCHER. F. J Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Benham, engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitcdly important convoys of
troops and supphes through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

FLINK. Charles W Cox.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession while serving
as member of the Armed Guard of the S. S.
Lake Ownee. When that vessel was tor-
pedoed on September 3, 1918, in the night,
the commander of the guard was injured
and rendered unconscious in his stateroom.
Flink took charge and manned the guns,
but the submarine could not be seen. The
merchant crew abandoned the ship, which
was sinking rapidly. FUnk then carried
the unconscious commander to the boats,
the main deck then being awash.

FLOE, Sanford M G. AT., 2c.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service as a member of
the crew of the U. S. S. McCaa on Septem-
ber 9, 1918, when the Canadian I'acific
ocean service passenger S. 8. Mieaanabie
was torpedoed twice by a German sub.
Floe, with other members of the crew,
rescued the survivors of the MUeanabie at
imminent risk of life, and for this heroic
duty would be considered as having per-
formed distinguished service in the line of
duty.

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FLOWERS, Prank. Ch. Com, 8t.

U. S. N. ,For distinguished and meritor-
ious service on board the U. S. S. Leviathan,
Flowers started the mess organisatioUt and
had charge of the training of the personnel
of the commissary department; in addition,
the refitting of the galleys, cold storage, and
working out the system of feeding the troops
devolved upon him. He inaugurated a

astern which was adopted as a standard for
e entire transport service. His abilitv,
seal, devotion, and experience helped build
up an efficient commissary system which
was little changed during the entire war.

FLOWERS, Stacy R Sng, 2c.

U. S. N. Flowers, at his own risk of life,
performed most meritorious service to the
Government in entering the engine room of
the U. S. S. Cuyama on September 19, 1918,
when filled witii ammonia fumes, and per-
formed rescue and repair work.

FOLLIS, John Joseph F., le.

U. S. N. For exceptional^ meritorious
and distinguished service, ana for teal and
courage displayed in the engine room of the
U. S. S. Mount Vernon, when that ship was
torpedoed in the AtUmtic Ocean on Sep-
tember 5, 1918.

FORD, H. L Ena,

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. a. S. C-87, engaged in the
important, exacting and hazardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

FORD, P. J Irf. (/. G.)

U. S. N. R. P. For distinguished service
in the line of his jprof ession as commanding
officer U. S. S. CahiU. engaged in the im-
portant, difficult, and hasardous duty of
mine sweeping on the coast of France.

FORGUS. H. H U. Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as executive officer of
the U. S. S. Quinn^Kmo engaged in laying
mine barrage in North Sea.

FOSTER, Harold P. Jd.(J.O.)

U. S. N. R. P. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-272, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolUng the waters of the war cone and
operating against enemy submarines.

FOSTER, M. J lA. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Erieeaon, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of

patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supjpkes through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

FOX. Harry V F., Ic.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty while serving on the
U. S. Mine Sweeper Patuxent. While
sweeping the Northern Barrage on March
^, 1919, a lower level mine exploded
directly underneath the ship, the shock of
which was so great as to put out all the
lights in the fire room and to loosen floor
plates and throw them in the air. Fox,
with two others, remained bravely at his
post and continued the work of keeping up
steam in spite of difficulties until broken
lights had been replaced.

FRAENZEL, Albert C Lieut.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his prof ession as commanding officer
of the U. a, S. William Johnaon^ engaged in
the difficult and hasardous operation of
sweeping for and removing mines of the
North Sea Mine Barrage under exception-
al^ difficult conditions.

FRANCIS, T. E Ene.

U. S. N. R. P. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service while in
command of the U. S. S. C-254, engaged in
the important and hasardous work of
clearing the North Sea of mines.

FRANK, H. M Cox,

U. S. N. For extraordinary horoism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. S. S. Steuxart to the rescue of men
from the Florence J7., which vessel, loaded
with explosives, was burned in the harbOT
of (^uibBron on the night of the 17th of
April, 1918. Almost immediately after the
outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of
the Florence H. was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the StewarVe boats drove their
boats into the burning mass without thought

of danger to themselves and, assisted by
boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of
many men who, but for the help so promptly
and heroically extended, must have perished
in the wreckage.

FRANKLIN, WiUiam B Comdr.

U. S. N. R. P. For exceptionally meri-
torious service in a duty of great responsi-
bility as commanding officer of the U. S.
tiAYiX training station, Pelham Bay Park,
New York.

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FRAZER, H. C Lt. Comdr, '

U. S. N. For distinguished service as a
commanding officer of submarines engaged
in iMitroUing the United States Atlantic
Coast.

FREED, Albert E Lieui,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in com-
mand of the U. 8. S. EideTt engaged in the
important and hasardous work of clearing
the North Sea of mines.

FREEDMAN, L. W. Ens.

U. S. N. For distinguished and gallant
conduct as radio operator of tiie U. S. S.
Luckenbach on the occasion of an encounter
with an enemy submarine on October 10,
1917. The radio antennae having been
carried away by bursting shrai>nel from the
enemy, Freedman repaired this under fire
and continued to maintain conmiunication
with the U. S. S. NiehoUon until that
vessel arrived and compelled the submarine
to submerge.

FREEMAN, C. S Capl.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Manchuria, the IJ. S. S.
Orizaba and the U. S. S. Maui, engaged in
the important, exacting and hasardous duty
of transporting and escorting troops aid
supplies to European ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

FREEMAN, G. F Capt,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession in charge of the Navy
base hospital at Brest, France, and as force
medical officer on the staff of the com-
mander U. S. Naval Forces in Fhince.

FREMGEN^ William

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distingiiished service while in command
of the U. S. S. Lapwing, engaged in the
important and hasardous work of clearing
the North Sea of mines.

FREMONT, J. C Comdr,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Wilke9, the U. S. S. Wadt-
worth and the U. S. S. NiehoUon, engaged
in the important, exacting and hasardous
duty of patrolling the waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines, in escorting
and protecting vitally important convoys
of troops and supplies through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

FRIEDELL, D. J Lt. Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the

line of his profession in command of the
ALS. canving out an unusual number of
patrols and maintaining his ship always in
efficient condition ana readiness for im-
mediate service.

FRIEDELL, Wilhelm L Comdr,

U.S.N. For distinci;uished service in the
line of his profession in command of the
U. S. Naval Submarine Forces in European
Waters.

FROASS, Paul E Ent.

U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service as an
aviator, engaged in the hasardous dutv of
bombing enemy submarines from the base
at Wexford, Ireland.

FROST, H. H Lt. Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as Aide to Commander,
American Patrol Detachment, Atlantic
Fleet, and particularly in the development
of the Tactics of surface vessels and aircraft
in combined operations against submarines.

FROTHINGHAM. P. B.! Ent.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as an aviator of land planes
attached to the Northern Bombing Group
in active operations co-operating with the
Allied Armies on the Belgian front during
September, October and November, 1018,
bombing enemy bases^ aerodromes, sub-
marine bases, ammunition dumps, railroad
junctions, etc.

FULLAM, William F B-Admr.

V. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of n-eat responsibility as
commander of the Reserve Force, U. S.
Pacific Fleet, and senior officer in command
of the Pacific Station during the absence
of the commander-in-chief in South
Atlantic waters.

FULLER, H. G Lt, Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Wenonah, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escortii^ troops and
suppkes through waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines.

PURER, J. A Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as officer in charge of
the supply division of the Bureau of Con-
struction and Repair and of matters per-
taining to small vessels, including the design
and construction of over 450 110-foot sub.
chasers, the building of which was dis-
tributed among a Iwge number of firms,

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none of whom had any experience with
Navy work. The Buoceasful accomplish-
ment of this work was largely due to the
initiative and executive abihty of Com-
mander Furer.

FYFFE, Joseph Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as fleet paymaster on
the staff of the commander in chief of the
U. S. Pacific Fleet.

GADE, John Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as naval attache at
Copenhagen, Denmark, where he developed
sources of information which were most
valuable to the commander of naval forces
operating in European waters and to the
Naval Information Division of the British
Admiralty.

GALBRAITH, W. W Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Sacramento^ engaged in the
important, exacting and hazardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supplies through waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines.

GARDNER, Alfred U. (J.G.)

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of a dirigible engaged in patrol and
convoy flights, in the war sone, in which
operations he did exceptional work, pushing
his flights to the limits of phjnsical and
material endurance and upon one occasion
broke all records for length of flight for her
type of ship.

GARRISON, Columbus R Bosn.

For exceptional meritorious and dis-
tinguished service as commanding officer of
the armed guard for the steamship Motano.
The Motano was torpedoed and sunk by a
submarine in the English Channel July 31,
1917, and the reports indicate that the
commanding officer of the armed guard and
the members of his force were imbued with
proper zeal and that they were well trained
and efficient.

GARRISON, H. A Comdr.

U. S. N. For distingjuished service in the
line of his profession in charge of Naval
Base Hospital No 5, Brest, France.

GARVEY. Edward T En».

U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service as an
aviator, engaged in the hazardous duty of
bombing enemy submarines from aero-
planes from the base at Wexford, Ireland.

GARVEY, Frank B O.M.,3c.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. S. S. Corona to the rescue of men from
the Florence H. which vessel, loaded with
explosives, was burned in the harbor of
QuibCTon on the night of the 17th of April,
1018. Almost immediately after the out-
break of fire the water in the vicinity of the
Fhrertce H. was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the Corona' a boats drove their
boats into the burning mass without thought
of danger to themselves, and, assisted by
boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of
many men who, but for the help so prompt^
and heroically extended, must nave perished
in the wreckage.

GASTON. William JJ.(J.O.)

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as an aviator operating with
U. S. naval aviation forces, foreign service,
and with the British school of night bomb-
ing. Made several raids over enemy lines.

GATES, C. W Ens.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which
capacity he made many flights for patrol-
ling the sea and bombing the enemv coasts,
showing at all times courage and a high
spirit of duty.

GATES, E. G C.B.M.,2e.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. S. S. Stewart to the rescue of men
from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded
with explosives, was burned in the harbor
of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of
AprO, 1018. Almost immediately after the
outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of
the Florence H. was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the Stewart's boats drove their
boats into the burning mass without
thought of danger to themselves and, assist-
ed by boats from the other ships present in
the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of
many men who, but for the help so promptly
and heroically extended, must nave perumed
in the wreckage.

GATES, H. D., (Deceased) C. Ph., M.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism
while serving with the U. S. Marines in
action near Vierzy on July 19, 1018. Did
cool and effective work in caring for
wounded under heavy fire in the open and
without adequate shelter.

GAY, J. B Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the

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line of his profession as oommandins officer
of the U. S. S. Benham and the U. 8. S.
Conyngham^ engaged in the important,
e»act,ing and hasardous duty of patrolling the
waters infested with enemy submarines
and mines, in escorting and protecting
vitally important convoys of troops and
supphes through these waters, and in
offensive and defensive action, vigorously
and unremittingly prosecuted against all
forms of enemy naval activity.

GELM, G. E Capt.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a du^ of great responsibility as
commanding officer of the U. S. S. Kear'
9arge in the Atlantic Fleet.

GEORGE, Harry, (Retired) Capt.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commandant of the navy yard. Mare
Island, California.

GHERARDI, W. R Capt.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in th«
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. DeKalb, engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supplies to European ports uirough waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

GIBSON, Harry L.. (Deceased).. .C.B. M.
U. 8. N. Conmiended for heroic con-
duct following the sinking of the Jacob
Jones on December 6, 1917. Displayed
cheerful conduct and was an inspiration to
the rest of the crew.

GIFFEN, R. C Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. Trippe. engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supjphes through these waters,
and in ofiFensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

GILE8, W. J Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. Finland, engaged in the im-
p<nlant, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
suppues to European ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

GILL, J. E Comdr,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as fleet siu^eon, U. 8.
Asiatic Fleet, and especially for his work in

the care of the sick and wounded of the
Csecho-Slovak and other allied armies
operating in Siberia and in the establish-
ment and administration and organisation
of an up-to-date hospital for international
service at Vladivostok.

GILL, W. A R-Admr,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as

§ resident of the Board of Inspection and
urvey in connection with the inspection
of naval units, etc.

GILL, William T lAetd.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism in
action near Viersy on July 19, 1918, when
he established a forward dressing station
close behind the advanced lines and for
15 hours dressed the woimded and evacuated
them to the rear while subjected to intense
front and flank fire without adequate pro-
tection. His fearlessness saved the lives of
wounded who otherwise would have been
lost to the service.

GILLI8, Irvin V Comdr,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as naval attache at
Pekin, China, in which capacity his knowl-
edge of the language enabled him to render
special service in Intelligence work and in
obtaining information concerning various
matters of great importance to the Govern-
ment.

GILMER, W. W Capt.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a du^ of great responsibility as
commanding officer of the U. 8. 8. ^ntih
Carolina.

GILMORE. M. D U. Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service as a
commanding officer of submarines engaged
in patrolling the United States Atlantic
Coast.

GINNS, Michael J Engineman^ Ic.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism on
the occasion of the collision of the U. 8. 8.
Shaw with the H. M. 8. Aquitania when the
Shaw was cut in two and set on fire. He
with others set a splendid example of
efficiency, coolness, and indifference to
danger, remaining at his post in the engine
room, although water was knee deep and
he had every reason to believe the ship was

GLANN, A. E Lieirf.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism as
an officer of the U. 8. 8. 0-6 when that
vessel was fired upon in an awash condi-
tion and hulled six times, on August 7, 1918,

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in going on deck while the vessel was under
fire, to signal and to open up the oonning
tower, which was flooded and inaccessible
from below.

GLEASON, H. M Capt,

U. S. N. F<» exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of fxeat responsibility as
head of the hull division, Mare Island Navy
Yard, where, undo: his direction a new
record was made in the construction of
destr<^ers and submarines.

GLENNON, James H R-Admr.

V. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibilitv as
division commander of the Atlantic Fleet.

GOLDSMITH, Fred O JJ. (J-O.)

U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service while in
command of the U. S. S. John CoUinSt
engaged in the important and haiuaxlous
work of clearing the North Sea of mines.

GOODWIN, Francis Ena,

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C--14, engaged in the
important, exacting and haiardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

GOODWIN, Oscar Sexton Ph. Af., U,

U. S. N. For excei^tionaUb^ meritorious
and distinguished service while attached to
regimental headquarters. Sixth Marines,
A. E. F. In action against the enemy near
Thiaucourt, France, on Sept. 15, 1918, he
worked just behind the front line in the
open field without shelter or protection
under heavy and continuous fire, administer-
ing to many wounded comrades. He has
distin^^uished himself in every engagement
in which his regiment participated and has
been repeatedly recommended for gaUantry.

GORDON, John Bmkr.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty on the occasion of the
torpedoing of and explosion on the U. S. S.
Catain on October 17, 1917. Gordon, with
other members of the crew, was untiring
in his work of shoring np bulkheads,
restaying masts and improvising means of
towing. He set an example to the younger
and less experienced members of the crew.

GORMAN, Raymond J Sea.

U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism
as a member of the crew of the U. S. S.
Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden
steamer WeUingUm after that vessel had
been torpedoed on September 16, 1918.

Immediately after the ship was torpedoed
she was abandoned by her crew. Volun-
teers were called for from the Seneca. Ete
was one of the eighteen who volimteered
although there was a high sea running and
it was known that the ship was in danger of
sinking and that there was danger aUso of
further submarine attack. The vessel was
kept afloat for some hours but finally sank.
Of the eighteen men who volunteered, only
eight were rescued, the others being
drowned.

GOSS, N. H Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. O'Brien and the U. S. S.
WadtwcrtK engaged in the important
exacting and haiardous duty of patrolling
the waters infested with enemy submarines
and mines, in escorting and protecting
vitally important convoys of troops and
supphes through these waters, and in
offensive and defensive action, vigorously
and unremittingly prosecuted against aU
forms of enemy naval activity.

GOULD, Jay Lt. (J.G.)

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession attached to
U. S. naval forces in the waters of northern
Russia and as aid on staff of commander of
this force. Was under fire upon several
occasions.

GRADY, John Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officor
of the U. S. S. Wihdminat engaged in the
important, exacting and hasaraous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supplies to European ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

GRADY, R. C Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as aid to commander
U. S. Submarine Forces in European waters
and temporarily in command of submarine
forces during the illness of the permanent
commander.

GRAHAM, A. T Cop*.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Sibonej/t engaged in the
important, exacting and hazardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supplies to European ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

GRANTHAM, J. H., (Deceased) H. A. Ic.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious

and heroic conduct T^le attached to the

Ninety-fourth Company, Sixth Marines in

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action against the enemy in the Meuee-
Aitionne, Fntnce, November 1-11, 1018.
With unwavering courage and utter dis-
regard of all personal danger this man
dreased and attended wounded in the face
of constant and terrific machine gun and
shell fire until he himself was killed while
in the act of bandaging a wounded comrade.

GRAYSON, CaiyT B-Admr.

V. B. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
phjnsician and aid to the President of the
United States during the war.

GREELY, Joseph M Cox.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service as a member of
the crew of the U. S. S. McCaU on Septem-
ber 0, 1918, the Canadian Pacific Ocean
service passenger S. S. Miatanabie was tor-
pedoed twice by a German submarine.
Greely. with other members of the crew
rescued the survivors of the MisMnabie at
imminent risk of life and for this heroio
duty should be considered as havinf( per-
formed distinguished service in the kne of
duty.

GREER, William B Ph. M., 2e.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism in
the line of his prof eesion in action at Blanc
Mont Ridge, from October 6 to 10, 1018.
with the 3rd Battalion, 5th R^^iment.
U. S. Marines. Volunteered to go forward
to direct bearers to advance dressing
station over ground covered by terrific fire,
returned to the dressing station and dressea
the wounded regardless of bombardment
and firing from enemy airplanes.

GREIG, Stuart O Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. Submarine £-6, which pro-
ceeded from Halifax to Ponta Delgada in
October 1917, under its own power, arrived
there ready for immediate service and was
engaged in the hasardous and exacting
dutv of patrolling the waters in the vidnity
of Aiores until we Armistice.

GREIS, Joseph J^ B. S. M. T. H., le.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to datyt when the U. S. S. Conyng-
ham was at sea m a heavy storm on Novem-
ber 7, 1918. A heavy sea came over the
stern, releasing several d^th charges,
which rolled around the deck and two went
overboard. Greis went to the assistance of
another man who rushed down in an attempt
to prevent more charges going overboard.
They managed to hola the charges at great
personal danger and later were assisted in
securing them, by two other men.

GRESHAM, W. F

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service as commanding
officer of the armed guard on S. S. AOee in
an engagement with an enemy submarine.
The report indicates that the men showed
the prqper seal, and were well trained and
efficient.

GRIFFIN, Francis H C.W.T.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service, and also for
courageous conduct and devotion to duty
as member of the crew of the U. S. S. Mount
Vernon when that ship was torpedoed in the
Atlantic Ocean on September 5, 1918.

GRIMES, J. O Sea.

U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism
on the occasion of the explosion at the T. A.
Gillespie plant on October 4 and 5, 1918, in
moving a train of nine cars loaded with
T. N. T. from the danger sone when it was
not known at what moment further ex-
plosions might be expected.

GRIMLAND, Gordon A Lieut.

U. S. N. For distinguished service and
heroic conduct in the line of his profession
while serving against the enemy. Lt.
Grimland displayed exceptional gallantry at
Thiacourt, Fi-ance, on September 15, 1918,
in caring for the wounded and evacuating
them under heavy shell fire at great risk m
life.

GRIMSHAW, D. E. . . . * Mack., Ic.

U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism
as a member of the crew of the U. S. S.
Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden
steamer Wdlington after that vessel had
been torpedoed on September 16, 1918.
Inmiediately after the ship was torpedoed
she was abandoned by her crew. Volun-
teers were called for from the Seneca. He
was one of the eighteen who volunteered
although there was a high sea running and
it was known that the ship was in danger of
sinking and that there was danger tSao of
further submarine attack. The vessel was
kept afloat for some hours but finaUy sank.
Of the eighteen men who volunteered, only
eight were rescued, the others being
drowned.

GRISWOLD, R. M Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Kroonlandf engaged in the
important, exacting and hazardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supplies to European ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

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tion to duty, when the U. S. S.

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M. H. L C.B.M.

S. N. For exceptionally meritorious

distinguished service as conmianding

er of the armed guard of steamship

oajo. In an engagement with an enemy

> marine which lasted 35 minutes, the

D marine fired 40 shots, one of which

ruck the Navajo. The Navajo fired 27

lots. The twenty-sixth shot was seen to

lit the submarine just forward of the

forward gun and a cloud of flame and dark

gray smoke burst from the hatches. Almost

inunediately, the submarine sank bow first,

the stem luting high out of the water so

that the propellers could be seen revolving.

HAMMOND, Edgar T Lieut,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in conmiand
of the U. S. S. Penguin, engaged in the
important and hazardous work of clearing
the North Sea of mines.

HANBERRY, Reuel V C.B.M.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commander of the
armed guard of the S. S. AVt>ert WfxtU. On
November 28, 1917, that ship, loaded with
gasoline, struck a mine or was torpedoed
and caught fire. It was successfully
beached. Later, after salvage, again
caught fire, made harbor, but contmued to
burn several days. The armed guard
remained at stations while an engagement
was possible, and later made every effort to
salvage government property. The com-
mander of the armed guard is regarded as
handling the situation in a most excellent
manner.

HANCOCK, John M Comdr,

C. S. N. For esoeptionally nn^^ritorious
aervioe io n duty of grejit resi>onBibility in
connection with tht expancslon and [Lrlniinis-
tjntion of the Bureau of Supplies and
Aor^ ^intaif^ins liaison with

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b upplying thu Navy.

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GROSS, James L Bn».

U. S. N. R. F. For diBtinguiBhed service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-356, engaged in the
important, exacting and haiardous duty of
patrolUng the waters of the war sone and
<q;)erating against enemy submarines.

GROSSMAN, W. P Em,

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-327, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

GROVES, Benjamin H., (Deceased)

C.G.Jf.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in command of the
armed giiard of the S. S. Nyianxa. On
January 13, 1918, the Nyanxa engaged a
submarine in gunfire for two and one-half
hours and apparently hit the submarine.
The evidence shows that the ship was un-
doubtedly saved by the prompt and efficient
work of the commander of the armed guard
and gun's crew.

GROW, E. J Cavi.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as medical aide to
commander mine force, in connection with
the construction of the North Sea mine
barrage.

GUDGER, E. C C(mdr,

U. S . N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as supply officer.
Base 7, where, in spite of many difficulties
incident to delays in transportation, he
successfully maintained a stock sufficient
for all demands and was able to meet with-
out delay the call for supplies to outfit the
German ships taken over as a result of the
armistice.

GULLICKSON, Olaf John C.B.M.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in command of the
umed ^uard on the S. S. Norlina. Prompt
action m an engagement at 6.30 p. m. on
June 4, 1917, after the Norlina had been
struck a glancing blow on the port side by an
enemy torpedo, the crew opening fire on the
submarine and hit the submarine twice
when it disappeared.

GUMZ, L. W lAwt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. 8. C-100. engaged in the im-
portant, exacting ana hasaidous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

GUDLACH, F. K Etu.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession for remaining on
board the U. S. a. Idomenequs, on which he
was detailed a signalmaster, after that ship
had been torpedoed by an enemy sub-
marine, and abandoned by her crew, when
it was found that there was a possibility of

GUNTHER, E. L U. Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Jaaba and the U. S. S. Janis.
engaged in the important, exacting and
hasudous duty of patrolling the waters in-
fested with enemy submarines and mines,
in escorting and protecting vitally impor-
tant convoys of troops, and supplies through
these waters, and in o£Fensive and defensive
action, vigorously and unremittingly prose-
cuted against sll forms of enemy naval
activity.

HAAS, W. S U. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service as a
commanding officer of the U. S. S. N-7,
engaged in patrolling the United States
AtLtuitio Coast.

HAGOART, Robert S Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. HuU, acting as escort to
troopfB and merchant convoys from Hamp-
ton Koads, and in patrolling against enemy
submarines on the Atlantic Coast, from
June to October 1918. Through his seal
and energy this old destroyer was kept
actively on duty.

HAINES, Gordon W Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as EJxecutive officer of
the U. S. S. Canandaigua^ engaged in laying
the Mine Barrage in the North Sea.

HALE, David C Ens.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic services as a gunner and observer of
airplanes of the Northern Bombing Groups
in France, co-operating with the Allied
Armies on the Belgian fVont, from June to
November, 1918, in bombing raids over
enemy territory and in action against enemy
aircrait.

HALE, Raymond W Sea.

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1918. Almost immediately after the out-
break of fire the water in the yioinity of the
FlartncA H. was covered wil^ Dumiiifl
powder bozee, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the Coronaa*a boats drove their
boats into the burning mass witiiout
thought of danger to themselves and sssist-
ed by boats from the other ships present in
the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of
manv men who, but for the help so promptly
and heroically extended, must nave periuied
in the wreckage.

HALL, I. C Bfu.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. ». S. C-125, engaged in the
important, exacting and haxardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the sone and oper-
ating agamst enemy submarines.

HALL, R. W Bna.

U.8.N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-257. engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

HALL, W. H., Jr Bna,

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-190, engaged in the
important, exacting and hazardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

HALLIWILL, Bimey O Lieui.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. S. Whipponoitt, engaged in the
important and haxardous work of clearing
the North Sea of mines

HALSEY, W. F., Jr Comdr.

^ U. S. N. For distingitished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. S. O'Brien and the U. S?S. Shaw.
engaged in the important, exacting ana
hasardous duty of patrolling the waters in-
fested with enemy submarines and mines,
in escorting and protecting vitally impor-
tant convoys of troops and supplies through
these waters and in offensive and defensive
action, vigorously and unremittingly prose-
cuted against all forms of enemy naval
activity.

HALSTEAD, A. S R-Admr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
senior member Board of Appraisal for
Merchant Vessels and later in command of
United States naval forces on French coast.

HAMBLEN, Edwin Tyler Q.M.,U

U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary hero-
ism and devotion to duty, when the U. S. S.
Conyngham was at sea in a heavy storm on
November 7, 1918. A heavy sea came over
the stem, releasing several depth charges,
which rolled around the deck and two went
overboard. Hamblen was on watch and
rushed down in an attempt to prevent
more charges going overboiud, and was
thrown about in the water. He called for
help and one man came to his a8edstance«
and they managed to hold the charges at
great personal danger, and later were
in securing them, by two other

HAMM, H. L C.B.M,

y. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service as commanding
officer of the armed guard of steamship
Navajo. In an engagement with an enemy
submarine which lasted 35 minutes, the
submarine fired 40 riiota, one of which
struck the Navajo. The Navajo fired 27
shots. The twenty-sixth shot was seen to
hit the submarine just forward of the
forward gun and a cloud of flame and dark
fp*ay smoke burst from the hatches. Almost
munediatel;y, the submarine sank bow first,
the stem lifting high out of the water so
that the propellers could be seen revolving.

HAMMOND, Edgar T Lietd.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. 8. Penguin^ engaged in the
important and hasardous wo» of clearing
the North Sea of mines.

HANBERRY, Reuel V C.B.M.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commander of the
armed guard of the 8. 8. Albert Watts. On
November 28, 1917, that ship, loaded with
gasoline, struck a mine or was torpedoed
and caught fire. It was sucoMsfully
beached. Later, after salvage^ again
caught fire, made harbor, but contmued to
bum several days. The armed guard
remained at stations while an engagement
was possible, and later made every effort to
salvage government property. The com-
manoer of the armed guard is regarded as
handling the situation in a most excellent
manner.

HANCOCK, John M Comdr.

V. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility in
connection with the expansion and adminis-
tration of the Bureau of Supplies and
Accounts and in maintaining ususon with
outside organisations associated with the
bureau in the work of supplying the Navy.

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HANCOCK. Lewis U. Comdr,

U. S. N. For diatingiiished aervioe in the
line of his profession in command of the
AL~4k. Under his command this vessel
made numerous contacts with the enemy,
and on one occasion attempted the danger-
ous feat of diving at a submerged enemy
submarine to ram her.

HANNIGAN, J. J Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Rijndam. engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supphes through waters infested with
enen^ submarines and mines.

HANSEN, Samuel C.B. M,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in command of
the armed guard of the steamship WeatoU.
Upon sighting two periscopes on November
28, 1918, the armed guard fired 23 rounds
ammunition and prevented an attack upon
the WesUril.

HANSON, E. W JA.{J.O.)

U. S. N. For exceptionally distinyiished
service in the line of his profession m com-
mand of the U. S. S. Dale in making the
trip of 11,000 miles from Manila, P. I., to
Gibraltar, imder verv unfavorable weather
conditions, the southwest monsoon being
then at its height, and arriving in the
Mediterranean with his vessel in readiness
for immediate participation in the operar
tions against enemy submarines in the
Mediterranean and later in the Atlantic.

HARDAWAY, Corbin P Sea.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty. While serving on the
U. S. S. Oltrmpia, he was detailed for
service with the British forces in Northern
Russia. On August 29, 1918, he was sent
back to Sitskoe alone with dispatches,
accomplishing a long march successfully
under trying conditions, and at times
practically within the enemy's lines.

HARLOW, Hamilton lA. Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as executive officer of
the U. S. 0. Nicholson in an attack upon
the German submarine U-58 and subse-
quently in boarding and taking command
of the torpedoed steamship Luckenbach,
which through his firm and efficient action
was brought safely into port.

HARMER, Jesse L Lieut.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. S. Patuxerd, engaged in the
important and hasardous work of clearing
the N(urth Sea of mines.

HARRIL, Wm. K ZAeut*

U. S. N. During the mine-lasring opera-
tions in the North Sea, Lieut. Harrill, as aid
on my staff was responsible for the main-
tenance and operation of radio and signal
communications of the mine-laying vessels
and naval vessels arriving in the north of
Scotland. His energy, seal, and foresight
enabled the vessels to adjust themselves to
the new ^conditions of o];>erations and adopt
the foreign codes and ciphers without mis-
hap OT interruption. On account of my
very small staff it was necessary to utilise
this officer tar much additional duty in con-
nection with the planning and execution of
the mine-lasdng oi>erations. Later, during
the mine-sweeping operations as the senior
officer present on my staff, he was charged
with the details of uie administration of a
force consisting of 50 to 75 vessels. His
devotion, seal, and relentless efforts in this
responsible position highly merit the award
recommended.

HARRINGTON, Fred C.B. M., 2c.

V. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. S. S. Whipple to the rescue of men
from the Florence H. which vessel, loaded
with explosives, was burned in the harbw of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediately after the out-
break of fire the water in the vicinity of the
Florence H. was covered with burniiuE
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattodng flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the Whipple* e boats drove their
boats into the burning mass without thought
of danger to themselves and, assisted oy
boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of
many men who, but for the help so promptly
and heroically extended must have perished
in the wreckage.

HARRIS, C. H Bne.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-346, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of war sone and oper-
ating against enemy submarines.

HARRIS, F. R R-Admr.

U. S. N. For esceptionaUy meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
chief of the bureau of yards and docks.

HARRIS, Haven F C.B.M.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in command of
the armed guard on the S. S. Dora, at the
time when the Dora was torpedoed and sunk
by an enemy submarine, September 4, 1918;

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commended for his heroio conduct in
handling the gun crew at the time and also
for rescuing one of the men who had fallen
from the rigging and fractured both legs.

HARRIS, Ira L Ch. M. M.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on
the occasion of the Collision of the U. S. S.
Shaw with the H. M. S. Aguitania when the
Shaw was cut in two and set on fire. He
with others set a splendid example of
efficiency, coolness, and indifference to
danger, remaining at his post in the engine
room, although water was knee deep and he
had every reason to believe the ship was
sinking.

HARRIS, W. O Ens.

U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary hero-
ism in charge of a boat sent out from the
U. S. S. Wanderer to the rescue of men from
ihe Florence H., which vessel, loaded with
explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost inmiediatety after the out-
break of the fire the water m the vicinity of
the Florence H. was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage
The officers and crews of the TFonderera
boats drove their boats into the burning
mass and succeeded in saving the lives of
many men, who, but for the help so
promptljr and heroically extended, must
nave perished in the wreckage.

HART, Lauren D Ent.

U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service while in
command of the U. S. S. C-182, engaged in
the important and hasardous work of clear-
ing the North Sea of mines.

HARTENSTEIN, WiUiam Ens.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. S. C-40, engaged in the impor-
tant and hazardous work of clearing the
North Sea of mines.

HARTLEY, Herbert U. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Louisville, engagea in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supphes through waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines.

HASBROUCK, Raymond D Capt.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in tne line of his
profession as commanding officer of a trans-
port, engaged in the important, exacting
and hazardous duty of transporting troops
and supplies through waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines.

HATCH, W. G. B U. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession in command of the
U. S. S. DecatuTt engaged in the important,
exacting, and hazardous duty of escorting
troops and cargo ships through waters
infested by enemy submarines and mines.

HATTEN, E. R Ens.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-110, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of war zone and
operating against enemy submarines.

HAVILAND, W. B Lietd.

HAW, Curtis H Ens.

U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service while in
command of the U. S. S. C-47, engaged in
the important and hazardous work of
clearing the North Sea of mines.

HAZARD, Erskine Ens.

U.S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-179, engaged in the
important, exacting and hazardous duty of
patrolling the waters of war zone and
operating against enemy submarines.

HAZZARD, Norman K Sea

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. S. S. Wanderer to the rescue of men
from the Florence H. which vessel, loaded
with explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediately after the out-
break of fire the water in the vicinity of the
Florence H. was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the Wanderer's boats drove
their boats into the burning mass without
thought of danger to themselves, and,
assisted by boats from the other ships
present in the harbor, succeeded in saving
the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must
have penshed in the wreckage.

HEADLEY, Alfred C Ens.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. S. C-164, engaged in the
important and hasardous work of clearing
the North Sea of mines.

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HEARON, Jeese G Keeper

U. S. C. G. For exceptionally meritori-
ous and distin^^uiahed service during the
ezjplosion and fire of the shell-loading plant
Gulespie, at Morgan, N. J., October 4 and 6,
1918. Hearon remained in charge in a
very dangerous sone, with shell fragments
flying in the vicinity, standing bravely at
his post for hours.

HEARTT, P. T Bru.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as conmianding
officer of the U. S. S. C-07, engaged in the
important, exacting and haaardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

HEATH, William A Bksmth.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty on the occasion of the
torpedoing of and explosion on the U. S. S.
Casein on October 17, 1917. Heath, with
other members of the crew, was untiring in
his work of shoring up bulkheads, reetaying
masts and improvising means of towing.
He set an example to the younger and less
experienced members of the crew.

HEIL, Edward Joseph C.B.M.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commander of the
armed guard of the S. S. Oeage^ and in
encoimter with an enemy submarine. On
February 19, 1918, in convoy, when two
British ships were torpedoed, that ship
picked up the submarine wake and fired
three shots. Four hours later again
sighted submarine wake and fired five shots,
a torpedo was fired at the ship but missed.
A destroyer then dropped depth bombs.

HEIN, H. R U. Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service as a
commanding officer of submarines engaged .
in patrolling the United States Atlantic
coast.

HELLER, John C G. M„ 2e.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as
a member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. S. S. Corona to the rescue of men from
the Florence H. which vessel. loaded with
explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediately after the out-
break of fire the water in the vicinity of the
Florence H. was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the Corona*e boats drove their
boats into the burning mass without
thought of danger to themselves and assist-
ed by boats from the other ships present in

the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of
many men who, but for the help so promptly
and heroically extended, must have perish-
ed in the wreckage.

HELLWEG, J. P Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Marietta^ engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supphes through waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines.

HELM, J. M R-Admr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commandant of the fourth naval district.

HENDERSON, A. J Capt.

U. S. C. G. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Manning, engaged in
the inmortant, exacting and hasardous
duty of transporting and escorting troops
and supplies through waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines.

HENDERSON, E. L Ph. M., 3c.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism
while serving with the U. S. marmes at the
front during the operations near St. Etienne,
France, October 4, 1918. He showed great
bravery and coolness under heaviest fire
and fell severely woimded while assisting
the wounded from the front line.

HENDERSON, Robert Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Tenadoree, the U. S. S.
Zedandia, and the U. S. S. IdadavHuka.en-
gaged in the important, exacting and has-
ardous duty of transporting and escorting
troops and supplies through waters infested
with enemy submarines and mines.

HENNESSEY, William J Cox.

U. S. N. Hennessey was recommended
for his devotion to duty and heroic conduct
when the steamer Actaeon was torpedoed
by a German submarine and sunk on the
night of November 24, 1917. He remained
at his gun until everyone else was leaving
the ship. He also showed excellent con-
duct while adrift in a small boat.

HENRY, Walter O Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as officer of the deck
on the U. S. S. Fanning in initiating prompt
and efficient offensive action on the occa-
sion of the engagement witii, and the cap-
ture of the German submarine U-58 on
November 17, 1917.

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HERBSTER, Victor D C<mdr,

U. S. N. For diBtinyiinhed service in the
line of his profession in command of the
armed guard of the St. LouUt where his
good judgment and quick action probably
saved that ship from being torpedoed on
three occasions, and in one case resulted in
sinking of an enemy submarine. Later as
commandmg officer of the U. S. Naval Air
Station, Wexford, Ireland, he rendered
valuable service in establisning and opei^
atingsame.

HERRMAN, Bernard W H, A., Ic.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and heroic conduct while attisiched to the
Seventy-eixth Company, Sixth Marines,
in action against the enemv near Thiau-
court, France, on September 15, 1918.
Herrman was conspicuous for his coolness
and the valuable services which he per-
formed under heavy artiller^^ fire, evacua-
ting; wounded men at the risk of his life
dunng heavy bombardments. He was
cited Def ore for his conspicuous courage
and coolness in action against the enemy
(in aiding the wounded) at Vieriy, Juty
19. His work has always been meritori-
ous. Herrman was awarded the Croix de
Guerre with Silver Star by the French
Government.

HERSEY, M. L. Jr U. Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Sampson, engaged in the
important, exacting and haiardous duty of
patrolliog the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supplies tlurough these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecutea
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

HEWITT. Henry Kent C<mdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Cummingtt engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supplies through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecutea
against all forms of enemy navalactivity.

HICKS, Donald M Eru.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession while attached
to the U. S. S. Olympia, accompanying the
north Russia expeditionary forces, in
command of a detachment of seamen oper-
ating on shore, where he took a oonspicuoua-
ly courageous part in all the fighting and
marching encountered by the force of which
he formed a part.

HICKS, Thomas H Capl.

U. S. N. For exoq;>tionally meritorious
service while aide for supply. Fifth Naval
District, and Operating Base, Hampton
Roads. Organised and handled work in
connection with supplies for the District
and Fleet, and for Transports from Hamp-
ton Roads, with marked resourcefulness
and tenacity. Also as member of the
Board of Control, War Construction
Activities of the District, handled difficult
questions of transportation of materials
and labor, and problems of ]

ferry and street-car service.

power, Ught,

HIDELL, Marie Louise Nurse

U. S. N. For distinguished service and
devotion to duty whue serving at the
Naval Hoq^ital, Philadelphia, Pa. During
the q;>idemic of influensa, worked dajr and
night among the patients until stricken
with the disease, as a result of which she
lost her life on September 28, 1918.

HIGBEE, LenahS. Supt. Navy Ntarse Corpt
U. S. N. For distinyiished service in
the line of her profession and unusual
and conspicuous devotion to duty as super-
intendent of the Navy Nurse Corps.

HIGGINS, Michael LUut.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. S. Tanager, engaged in the
important and hasardous work of clearing
the North Sea of mines.

HILTON. James C Comdr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility in
connection with the expansion and adminis-
tratio;i of the Bureau of Supplies and Ac-
coimts to meet the demands of war and in
maintaining the liaison with outside
organisations associated with the bureau
in the work of supplying the Navy.

HINCKLEY, R. M U. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. MacDonough, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supplies through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

HINDS, A. W Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Rochester, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of

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traiuportms and efloortins troops and sap-
plies to European ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

HINES, H. K., (Retired) Capt.

U. S. N. Fen: distinguished sendee in the
line of his profession as senior United
States naval officer at Halifax, Nova Scotia,
in efficient and harmonious co-operation
with British officials, and especially in
assistance rendered ashore and afloat
following the disastrous explosion at Hali-
fax Harbor on December 6. 1917.

HINES, J. F Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Cleveland and the U. S S.
CharleHont engaged in the important,
exacting and hasardous duty of escorting
convoys of troops and supplies to European
ports through waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, also for duty as
Chief of Staff to the Commander, Newport
News Division, Cruiser and Transport Force
and Harbor Floating Equipment.

HINKAMP. C. N Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as division commander
of mine sweepers, engaged in efficient and
hasardous operations in the approaches to
St. Nasaire.

HINTON, Walter Jd.(J.G.)

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as member of the crew
of Seaplane NC-^ in making the first
successful trana-Atlantio flight.

HODAPP, J. D. P U. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as supply officer of
the Destroyer Division which made the
trip from Manila, P. I., to Gibraltar in the
summer of 1917.

HODGE, James C. W.T.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service and for the splen-
did manner in which he conducted himself
and performed his duties in aiding in
saving the U. S. S. Mount Vernon when
that ship was torpedoed in the Atlantic
Ocean on September 5, 1917.

HODGES, A. F Fire., Ic.

U. S. N. Commended for meritorious
conduct during an accident sustained by the
Bamegat on 2l8t February, 1918. Hodges,
a member of the engine-room force, was
in the fireroom three minutes i^ter the
accident, which was flooded with escaping
steam, and had the fires pulled.

HODGES, C. E Ena,

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as an aviator of land planes
attached to the Northern Bombing Group
in active (^)erations co-operating with the
Allied Armies on the Beudan front during
September, October and KovembOT, 1918,
bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, sub-
marine bases, ammunition dumps, rail-
road junctions, etc.

HODGMAN. W. A Lt. Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Roe, engaged in the impor-
tant, exacting and hasardous duty of pa-
trolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supplies tm-ough these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

HOFFMAN, George Q.M.,2e.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty on the occasion of the
torpedoing of an e3q>loeion on the U. S. S.
Caeein on October 17, 1917. Hoffman,
with other members of the crew, was un-
tiring in his work of shoring up bulkheads,
restaying masts and improvising means of
towing. He set an example to the younger
and less eiperienced members of the crew.

HOGG, F. T Lieut,

U. S. N. R. F. For distingiiished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-329, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of war sone and oper-
ating against enemy submarines.

HOLCOMB, Richmond C Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as assistant to the
Chief Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.

HOLLAND, John C.B, M,

V. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commander of
the armed guiurd of the S. S. Tidewater^
and in an encounter with an enemy sub-
marine. On October 23, 1917, a torpedo
was sighted, and the ship manoeuvered so
that it missed. The submarine then
appeared so dose, forward gun could not be
brought to bear, and an endeavor to ram
the submarine was made, which, however,
was not successful. The submarine sub-
merged before the after gun could be
brought to bear.

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HOLLIDAY, Thomaa C Q. Af.. le,

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty while serving in the
French Unit, U. S. Naval Aviation Forces.
On May 6, 1918, the seaplane in which he,
with two officers, had been making an anti-
submarine patrol, was wrecked near
Dunldrk. In spite of injuries to himself,
Holliday dived repeatedly to rescue the
officers.

HOLLYDAY, James E Ena.

U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service while in
command of the U. S. S. C-329, engaged in
the important and hasardous work of clear-
ing the North Sea of mines.

HOMIAK, Stief C.B. M.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in command of the
armed guard on the S. S, Armenia when it
was torpedoed o£F Lisard Light (city of
Naples). The account of the torpedoing
indicates that the members of the armed
guard under his command were imbued
witib the proper seal, that they were trained ,
and efficient.

HOOGEWERFF, J. A R-Admr^

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commander. Division 1, Battleship Force 1»
Atlantic Fleet.

HOOK, Frederick R Lieut.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism
while serving with the American Expedi-
tionary Forces on the F^nch front. During
the attack on the Bois de Belleau and^ at
Blanc Mont he showed exceptional heroism
and devotion to duty in caring for the
wounded under fire. At Blanc Mont he
established advanced dressing stations and
maintained them as close to the front Une
as possible. He was constantly exposed to
heavy shell and machine-gun fire and showed
entire disregard for personal safety.

HOOPER, S. C Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. Fairfax^ engaged in the im-
porteuit, exacting and hazardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and suppues through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecutea
against ah forms of enemy naval activity.

HOOVER, E. E Sea.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from

tiie U. 8. 8. Stewart to the rescue of men
from the Florence H. which vessel, loaded
with explosives, was burned in the harbor
of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of
AprD, 1918. Almost immediately after the
outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of
the Florence H. was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the Stewart* e boats drove their
boats in to the burning mass without
thought of danger to themselves and,
assisted by boats from the other ships
present in the harbor, succeeded in saving
the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must
have perished in the wreckage.

HOOVER, G. H Comdr,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. Cuehing, engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitalhr important convoys of
troops and suppues through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
tfgainst all forms of enemy naval activity.

HORNE, F. J Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as naval attache, Tokio,
Japan, in which capacity he had remarkable
success in estabushing and maintaining
friendly relations with l^e Japanese authori-
ties in supplying valuable information to
the Office of Naval Intelligence and to the
commander in chief of the Asiatic Fleet.
He also performed extremely meritorious
service in connection with the purchase and
building of ships in Japan for the United
States Government.

HORTON. Albert V Q. M.

U. 8. C. G. For extraordinary heroism
on the occasion of the explosion at the T. A.
Gillespie shell-loading plant on October
4 and 5, 1918, in assisting in the removal
from the danger cone of valuable carloads
of high explosives within close proximity
to exploding ammunition dumps.

HOWARD, D. L Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. Drayton, the U. 8. 8. Rotoan
and the U. 8. S.Bell, engaged in the impor-
tant, exacting and haiardous duty of pa-
trolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and suppues through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
againstaU forms of enemy naval activity.

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HOWARD. J. H. P BriB,

U. S. N. R. F. For distinffuished service
in the line of hia profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-254, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of war sons and oper-
ating against enemy submarines.

HOWARD, W. L R'Admr-

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a dutir of groat responsibility as
commanding officer of the U. S. S. Penn-
tylvania in the Atlantic Fleet

HOWE, A. G Cafa,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Conner, engaged in the
imi)ortant, exacting and hasardous duty
of patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitalW important convoys of
troops and supplies through these waters,
and in o£Fensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

HOWE, A. W Enf,

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-345, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrollin«( the waters of war zone and oper-
ating agamst enemy submarines.

HOWELL, C. F Capt.

V. 8. C. G. For distinguished service in
tile line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. AreiurtUt engaged in
the important, exacting and haiBardous duty
of transporting and escorting troops and
supplies through waters infestea with
enemy submarines and mines.

HOWIE. E. D Sna.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. 6. S. C-79, engaged in the
important. ^UM^ting and hazardous duty of
patrolling the waters of war zone and oper-
ating against enemy submarines.

HOYT, Henry W Lieut.

U. S. N. For heroism and devotion to
duty in the line of his profession, while
serving on the U. S. S. Huntington, when
that vessel arrived in the war zone on
September 17, 1917, he went up as observer
in a captive balloon, known to be of an
unsatisfactory type, and notwithstanding
the danger, remained in the balloon during
rain squalls followed by a stiff breeze, which
caused the balloon to descend and deflate,
rendering it unstable. The balloon was
reeled in, but rolled about and pitched

violently, injuring the observer, and finally
the basket dragged under water. Lieutenant
Hoy t was finaUy rescued from his desperate
position by an enlisted man who went
overboard from the ship.

HUBBELL, Louis B Ena,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. S. C-256, engaged in the im-
portant and hazardous work of clearing the
North Sea of mines.

HUDSON, Ben Francis C. M. M.

U. S. N. For excq;>tionally meritorious
and distinguished service and for the
splendid manner in which he conducted
himself in the performance of his duties in
aiding in saving the U. S. S. Mount Vernon
when that ship was torpedoed in the
Atlantic Ocean on September 5. 1918.

HUEY, Sidney L ^., Ic.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic services as a gunner and observer of
airplanes of the Northern Bombing Groups
in France, co-operating with the Allied
Annies on the Belgian Front from June to
November. 1918, in bombing raids over
enemy territory, and in action against
enemy aircraft.

HUFFMAN, Lester D Lieut.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and heroic conduct in charge of first-aid
hospital at the front, at Ferme, Sebastopol,
France. September 18, 1918. During the
Meuse-Argonne offensive. November 1-11,
1918, Lt. Huffman displayed exceptional
gallantry in treating and evacuating the
wounded under heavy shell fire at great risk
of life.

HULINGS, Garnet Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic
action as commanding officer of the U. S. S.
AL-4, engaged in the important, exacting
and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters
infested by enemsr submarines, destroyers
and mines, protecting vitally important con-
voys of troops and supplies; and in offensive
and defensive action, vigorously and unre-
mittingly prosecuted against all forms of
enemy naval activity.

HULL. R. E Ph. M.,2e.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service at the front in
France on October 10, 1918, when Hull
showed marked bravery and devotion to
duty in attending the wounded under heavy
sheU and machine-gun fire, and his bearing
was an inspiration to his associates.

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HUNSAKER, J. C Comdr,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility in
eharge of the Aircraft Division of the
Bureau of Construction and Repair, in
which position he showed ability unsur-
passed in the United States as an aircraft
designer as well, as great organising and
executive ability in expanding and handling
a Urge force. The successful development
of naval aircraft was due largely to the
ability and industry of this officer.

HUNT, Frank C Fire., \c.

U. 8. N. Hunt, at his own risk of life,
performed most meritorious service to the
Government in entering the engine room
of the U. S. S. Cuyama on September 19.
1918, when filled with ammonia fumes and
performed rescue and repair work.

HUNT, W. M Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Coningtn dor Nederlinden
engaged in the important, exacting and
hasardous dutv of transporting and escort-
ing troopB and supplies to European ports
through waters infested with enemy sub-
marines and mines.

HUPP, John B Lieut.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. S. Tarkey, engaged in the im-
portant and hasardous work of clearing the
North Sea of mines.

HURRELL, William A C.B. M.

V. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in command of
the armed guard of the S. S. Cotntnunipaw.
particularly for the very prompt action and
immediate firing upon the submarine which
was sighted with conning tower exposed.
Nine roimds ammunition were fired and
only ceased when the submarine was
attacked by a French destroyer. ^ It is
considered that the prompt action of
HurreU prevented an attack by the sub-

HUSSEY, C. L Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 0. S. Birmirigfiamt engaged in the
important, exacting and hazardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supphes to European ports uirough waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

HUSTON, Myron E O. M., Ic.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service when the U. S. S.
William RockefeUer was sunk by a torpedo

on the night of May 18, 1918. Huston re-
mained at his station until the ship was so
far down at the stern end that the guns
could not be manned. Huston went to the
marines, opened the same, and stood by
until called to see that ammunition was
sent to the guns.

HUTCHINS. C. T.. Jr Ctmdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. EricBwm and the U. S. S.
TavloTt engaged in the important, exacting
and hasardous duty of patrolling the waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines,
in escorting and protecting vitally impor-
tant convoys of troops and supplies through
these waters and in offensive and defensive
action, vigorously and unremittingly prose-
cuted against all forms of enemy naval
activity.

HUTCHISON, B. F Capt,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commanding officer U. S. S. Kanaat.

HUTSON, J. J Lima.

U. S. C. G. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Wanderer , engaged in
the important, exacting and hasieirdous duty
of transportixig and escorting troops and
supplies through waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines.

IHRIG. R. M Bn9.

U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic
conduct as an officer of the U. S. S. McCaU
upon the occasion of the sinking of the
British steamship Mi»»anabie on September
9, 1918. The McCaU, having gone to the
assistance of the wrecked JuTmano&te, it
became necessary to lower a small boat in a
rough sea for the rescue of the passengers.
Ensign Ihrig requested and received per-
mission to take charge of this boat, and
with a volunteer crew, imder extremely
difficult and dangerous conditions, suc-
ceeded in rescuingfrom the sea a number of
survivors of the MiaaanaJbiet who but for
such assistance so unselfishly and promptly
given, must have drowned.

INGALLS, Davis 8 LieuL

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as pilot of an
aeroplane when on September 15, 1918, he
led a flight of five machines on a low-
bombing raid on an enemy aerodrome.
On the nomeward journey he shot down a
two-seater enemy aeroplane in flames. He
further participated in two other low-
bombing raids and upon still another
occasion shot down an enemy kite-balloon
in flames near Ostend.

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INOERSOLL, R. E Comdr.

U. S. N. For digtingiiished service in the
line of his profession in organising, develop-
ing, and administering the Communication
Office of the Navy Department.

INGRAM. Jonas H Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as Flag Lieutenant
of the staff of the Commander of Division
Nine, U. S. Atlantic Fleet, which operated
with the British Grand fleet as the 6th
Battle Squadron.

IRWIN, N. E Capt,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
Director of Naval Aviation m connection
with the develcn>ment, building, and opera-
tion of the Naval Air Service for war
purposes.

IVERSON. Louis Lieut. (M. C.)

U. S. N. For distinguished and courage-
ous service in volunteering to go in a boat
from the U. S. S. Ntagaara to the assistance
of the British troopship City of Vienna,
shore on Black Rook, on July 2, 1918.

IVES, G. A JBiM.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-221, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
<q;)erating against enemy submarines.

JACK, Raymond Capt.

U. S. C. G. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer for the U. S. S. Algonquin and the
U. S. S. Cythera, engaged in the important,
exacting and hasardous duty of transport-
ing and escorting troops and supplies
through waters infested with enemy sub-
marines and mines.

JACKSON, John P Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as Commanding officer
of the U. S. S. LouisviUe and the U. S. S.
Matsonia, engaged in the important,
exacting and hasardous duty of transport-
ing and escorting troops and supplies to
European ports through waters mfeeted
with enemy submarines and mines.

JACKSON, R. H Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as naval attache and
liaison offiopr at Paris, France.

JACOBS, W. V. E Capt.

U. S. C. G. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding

officer of the U. S. S. Niagara^ engaged in
the important, exacting and hasardous duty
of transporting and escorting troops and
supplies through waters infested with enemy
submarines and mim^.

JAMES, A. L C.M.M.

For distinguished and heroic service as a
seaplane pilot in which capacity he made
mai^ flights for patrolling the sea and
bombing the enemy coasts, showing at all
times courage and a high spirit of duty.

JAMES, CM U. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as executive office of
the U. S. S. Saranact engaged in lajring
mine barrage in North Sea.

JARVIS. H. W C.Ph.,M.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism
while serving with the U. S. marines at the
front during the attack on Vierzy, France,
on July 18. 1918, when voluntarily and of
his own initiative, in association with two
other pharmacist mates, he organised and
established advanced aid posts following
closely upon the first wave of the attacking
troops and evacuated wounded, rapidly and
successfully under most harassmg fire.

JAYNE. J. L R-Admr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of groat responsibility as
conmiander. Division 3, Battleship Force 1,
Atlantic Fleet.

JENNINGS, B. B En:

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-82, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

JENNISON, C. S Ph.M.,2c.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism
while serving with the U. S. marines at the
front by assisting in establishing advanced
dressing stations and maintaining them as
dose to the front as possible in order to
better take care of the wounded. He was
constantly exposed to heavy shell and
machine-gun nre, but showed an utter
disregard for personal safety, and when
wounded, refused to be evacuated, and con-
tinued to take care of the wounded for 48
hours thereafter.

JESSEN, F. A Bn9.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-85, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty c^
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

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JOHANSEN, E. L Ena.

U. S. N. R. F. For diBtinffuished and
heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which
capacity he made many flights for patrol-
ling the sea and bombing the eneonr coasts,
showing at all times courage and a high
spirit of duty.

JOHNSON, Albert Lt, (J,0.)

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as a pilot operating with U. S.
naval aviation forces, foreign service, and
with Royal Air Force. Took part in many
bombing raids over the North Sea and the
enemy coast.

JOHNSON, Irvin C.B.M.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in command of the armed guard of
the steamship Leroia Luekenbach; especially
for very prompt action at 6.30 p. m.,
October 11, 1917, when enemy submarine
was sighted. Armed guard opened fire and
it is believed that submarine was hit, as she
submerged. At about 8 o'clock the ship
was struck by a torpedo and started sinking.
Crew and armed guard abandoned ship.

JOHNSON, I. C Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Remlik and theU. S. S.
Normat engaged in the important, exacting
and hasardous duty of tran^orting and
escorting troops and supphes through
waters infested with enemy submarines and
mines.

JOHNSON, J. S.. (Deceased). .Ph. M., 3c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty on June 9, 1918, in the
action at Bouresches, in caring for and
evacuating more than two hundred wound-
ed and gassed men under machine gun and
shell fire. He worked unceasingly until all
had been removed to a place of safety. He
was later killed in action.

JOHNSON, L. P Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as conmianding officer
of the U. S. S. Batch, engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
xnrotecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supplies through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

JOHNSON, N. A Lieut.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. C-226, engaged in the im-

portant, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

JOHNSTON, Marbury R-Admr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibilitsr as
commander of Squadron 2 of the cruiser
force.

JOHNSTON, R. A Em.

U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary hero-
ism in charge of a boat sent out from the
U. S. S. SvUana to the rescue of men from
the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with
explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediately after the out-
break of the fire the water m the vicinity of
the Florence H. was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The officers and crews of the SvUana^e
boats drove their boats into the burning
mass and succeeded in saving the lives (»
many men, who, but for the help so
promptlsr and heroically extended, must
nave perished in the wreckage.

JOHNSTON, Rufus Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Minneapolie, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supplies to European ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

JOHNSTONE, Roger Yeo., 2c.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. S. S. Wanderer, to the rescue of men
from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded
with explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediately after the out-
break of fire the water in the vicinity of the
Florence H. was covered with bumiiuc
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
•ecatt^ing flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the Wanderer's boats drove
their boats into the burning mass without
thought of danger to themselves, and,
assisted by boats from the other ships
present in the harbor, succeeded in saving
the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promi>tiy and heroically extended, must
have perished in the wreckage.

JONES, Charles E Fire., Ic.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. S. S. Whipple to the rescue of men
from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded
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Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Aknoet immediately after the out-
break of fire the water in the vicinity of the
Florence H. was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattcoring flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the Whipple* e boats drove their
boats into the burning mass without
thought of danger to themselves and,
sssisted by boats from the other ships
present in the harbor, succeeded in saving
the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promi>tly ana heroically extended, must
have penshed in the wreckage.

JONES, G. A H. A., Ic.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while serving
with the Marines at the front in France on
June 6, 1918; he showed marked bravery
and devotion to duty in cariiu; for the
wounded under heavy shell and machine
gun fire until he was severely wounded and
refused aid, untU all others had been cared
for.

JONES. H. H Sea., 2c.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. S. S. Suttana to the rescue of men
from the Florence H. which vessel, loaded
with explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediately after the out-
break of fire the water in the vicinity of the
Florence H. was covered wuth burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the SvUana'e boats drove
their boats into the burning mass without
thought of danger to themselves and,
assisted by boats from the other i^ps
present in the harbor, succeeded in saving
the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promi>tly and heroically extended, must
have perished in the wreckage.

JONES, Jay Rucker M.M.,\c,

U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic
service in the line of his profession as an
observer in the U. S. Naval Aviation
Forces, with a record of ten hours over the
German lines. Took part in aerial com-
bats with enemy planes.

JONES, V. W Ene.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as conmianding
officer of the U. S. S. C-77, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war zone and
operating against enemy submarines.

JORDAN, Leland, Jr U. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer

of the U. S. S. Little, engaged in the impor-
tantf exacting and hasardous duty of pa-
trolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supplies through these waters,
and in o£Fen8ive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

JUDD. D. E Sne,

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic sevice as an aviator of land planes
attached to the Northern Bombing Group
in active operations co-operating with the
Allied Armies on the Belgian front during
September, October and November, 1918,
bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, sub-
marine bases, ammunition dumps, railroad
junctions, etc.

JUNKIN, George B lA. Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic
action as commanding officer of the U. S. S.
K-2. engaged in the important, exacting
and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters
infested by enemy submarines, destroyers
and mines, protecting vitally important
convoys of troops and supplies: and in
<^ensive and defensive action, vigorously
and unremittingly prosecuted, against aU
forms of enemy navid activity.

JURGENSEN, Frank T Lt. (J. O.)

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. S. SeagtUl, engaged in the
important and hazardous work of clearing
the North Sea of mines.

KAGA. Raymond Ph. M.,lc.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service diq>layed while
attached to the Sixth Marines, Nmety-fifth
Company. # In action against the enemy
near Thiaucourt, France, on September 16,
1918. discarding aU personal danger was
indefatigable in rendering assistance to the
wounded under heavy constant shell fire.
His calm courage and energetic attention to
duty was an inspiration to the entire
command.

KALBFUS, Edward C Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
Uhe of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Pocahontas, engaged in the
important, exacting and hazardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supplies to European ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

KANE, William A C. M. A. A.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commander of the

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armed guard of the S. S. Wico, and in an
engagement with an enemy submarine.
On June 23, 1917, as enemy submarine was
sighted and one shot fired at it, landing
close to the submarine, which then dis-
appeared. At this time, the commander of
the armed guard used drastic action to
prevent the merchant crew from abandon-
ing the ship.

KARLESON. Frank £ Ena.

U. S. N. R. F. For distingitished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-147, engaged in the
important, exacting and hazardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

KASPER, L. J Sea.

U. S. N. For ezceiptionally meritorious
and distinguished service when the U. S. S.
William Rockefeller was siink by a torpedo
on the night of May 18, 1918. Kasper
remained at his station until the ship was
so far down at the stern end that the guns
could not be manned. He went to the
ma^aiines, opened the same, and stood by
unul called to see that ammunition was
sent to the guns.

KAUFFMAN, James L Id. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his prof ession as commanding officer
of the U. S. Destroyer, Jenkins, engaged in
the exacting and hasardous dutv of pa-
trolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, and escorting and
protecting convoys of troops and supplies.

KAUTZ, Austin Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Machias, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
suppfies through waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines.

KEARNEY, Thomas A Capt

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of naval anmiunition depot, St. Juliens
Creek, where he had the task of providing
and arming merchantmen and the auxili-
aries as well as the Atlantic Fleet, and
where he was further charged witn the
erection of the first mine-loading plant ever
developed in the United States a'hd with the
operation of the plant.

KEISER, C. E Ene.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as aid to the
commander of the 1st squad of submarine
chasers, engaged in the important, exacting

and hasardous dutv of patrolling the waters
of the war zone and operating against enemy
submarines to right and bail it out with a
view of providing an additional boat to pick
up survivors.

KEISKER, H. E Lt. Comdr.

V. 8. N. For distinguished and heroic
action as commanding officer of the U. S. 8.
K-e.engaxed in the important, exacting
and hasardous duty of patrolling the waters
infested by enemy submarines, destroyers
and mines, protecting vitally important
convoys of troops and supplies; and in
OEPensive and defensive action, vigorously
and unremittingly prosecuted against aU
forms of enemy naval activity.

KELEHER, T. J. Lt. Comdr.

U.S.N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. JenkvMt engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supplies through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against ul forms of enemy navaiactivity.

KELLEY,A.J Bne.

^ U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service
m the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. 8. 8. C-337, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war zone and
operating against enemy submarines.

KELLOGG, E. 8 Capt.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. HunHnffton, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supplies through waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines.

KELLY, J. A C.O.M.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in command of
the armed guard of the U. 8. Susanna. On
April 21, 6.45 a. m., he opened fire on s
periscope at a range of 750 yards. It
appears that the third shot hit the periscope
and prevented an attack by the submarine
on the Sitsanna; similarly on April 29 for
the prompt action when attacked by a
submarine.

KELLY, J. J Sea., 2c.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. 8. 8. Sultana to the rescue of men
from the Florence H, which vessel, loaded

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with ezpIosiveB, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediately after the out-
break of fire the water in the vicinity of the
Florence H. was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the Sultana*a boats drove their
boats into the burning mass without
thought of danger to themselves and,
assisted by boats from the other ships
present in the harbor, succeeded in saving
the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promi>tIy and heroically extended, must
have perished in the wreckage.

KELLY. L. J Chief Elec.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service on board the
U. 8. 8. Jacob Jone»t which was struck by
a torpedo from an enemy submarine on the
afternoon of December 5, 1917, until the
last moment, in order to cut adxift splinter

on board he greatly

lervers. iSy
endangered

his life.

KELLY, P.J Jjt. (J.G.)

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. C~124. engaged in the im-
portant, exacting ana hazardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

KEMPFF, C. 8 Capt.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. Aeolua. engaged in the
important, exacting and nasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and sup-
plies through waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines.

KENNEDY, Chalmers W E., U.

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic services as a gunner and observer of
airplanes of the Northern Bombing Groups
in France, co-operating with the Allied
Armies on the Belgian Front from June to
November, 1918, in bombing raids over
enemy territory and in action against
enemy aircraft.

KENNEDY, Robert M R-Admr.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commanding oflScer and superintendent of
the Naval Hospital, Washington.

KENNEDY, Thomas JA. (J.O.)

U. 8. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service while in
command of the U. 8. 8. Seam Duffey,
engaged in the important and hasardoua
work of clearing the North Sea of mines.

KENNEDY, William R Lt. Comdr.

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession while in com-
mand of the U. S. 8. Arethtua in contact
with an enemy submarine on June 6, 1918,
upon which occasion it is believed that two
hits were made by the gun crews of the
Areihuea.

KENT, 8. 8 Etu,

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession, as commanding
officer of the U. 8. 8. C-260, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

KENYON, G. W Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. Warrington and theU. 8. 8.
TaS>ott engaged in the important, exacting
and hasardoua duty of patrolling the waters
infested with enemy submarines and
mines, in escorting and protecting vitally
important convosrs of troops and supplies
through these waters, and m offensive and
defensive action, vigorously and unre-
mittingly prosecuted against all forms of
enemy navisd activity.

KERANEN, Emil A B.M.,2e.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty. While serving on the
U. 8. 8. Olumpia, was detailed for service
with the British forces in northern Russia,
from August, 1918, to February, 1919.
Commanded a gun section and did good
work under extremely trying weather con-
ditions in advanced positions before
defenses were made. Showed marked
gallantry in action.

KERRICK, C. 8 Comdr,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. Mahnuit engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supplies through waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines.

KERRIGAN, Patrick J CO. M.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commander of the
armed guard of the 8. 8. WiUiam O'Brien
and in an encounter with an enemy sub-
marine. On June 6, 1917, a torpedo was
sifted, but through quick manoeuvering
missed the ship, later a periscope was
sighted and four shots fired at it, and it is
believed the second shot hit the periscope,
which disappeared.

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KERSTEN, Charles E C.B.M,

U. S. N. For difltingiimhed service in the
line of his profession as commander of the
armed guard of the 8. S. Muskogee, and in
an encounter with the enemv submarine.
On October 21. 1918, a submarine was
sighted approaching at fuU speed, which
opened fire, the shots dropping close to the
ship. The ship returned the fire, causing
the submarine to open the range. The
action lasted about an hour, the ship firing
twenty-three rounds, and the submarine

ty-tnree tow
disappeared.

then

EESLER, Clarence Irwin C. M. M.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as member of the crew
of the seaplane NC-U which made a long
overseas flight from New Foundland to the
vicinity of the Aiores, in May 1919.

KESSLER. William C CB.M-

U. 8. N. For extraordinarv heroism on
the occasion of the collision of the U. 8. 8.
Shaw with H. M. 8. Aquitania when the
Shaw was cut in two and set on fire. He
set a splendid example of efficiency, cool-
ness, and indifference to danger, especially
in taking part in throwing overboard ready
ammunition piled on the deck of the 8haw
within five feet of a biasing oil tank.

EEYE8, Frederick G Lieut,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. 8. Richard BulkeUy, engaged in
the important and hasardous work of
clearing the North Sea of mines.

KEYE8, K. B Etta.

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as a naval aviator attached to
the British royal air station at Felixstowe,
England, and especially for his services on
the occasion of the encounter with a num-
ber of enemy machines during which one of
these machines was destroyed and another
one seriously damaged.

KILGORE, William J., Jr PK M, le,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distin^ished service during an epidem-
ic of 8pamsh Influensa in 8anto Domingo,
while in the field with the Thir^-third
Company U. 8. Marine Corps. £aIgore
was the only assistant to the Marine Corps
doctor and continued to administer to the
sick, having a fever of 102 and 103, but
would not give in. As a result of his splen-
did work not one man died. The services
rendered were nothing short of marvelous.

KILMER, O. P M. (J.O.)

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which

capacity he made flights for patrolling the
sea andbombing the enemy coasts, showing
at all times courage and a high spirit of
duty.

KIMBALL, L. F Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as executive officer of
the U. 8. S. San Francieco, engaged in
laying mine barrage in North 8ea.

KING, A. L JA.(J.O.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his prof ession as commanding officer
of the U. S. 8. C-39, engaged in the impoi^
tant, exacting and hasardous duty of pa-
trolling the waters of the war sone and oper-
ating against enemy submarines.

KING, E. J Capt.\/

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as assistant chief of
staff of the Atkuitio Fleet.

KING, Joseph C C*., T. C,

U. 8. N. Commended for heroic con-
duct, coolness and efficiency in h«tnrfling
the fire rescue party in the after gang when
the Portuguese 8. B. Peniche was afire.

KING, Ogden D hieuL

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism near
the Bois de Belleau, on the 9th and 10th of
June, 1918, when on two successive days the
regimental aid station in which surgeon
King was working was struck by heav^y
shells and in each case demolished. This
officer at all times set an inspiring example
of devotion and courage to the officers and
men serving under him.

KING, WalUice A B. Af., 2c.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. 8. 8. Christabel to the rescue of men
from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded
with eiploeives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediately after the out-
break of fire the water in the vicinity of the
Florence H. was covered with bumii^
powder boxes, many of which eiploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the CkriatabeVa boats drove
their boats into the burning mass without
thought of danger to themselves, and,
assisted by boats from the other ships
present in the harbor, succeeded in saving
the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must
have perished in the wreckage.

KINKLE, Clyde AUen PA. Af ., 3c.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism
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action near Vieny on July 10, 1918. Was
conspiouous for incessant work until he
fainted from ezhaiistion at the end of ten
houxB* du^. This work was carried out in
the open field and under heavy fire. Also
in Champagne Sector October 8th, and 9th,
carried men off the field who were lying in
places where it seemed no one could remain
alive.

KIPP, W. D Ena.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the hne of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-256, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

KIRKMAN. V. L Lt. Camdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S.. S. Shaw, engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardoiis duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convosrs of
troops and supphee through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

KITTELLE, 8. E. W. Capt.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a dutv of great responsibility as
commanding ofScer of the U. S. S. Oeorgia,
in the Atlantic Fleet.

KITTINGER, T. A Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commancUng officer
of the U. 8. 8. Coraair, engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supplies through waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines.

KLEIN, George Frank C Ph, M.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism and
pevotion to duty on the occasion of the
tordedoing of and explosion on the U. 8. 8.
Caaain on October 17, 1917. Klein, with
other members of the crew, was untiring in
his work of shoring up bulk-heads, restay-
ing masts and improvising means of towing.
He set an example to the younger and less
experienced members of the crew.

KLEIN, Jacob H Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. Smith, operating in the war
sone and protecting vitally important
convoys of troops and cargo ships through
the area of submarine activity, and for

resolute and skilful action in rescuing the
crew of the U. 8. 8. President Lincoln on
May 31, 1918, after that ship had been
torpedoed.

KLEMANN, J. V Capt,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. Agamemnon, engaged in the *
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
suppfiee to European ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

KLINE, G. W Capt.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service as

S resident of the Board of Inspection and
urvey.

KNOTT, George Lieut.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. C-99, engaged in the impor-
tant, exacting and hasardous duty ci
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

KNOWLE8, George W C.Q.M.

U. 8. N. R. F. For extraordinary hero-
ism and devotion to duty as a pilot in a
seaplane stationed at Porto Corsmi, Italy.
Showed marked courage and exceptioiud
flsdng ability, and took part in raids over
enemy territory under fire.

KNOX, D. W. Capt.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession whUe serving on the
stf^ of the commander of the United States
Naval forces operating in European waters.

KNOX, F. M U. Comdr-

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. Perkina. engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys
troops and supplies through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activities.

KOEHLER, Hugo Lt. Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished services in
the line of his profession for duty in con-
nection with preparation of sub. chasers
for duty in the war sone and subsequently
their operation in the Irish Sea and off the
coast of Ireland.

KOE8TER, O. W. Cop«.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as

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aaautant to the Bureau of Steam Engineer-
ingt having under his immediate direction
much of the tremendously , expanded
business of the bureau and specifiouly the
supervision of repairs to the machinery of
German ships. In addition to the above
he had charae of extensive works of con-
struction and expansion of supply plants to
^dapt them for naval use, and was in
charge of the bureau organization for taking
over all merchant ships, patrol vessels, etc.,
and for the equipment thereof.

KURTZ, Thomas R Capt.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as operations aid.
United States naval forces in France.

LABELLS, Gregoire F. J LUut,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession, as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. C-250, engaged in the im-
portant, exacting ana hazardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war zone and
operating against enemy submarines, and
later in the difficult and dangerous work of
removing the North Sea Mine Barrage and
destroying drifting mines.

LACKEY. H. E CajA,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a position of great responsibility
in charge of the naval ordnance proving
ground and powder factory, in handling
and testing the fi[reat amount of ordnance
material with which that station was called
upon to deal, so rapidly as to maintain a
constant flow of absolutely necessary
material to the service.

LAKE, G. E lA. Comdr.

V. S. N. R. F. For distin^^uished service
in the line of his profession m command of
the U. S. S. M€u:kias. engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hazardous duty of
escorting trocnps and cargo ships through
waters infested by enemy submarines and
mines.

LALLY. W. F Bna,

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-lOl, engaged in the
important, exacting and hazardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war zone and
operating against enemy submarines.

LAMBERTON, Roy F Cox.

U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary hero-
ism as a member of the crew of boats sent
out from the U. S. S. Truxton to the rescue
of men from the Florence J7., which vessel,
loaded with explosives, was burned in the
harb(M' of Quib^n on the night of the 17th
of April, 1918. Almost immediate after

the outbreak of fire the water in the
vicinity of the Florence H. was covered
with burning powder boxes, many of which
eiploded, scattering flames throughout the
wreckage. The crews of the TnuOon^e
boats drove their boats into the burning
mass without thought of danger to them-
selves and, assisted by boats from the other
shij^s present in the harbor, succeeded in
saving the lives of many men who, but for
the help so promptly and heroically ex-
tended, must have perished in the wreckage.

LAND, E. 8 Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession in connection with the
design and construction of submarines and
for work in war zone.

LANDENBERGER, George B Capt.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a dutv of great responsibility as
commanding officer of the U. 8. 8. Indiana,
in the Atlantic Fleet.

LANE, G. H Lt.(J.G.)

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. 8. 8. C-861) engaged in the
important, exacting and hazardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war zone and
operating against enemy submarines.

LANG, E. K Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. a. 8. McCallt engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hazardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supphes tlm>ugh these waters,
and in o£Fensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

LANGNER, Frederick W. C.B.M.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commander of the
armed guara of the 8. 8. Jonaney, and in an
encounter with an enemy submarine. On
August 7, 1917, in convoy, escorting the
French cruiser Dupetit Thoiuurs, was toi^
pedoed and sunk. The Jonaney was astern
of the cruiser, and a few moments later
sighted the conning tower of the submarine,
and fired two shots, the first of which was
reported as a hit. The submarine dis-
appeared. Later tiie ship picked up a boat
from the cruiser with twenty survivors.

LANING, Harris Capt.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession in charge of the detail

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of officers of the Navy, and later as Assist^
ant Chief of Bureau of Navigation, in
which position he rendered extremely
valuable service in working out successfully
the great problem of providing and assign-
ing 3,000 new officers ol-all grades and corps.

LANNON, James P Comdr,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in the line of his
profession as commanding officer of the
U. S. S. NtuhvUUt engaged in the important
exacting and hasardoiis duty of escorting
mercantile convoys in the Mediterranean
Sea through waters infested with enemy
submarines.

LARIMER, E. B Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. New Orleans, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supplies through waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines.

LaROCHE, F. A U. Comdr.

U. S. N. Fot distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. SuUana and theU. S. S.
Flueeer, eiu^aged in the important, exacting
and hasardous duty of patrolling the waters
infested with enen^ submarines and mines,
in escorting and protecting vitally impoz^
tant convoys of troops and supplies through
these waters, and in offensive and defensive
action, vigorously and unremittingly prose-
cuted against aJl forms of enemy naval
activity.

LASSING, W. H Comdr,

U.S.N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. S. Tucker, engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hazardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and 8ui>pUes through these waters
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

LATIMER. J. L Capi,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commanding officer of the U. S. S. Rhode
Island, in the Atlantic Fleet.

LAVENDER, Robert A lA, Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as a member of the
crew of the Seaplane NC-B, which made a
long overseas mght from New Foundland
to the vicinity of the Aiores, in May 1919.

LAW. G. B Ph.M.1.

y. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service and for
the splendid manner in which he conducted
himself and performed his duties in aiding
and saving the U. S. 8. Mount Vernon
when she was torpedoed in the Atlantic
Ocean on September 5, 1918.

LAWLER, Robert J Lieut. (M. C.)

. U. 8. N. R. F. For extraordinary hero-
ism as regimental stirgeon acting with the
American Expeditionary Forces in France
in the attack on St. Mihiel, September 12
to 16. 1918; east of Rheims, October 1 to 9,
1918; and in the attack in the Argonne.
November 1 to 1 1, 19 18. Upon all of these
occasions he displayed courage, seal and
devotion to duty of the highest order, and
manifested a total disreguxi of personal
danger, visiting the battaJion aid stations
under fire, and supervising and Airiating
in the work of evacuation ^ the wounde£

LAWRENCE, A. N Lt. (J, (?.)

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as an aviator operating with
the United States and Briticm^ air forces in
the war sone: took part in many raids over
the enemy's lines.

LAWS. G. W Capl,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
head of department of seamanship, XJ. 8.
Naval Academy, and later as commanding
officer U. 8. 8. Michigan, in the Atlantic
Fleet.

LAWTON. Sanford En$.

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U.* 8. 8. C-351. engaged in
the important, exacting ana hasudous
duty of patrolling the waters of the war
sone ana operating against enemy sub-
marines.

LAYTON. Lester K H.A.,lc.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism
while serving with the U. 8. Marines in
action near Vierzy on July 19, 1918. Did
cool and effective work in caring for
wounded under heavy fire in the open and
without adequate shelter.

LEAHY, L. R Comdr,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. D. 8. Noma in an encounter with
an enemy submarine on the night of the
28th of November. 1917, in which the
submarine was driven off and the convoy
of storeships under escort of the Noma
saved from damage and possible destruc-
tion.

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LEAHY, W. D Capt.

U. 8. N. For diBtingiiiahed service in the
line of hisprof ession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Princeta Matoika, engaged in
the important, exacting and haiardoiis duty
of transporting and escorting troops and
supplies through waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines.

LEARY, C. F Lieut.

U. 8. N. R. F. For eztraordinanr hero-
ism on the occasion of a fire on the U. 8. 8.
Charlton Hall on July 20, 1918. in entering
the burning hold at the nak of his life in an
attempt to save the ship.

Le BAS, Harry E Ph. M., le.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. 8. 8. Whipple to the rescue of men
from the Florence H.^ which vessel, loaded
with explosives, was burned in tiie harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediately after tJie out-
break of fire the water in the vicinity of the
Florence H. was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the Whipple* a boats drove their
boats into the burning mass without
thought of d|inger to themselves and,
assisted by boats from the other ships
present in the harbor, succeeded in saving
the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended must
have perished in the wreckage.

LEBRETON. D. McD Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. Ayhoint engaged in tiie
important, exacting and hasutdous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supplies through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy navalactivity.

Le CONTE. R. G U. Comdr,

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession in the organisa-
tion of Naval Base Hospital Unit 5.
Lieutenant Commander Le Comte volun-
teered for service at the front at critical
periods and performed very valuable
surgical work for the wounded on the
occasions of the battle at Chateau Thierry,
Belleau Wood, and Pierre Fonda.

LEE, Benjamin ' Ene.

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as an aviator operating with
the U. S. naval aviation forces, foreign

service, engaged in patrolling the waters
of the war sone, escorting and protecting
troop and cargo ships and operating against
enemy submarines.

LEE, L. H U.(,J. O.)

U. 8. N. R. F. For distingmshed and
heroic service as an aviator operating with
the U. 8. naval aviation forces, foreign
service, engaged in patrolling the waters of
the war sone, escorting and protecting
troop and cargo ships and operating against
enemy submarines.

LEE, Oscar H Sea., 2c,

U. 8. N. Fat extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. 8. 8. Wanderer to the rescue of men
from the Florence J7., which vessel, loaded
with explosives, was burned in the harbor
of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of
April, 1918. Almost immediately after the
outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of
the Florence H. was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the Wanderer* e boats drove
their boats into the burning mass without
thought of danger to themselves and,
assisted by boats from the other ships
present in the harbor, succeeded in saving
the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must
have perished in the wreckage.

LEE, Walter Francis M.M.,2e.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while a membor
of the crew of the U. 8. 8. Smith, who
voluntarily went aboard the Wesfbridoe
after she had been torpedoed and remained
there five days steering the damaged
vessel by hand. Due to heroic conduct'the
Weetbridge was brought into port from a
distance of 400 miles.

LEE, W. H Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. Porter and the U. 8. 8. McKee
engaged in the important, exacting and
hasardous duty of patroHmg the waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines,
in escorting and protecting vitally impor-
tant convoys of troops anosupplies through
these waters, and in offensive and defensive
action, vigorously and unremittingly prose-
cuted against all forms of enemy naval
activity.

LEECK, Walter Arthur Sea,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and diatinguiahed service while a member
of the crew of the U. 8. 8. Smith which
voluntarily went aboard the Weetbridge

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after she had been torpedoed and remained
tbrae five days steering the damaged vessel
by hand. Due to heroic conduct, the
Wettbridge was brought into port from a
distance of 400 miles.

LEHAN. R. A Ena.

U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service in the line
of his profession as an aviator, engaged in
patrolhng over enemy submarmes in
October, 1918.

LEONHARDT. Eugene F G. M., le.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty on the occasion of the
torpedoing of and explosion on the U. S. S.
Caaain on October 17, 1917. Leonhardt,
with other members of the crew, was un-
tiring in his work of shoring up bulk-heads,
restasdng masts and improvismg means of
towing. He set an example to the younger
and less experienced members of the crew.

LEOVY. George J lA. (J. G,)

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-95, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

LEUTRITZ, Gustav A Lieut.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. S. Finch, engaged in the im-
portant and hazardous work of clearing the
North Sea of mines.

LEWIS, S. J P*. Af., 2c.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while attached
to the 6tii Marines. During the heavy gas
shell bombardment on October 4, 1918, he
continued dressing wounded brought to the
battalion aid station, unmindful of personal
danger. When several men were wounded
during heavy bombardment he went on to
the field and administered first aid and
carried the wounded back on stretchers.

LEWIS, S. S Lieui.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. PaUeraon, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
palrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supplies through these waters,
and in (tensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

LIBBY, Charles J Blmkr.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on
the occasion of the collision between the
U. S. S. Shaw and H. M. S. AquUania when
the Shav) was cut in two and set on fire.
Libby was thrown into the water where he
found himself near two other men, both of
whom were in a dased condition. Having
succeeded in securing two life preservers, he
fastened these aroimd the waists of the
other men, and refused to be picked up by
the KimberUy until both of the disaDled
men had been taken on board.

LINCOLN, G. S Capi.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Powhatan, engaged in the
imp<nrtant, exacting and hasardoiis duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supplies to European ports tiirough waters
infected with enemy submarines and mines.

LIND, W. L Id. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished sendee in the
line of his profession as executive officer of
the U. S. S. Preaident Lincoln, in so efficiently
organising, instructing, and driUing the
crew of that vessel so that everything
possible was done to save the ship after she
was torpedoed on May 31, 1918.

MNDBERG, John C Lieut.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the UTS. S. Falcon, engaged in the im-
portant and hazardous work of clearing the
North Sea of mines.

LINDHOLM, WiUiam Cox.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crews of boats sent out from
the U. S. S. Sultana to the rescue of the men
from the Florence H . which vessel, loaded
with explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediately after the out-
break of the fire, the water in the vicinity
of the Florence H. was covered with burn-
ing powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering fiames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the Sultana's boats drove
their boats into the burning mass without
thought of danger to themselves and assist-
ed by boats from the other ships present in
the harbor succeeded in saving the lives
of many men, who but for the help so

Erompuy and heroically extended must
ave perished in the wreckage.

LINN, W. S Bna.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-127, eiu^aged in the
important, exacting and hazardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war zone and
operating against enemy submarines.

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LITCHFIELD, J. R.. (Deceased)

Ph.M..dc.

U. S. N. Far ezoeptionalW meritorious
and distinsuished service while attached to
the Seventy-fourth Commuoy, Sixth
Regiment United States Marme Corps, for
extraordinary heroism in action near
Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918.
Litchfidd displayed exceptional bravery m
giving first aid to the wounded under mU
fire. He was killed taking a wounded
soldier out of the trench to the rear.

LITTLE, C. G Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of a dirigible engaged in patrol and
convoy flights, in the i»ar zone, in which
operationsne Old exceptional work, pushing
ms flights to the limits of physical and
material endurance.

LITTLE.LeonM lA.iJ.O.)

V. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commander of the
armed guard of the S. S. Joseph Cudahy, and
in encounters with enemy submarines. On
November 17th. 1917, a periscope wm sight-
ed and the ship fired mne shots, when the
submarine disappeared, again reaKpeared,
when six more shots were fired, and it
finally disappeared. On November 21,
1917, at ni^t, sighted a submarine dose
aboard, attempted to ram and fired three
shots, when gun jammed. The submarine
then disappeared.

LITTLEFIELD, W. L. Capl.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as co mm a nding office
of the U. S. S. Hancock and the U. S. S.
Charleston, engaged in the important,
exacting and hasardous duty of transport-
ing a^ escorting troops and supplies to
E}urc9>ean ports through waters infested
with enemy submarines and mines.

LITTON, G. R Cptr.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on
the occasion of the collision between the
U. S. S. Shaw and H. M. S. Aquitania on
October 9, 1918, when the Shaw was cut in
two and set on fire. Carpenter Litton, c^
the Shaw, with other officers and enlisted
men, threw overbou^ a large quantity of
4-inoh ammunition which was on deck onl^
a few feet from a biasing oH tank, and this
while the ammunition near them was
already exploding. This heroic action
saved the snip from complete destruction
and made it possible for her to proceed to
port under her own steam in spite of the
loss of her bow.

LOCY, Francis E Lieut.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
conduct and devotion to duty as Battalion

Surgeon Ist Battalion, 6th Regiment, U. 8.
Marines. In the early part of June 1918,
during the attacks of nis battalion against
enemy machine gun nests in the Bois de
Belleau, he operated a dressing station in a
oulvert under the highway so located as to
receive almost constant fire from the enemy
batteries.

LOGAN, G. C Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Ammen and U. S. S. StribUng,
engaged in the important, exacting and
hasardous duty of patrolling the waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines,
in escorting and protecting vitally impor-
tant convosrs of troops and supplies through
these waters, and in offensive and defensive
action, vigorously and unremittingly prose-
cuted against all forms of enemy naval
activity.
LOGAN, James J Af . Af.. Ic.

U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary hero-
ism and devotion to duty while serving on
the U. S. S. Victor. On the occasion of an
explosion in a motor crank case and result-
ing fire in the engine room at sea, on
February 10, 1918, which became very
dangerous on account of the proximity, of
the main gasoline tank, Logan, accompanied
by the commanding officer, went into the
engine room repeatedly, were much
burned, but by use of the fire extinguishers
succeeded in putting out the fire and saving
the ship.

LOGAN, Marion Booth C.Q.M.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while a member
of the crew of the U. S. S. Smith which
voluntarily went aboard the Westbridge
after she had been torpedoed and remamed

there five days steering the

hy hand. Due to heroic conduct, the
Weatbridge was brought into port from a
distance of 400 miles.

LOHRKE, J. L Lt.(J. G.)

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. B. S. C-40, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

LOOMIS, Daniel David B. Af., 2c

U. S. N. For distinguished service and
devotion to duty whfle serving on the
U. S. S. Fanning. Was bridge lookout on
Nov. 17, 1917. when the Fanning enga^
and captured the German Submarine (7-68.
Exhibited remarkable alertness, initiative
and ability as a lookout, in sighting and
reporting the periscope, only a small part
ofwhich was visible.

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LOOMIS, Ralph L Ens,

U. S. N. R. F. For dutinsuuhed and
heroic servioe as a seaplane pilot in which
capacity he made many flights for patrol-
ling the sea and bombing the enem^ coasts,
showing at all times courage ana a high
spirit of duty.

LYNCH,F.R. V Lt. (J. G.)

U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic
service as a member of the U. S. naval
aviation forces, foreign service. Engaged
in patrolling the waters of the war sone,
esoOTting and protecting troop and cargo
and operating against enemy sub-

LOVETT, R. A Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession in connection
with the organisation of the northern
bombing group, and for active and daring
raids over the enemy line in Belgium
against submarine bases at Ostend and
Zeebrugge, and for raids made in co-opera-
tion with the allied armies during the
retirement of the enemv on the Belgian
front during October and November, 1918.

LUBY. J. M Capt,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Mataonia and the If. S. S.
South Dakota^ engaged in the important,
exacting and hasardous duty of transporting
and escorting troops and suppues to
European ports through waters infested
with enemy submarines and mines.

LUDLOW, G. H Em.

U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary hero-
ism as pilot of a chasse plane on August 21,
1918, in a patrol for ditjpping propaganda
on Pola, and in an attack on a superior
force of land planes.

LUFKIN. Hall Nathaniel Ph. 3f., 3e.

U. 8. N. For ezceptionaUv meritorious
and distinguished service while attached to
the 6th Marines. Without regard for his
own safety Lufldn worked untiringly in
tendering first aid to the wounded, under
extremely heavy shell fire, eroosing Uiem-
selves to fire on the battlefield to carry
wounded men on stretchers to a place of
safety.

LUPTON, R. W. Ens,

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-181, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

LUTOMSKI, Stanley Frank C. G. M.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service and for the
splendid manner in which he conducted
lumself and performed his duties in aiding
and saving the U. S. S. Mount Vernon when
the was torpedoed on September 6, 1918.

LYNCH, Rosooe, (Deceased) Bng., 2e.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism
while serving on the U. S. S. Tieonderooa in
action with a German Submarine, Septem-
ber 30, 1918. When that vessel was tor-
pedoed, he remained below and performed
duty in the engine room after the engineer
officer on watch had deserted his post and
gone on deck. Lynch thereby lost his life.

LYONS. CJharles J C.B. M.

U. S. N. For distinguished service and
devotion to duty whue serving on the
U. S. S. Mount Vernon, when that vessel
was torpedoed on September 5, 1918.
Went to his station on the main deck to
assist with collision mats, and under in-
structions went to the forecastle to clear
the dip rope. He went over the side in a
bowline and succeeded under dangerous
conditions.

LYONS, David Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Benham, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convosrs of
troops and suppkes through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

LYONS. Frank Capl.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Prometheue, in the tram of the
U. S. Atlantic Fleet and in comnumd of
turget practice base.

MAC ARTHUR. Arthur Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. D. S. ChcUtanoooat engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supplies to European ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

MACCORMACK. E. C Ens,

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his prof ession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-A7, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

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MAC DOUGALL. W. D Capt,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. S. TacotrMt engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
suppfies to Eiux>pean ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

MACFARLANE. Fred H. C. . .CK M. M.

U. S. N. Fot eztraordinanr heroism on
the occasion of the collision of the U. S. S.
Shaw with the H. M. S. Aquitania when the
Shaw was cut in two and set on fire. He
with others set a splendid example of
efficiency, coolness and indifference to
danger, remaining at his post in the engine
room, although water was knee deep and
he had every reason to believe the ship was
sinking.

MACK, Cornelius H Id. Comdr,

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty with the 6th Regiment,
U. S. Marines. In the action at the Bois
de Belleau, on June 12, 1918, when his
dressing station was subjected to a heavy
gas bombardment, he remained on duty and
carried on the evacuation of wounded, re-
fusing to leave until all wounded and
hospital corpsmen had been removed to a
place of saf ety^; as a result he was severely
gassed. In the action at Viersy, on July
19, 1918, he accompanied the advanced and
was exposed for fifteen hours to the fire of
machine guns and artillery, performing his
duties with marked coolness and precision.

MACKENZIE, John C.B.M.

U. S. N. R. F. By his extraordinary
heroism, MacKenne, member of the crew
of the iSanZiA, prevented a serious accident
to the ship in holding a depth charge until
it could again be secured.

MACLEISCH, Kenneth. (Deceased) Ueut.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as a pilot attached to the
U. S. naval aviation force in the war sone.
Took part in operations against the enemy
forces on land and was shot down and killed
in the drive in Flanders during October,
1918.

MACNAIR, James D Lieut,

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism in
the operations against the enemv from June
6 to June 14, 1918, in performing his
services in daily risk of death from enemy
fire, when his labors in locating and burying
the dead and in giving comfort to the
wounded were given with fidelity to duty
under all conditions.

MADISON, Z. H Ca^,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer

of the n. 8. S. auaqnUhanna and the U. S. 8.
Dw Moinea. engaged in the important,
exacting and hasardous d\xty of transport-
ing and escorting troops and supplies to
European ports through waters mfested
with enemy submarines and mines.

MAENNALE, F. W. ZAeut,

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. 8. 8. Arcturua^ engaged in
the important, exacting and hasardous duty
of transporting and escorting troops and
supplies through waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines.

MAGRUDER, Gary W U. Comdr,

^ U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer,
U. 8. 8. Preston and later the U. 8. 8.
LanadaU, engaged in the important,^ exact-
ing and hasardoiis duty of patrolling the
waters infested with enemy submarines and
mines, in escorting and protecting vitally
important convoys of troops and supplies
throut^ these waters, and in offensive and
defensive action, vigorously and unre-
mittingly prosecuted against all forms of
enemy naval activity.

MAGUIRE, W. A. (Chaplain) LinU,

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism as
an officer in a boat sent out from the U. 8. 8.
Christabel to the rescue of men from the
Florence /f., which vessel, loaded witii
explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediate^ after the out-
break of the fire the water m the vicinity of
the Florence H. was covered with burning
powdOT boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The officers and crews of the Chrtatabel'a
boats drove their boats into the burning
mass and succeeded in saving the lives of
many men, who, but for the help so
proniptly and heroically given, must nave
perished in the wreckage.

MALONE, M. J Cox,

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. 8. 8. Stewart to the rescue of men
from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded
with explosives, was burned in the hiurbor
of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of
April, 1918. Almost immediately after the
outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of
the Florence H. was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the Stewart*a boats drove their
boats into the burning mass without thought
of danger to themselves and, assisted by
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bacbor, suooeeded in savins the lives of
many men who, but for the help ao prompUy
and heroioally extended, muat have x)eriah-
ed in the wreokage.

MANGOLD, Merton Henry. . .Ph. M., Ic.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished servioe while attached to
the Sixth Marines. Mangold displayed
heroic action in rescuing the wounded
during shell fire. On July 10, 1018, he was
wounded during a shell explosion.

MANLEY, G. C Ph.M.,2e,

U. 8. N. R. F. ' For extraordinary hero-
ism as a member of the crew of boats sent
out from the U. S. 8. SuUana to the rescue
of men from the Florence H.^ which vessel,
loaded with explosives, was burned in the
harbor of Quibwon on the night of the 17th
of April, 1018. Almost immediatelsr after
the outlnreak of fire the water in the vicinity
of the Florence H. was covnred with bumixig
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the StiUana*» boats drove their
boats into the burning mass without
thought of danger to themselves, and
assisted by boats from the other ships
present in the luurbor, succeeded in saving
the lives of many men who, but for the
help so promptly and heroicallv extended,
must have p^ished in the wreckage.

MANLY, M. E Comdr,

U. 8. N. For distinguished servioe in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. SterreU and theU. 8. 8.
Duncan, engaged in the important, exact-
ing and hasardous duty of patrolling the
waters infested with enemy submarines and
mines, in escorting and protecting vitally
important convoys of tnx^ and supplies
through these waters, and m offensive aiul
defensive action, vigorously and unre-
mittingly prosecuted against all forma of
enemy naval activity.

MANN, J. R.. Jr. U. Comdr,

U. 8. N. For distinguished servioe as a
commanding officer of the A. 8. C. N^
engaged in patrolling the United States
Atiantic coast.

MANNING, James Eugene.. . .Ph. Af., 3e.

U. 8. N. For distinguished and heroic
servioe while attached to the First Battalion
Sixth Marines: In the action against the
enemy near Thiaucourt, France, on Sep-
tember 15, 1018, while attending to a
wounded man the dressing station was hit
with a shell and the patient was wounded
in two more places. Showing great
devotion, dressed the new woimds, and
while domg so was struck in the back and
knocked down by the eiplosion of another

shell strildng the aid station. He refused
to leave his post until he had finished dress-
ing the wounded man and had removed
him from the aid station, which was com-
pletely gutted a minute later by another
shell. Durixig the entire action Hospital
Apprentice Manning was conspicuous for his
courage and promptness in the care of the
wounded.

MARCIO. Joseph 5. C, Ic

U. 8. N. Member of the crew of the
U. 8. 8. Smith. On December 17, 1017,
during the worst gale of its kind for eight
years, Marcio jumped overboard and saved
a shipmate who had been washed ovevboard.

MARCUS, Arnold U. {J. O.)

U. 8. N. For exceptional and dis-
tinguished service in the line of his profes-
sion, on duty on submarine, engagea in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines.

MARKS. John H Ph. M. ,2c.

U. S. N. For extraordinaiy heroism
while serving with the U. 8. Marines in
action near Viersy on July 10, 1018.
Labored courageously and tirelessly
throughout the day and well into the night,
in dressing the wounded in the field, in the
open and under inadequate shelter.

MARRAY, Denis Cox,

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty on the occasion of the
torpedoing of and explosion on the U. 8 8.
Caeain on October 17, 1017. Marray,
with other members of the crew, was un-
tiring in his work of shoring up bulkheads,
restaying masts and improvising means of
towing. He set an example to we younger
and less eiq;>erienced members of the crew.

MARTIN, Carl C Sea.

U. 8. N. Far exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service as member of the
crew of the U. 8. 8. WiUiam Rockefeller
when that ship was sunk by a torpedo on
the night of May 18, 1018. Martin re-
mained at his station as pointer until the
ship was so far down at the stem end that
the guns could not be manned.

MARTIN. Charley Francis C.Q. M.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in command of
the armed guard on the 8. 8. Atlantic Sun.
Very prompt action was taken by him and
the men under his command when this
yessel was torpedoed amidship. It appears
that the guns were used as long as they

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could be until list of the ship interferred
with them so that they became useless.
The vessel sank rapidly, and the armed
guard commander was last to leave the
ship.

MARTIN, Hal Eugene H. A.,lc,

U. 8. N. For exceptionaUy meritorious
and distinguished service while attached to
the First Battalion, Sixth Marines; at Mont
Blanc, on October 5, 1918, he rushed into a
barrage and rescued a wounded man who
had been dropped there when the stretcher
bearers were wounded. During the entire
action from October 3 to 10, this man was at
all times ready to dash out and care for the
wounded. After the operations it was
necessary to evacuate him with a high fever.
His untiring efforts and personal bravery
saved many lives and was an inspiraticm
to the men.

MARTIN, Ralph Lieut.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Remlikt engaged in the
important, exacting and hazardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and sup-
plies through waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines.

MARTIN. W. A U.{J. O.)

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. C-340, engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardous duty oi
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

MARVELL, George R Capt.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a du^ of great responsibility as
commanding officer U. S. S. Louisiana.

MARVILLE, P. L.. (Deceased). (7. 3f .. 2c.
U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism
as a member of the crew of the U. S. S.
Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden
steamer WeUinoton after that vessel had
been torpedoed on September 16, 1918.
Immediately after the ship was torpedoed
she was abandoned by her crew. Volun-
teers were called for from the Seneca. He
was one of the eighteen who volunteered
although there was a high sea running and
it was known that the ship was in danger of
sinking and that there was danger also of
further submarine attack. The vessel was
kept afloat for some hours but finally sank.
Of the eighteen men who volunteered, only
eight were rescued, the others being
drowned.

MASON. MorriU C E., 2c.

U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism
in an attempt to save the coal-laden

steamer WeUinoton after that vessel had
been torpedoed on September 16, 1918.
Immediately after the ship was torpedoed
she was abandoned by her crew, volun-
teers were called for from the Seneca to go
on board the Wellington and attempt to
save her. Mason, with seventeen other
men volunteered, although there was a high
sea running and it was known that the ship
was in danger of sinking and that there was
danger also of further submarine attack.
The vessel was kept afloat for some hours,
but finally sank. Of the eighteen men who
volunteered, only eight were rescued, the
others being drowned.

MATHEWS, Stephen J Sea.

U. S. N. During an explosion of a
gasoline tank in a motor boat belonging to
the Air Station at Arcachon, Gironde,
France, Mathews was severely burned but
went immediately to the rescue of an Army
sergeant who had been rendered uncon-
scious and saved him ifrom drowning.

MATHIS, Frank M Sea,, 2c.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. S. S. Whipjde to the rescue of men
from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded
with explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediately after the out-
break of fire the water in the vicinity of the
Florence H. was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the Whipple's boats drove
their boats into the burning mass without
thought of danger to themselves and,
assisted by boats from the other ships
present in the harbor, succeeded in saving
the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extemied, must
have perished in the wreckage.

MAUK, Benjamin J C.M.M.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism
while serving on the U. S. S. Bobolink, en-
gaged in mine sweeping in the North Sea,
when, after an explosion of a dragged m^e,
a man was blown overboard. Mauk went
overboard and succeeded in rescuing and
bringing him on board under difficult con-
ditions.

MAURY, S. P U. Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic
action as commanding officer of the U. S. S.
K -1 engaged in the important, exacting and
hazardous duty of patrolling the waters in-
fested by enemy submarines, destroyers,
and mines protecting vitally important con-
voys of troops and supplies; and in offensive
and defensive action, vigorously and unre-
mittingly prosecuted against all forms of
enemy naval activity.

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MAXFIELD, L. H Comdr.

U. 8. N. For eartraoTdinary heroism on
the oooaaion of the fall of a French dirigible
in which he was acting as direction pilot.
Two enlisted men in the ncae of the dirigi-
ble went overboard when it struck the water.
Being encumbered by their fur^lined suits
and boots, both men called for help, and
Commander Maxfield jumped overboard
and went to their assistance. The dirigible
drifted away and he had much difficulty in
keeping them up, but succeeded in doing so
until help arrived.

MAXWELL, David M Ph. M„ 2c.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism
while serving with the U. 8. marmes at the
front in going out into the open to the aid of
the wounded under heavy machine and
artillery fire, in the performance of which
heroic service he was Jcilled.

MAXWELL. T. A Bru,

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. 8. 8. C.-207 engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

MAY. Christie M C.B.M.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service and
devotion to duty as commander of the
Armed Guard of the 8. 8. CUy of Wilmino-
ton. On Ai)ril 13. 1017. when that ship
oaught fire in mid-ocean and had to be
abandoned in a heavy fog, a steamer's good
whistle was heard. In order to attract at-
tention, the Commander of the guard, with
gun's crews returned on board while the
riiip was burning and ammunition exploding
aft, and fired minute guns until a ship
answered, and finally picked up the boats.

MAYER, Frederick J Lietd.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. 8. 8. Flamingo engaged in the im-
portant and hasardous work of clearing the
North 8ea of mines.

MAYES, Frederick T Lieut.

U. 8. N. For exceptionidly meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. 8. 8. Thnuh engaged in the im-
portant and hasardous work of clearing the
North 8ea of mines.

MC ARTHUR, R. E C. M. M.

U. 8. N. Commended for meritorious
conduct during an accident sustained by
the BameQOt on February 21, 1918. Mo-
Arthur, a member of the engine-room force.

was in the fireroom three minutes after the
accident, which was flooded with escaping
steam, and had the fires pulled.

MCBRroE. L. B Comdr.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility on
the staff of commander U. 8. naval forces in
European waters, and as United States
representative on interallied conference for
the protection of ships.

MCCABE, George C C.B.M.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service as a member of
the crew ofthe U. 8. 8. Reid. and one of the
working party sent on board the Cotington,
which had been torpedoed. While assist-
ing in salvage work, showed great courage
and devotion to duty just before she was
abandoned and while in a finlring condition
with her lower rail awash.

MC CABE, Harold E Sea.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. 8. 8. Whipple to the rescue of men
from the Florence H. which vessel loaded
with explosives, was burned in the harb<Nr
of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of
Apru, 1918. Almost immediately after the
outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of
the Florence H. was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which eiploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the Whipple^e boats drove
their boats into the burning mass without
thought of danger to themselves and. assist-
ed by boats from the other ships present in
the narbor succeeded in saving the lives of
many men who, but for the help so prompter
and heroically extended. miiuBt iutve per-
ished in the wreckage.

MC CANDLES8. Byron Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. 8. 8. Caldtoell, engaged in
the important, exacting and hazardous duty
of patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and pro-
tecting vitally important convoys of troops
and supplies through these waters, and in
offensive and defensive action, vigorously
and unremittingly prosecuted against iJl
forms of enemy naval activity.

MC CANDLI8H. B. V Lt. Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. Davie, engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardous duty of
patroUing the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and pro-
tecting vitally important convoys of troops

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and suppliee through these waters, and in
offensiye and defensive action, vigorously
and unremittingly prosecuted against aU
forms of enemy naval activity.

MC CANN. John Erwin C. W. T.

V. S. N. For extraordinary hwoism and
devotion to dut^ on the occasion of the toi^
pedcnng of and explosion on the U. S. S.
Caann, on October 17, 1917. McCann,
with other members of the crew, was un-
tiring in his work of shoring up bulk-heads,
restaying masts and improvising means of
towing. He set an example to the younger
and less experienced members of the crew.

MC CANNA, Edward M Fire, le.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on
the occasion of the collision of the U. S. S.
Shato with the H. M. S. Aouitania when the
Shaw was cut in two ana set on fire. He
refused to leave his post in the fireroom al-
though the water was rising rapidly and he
had reason to believe that the ship was

MC CARGO, William T Etu.

U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service while in
command of the U. S. S. C-ld4, engaged in
the important and hazardous work of clear-
ing the North Sea of mines.

MC CAULEY, Edward., Jr Capt,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Oeorge Waahinoton engaged in
the important, exacting and hazardous duty
of transporting and escorting troops and
supplies to European ports though waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

MC CAULEY, George 8 B.M.,2e

V. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service as member of the
boat's crew of the U. S. 8. Wanderer at the
time of the burning of the Florence H.
Macauley went among the burning wreck-
age and eiploding ammunition at great risk
to rescue men who had been thrown into the
water.

MC CAU8LAND, Edward Norton C.B.M.
U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in command of the
armed guard on the 8. 8. Rochester^ for his
very prompt action when a submarine was
sighted on November 21, 1017. It is be-
lieved that this prompt action prevented an
attack on the vessel at that time. Later at
night the vessel was torpedoed and sunk.
The evidence shows that the armed guard
acted in a very satisfactory manner.

MC CLARAN, John W Id. C<mdr.

U. 8. N. For extraordinaiy heroism in
entering the after magaiine of the U. 8. 8.

Caenn to determine conditions there, when
smoke was found to be pouring out of the
handling room, after the explosion on the
Caeain^ following the torpedoing of that
ship, on October 15, 1917.

MC CLOY, John Lieui,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. 8. 8. CwrUtJD, engaged in the im-
portant and hasardous work of clearing the
North 8ea of mines.

MC CLUEN, Elmer J Lieut. (J. O.)

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished sei^
vice in the line of his profession as Com-
manding Officer of the U. 8. 8. C-02, en-
gaged in the important, exacting and has-
ardous duty of patrolling the waters of the
War Zone and operating against enemy
submarines.

MC CLURE, H. A Lt, Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. 8. 8. Decatur, engaged in
the important, exacting and hasardous duty
of escorting troop and cargo ships through
waters infested by enemy submarines and

MC CORMACK, A. A., (Deceased

Lieut. (J. O.)

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service in the line of his profession as
a pilot of airplanes serving with the U. 8.
naval aviation forces in Europe and with
the Royal Air Force. Took part in raids
over enemy lines and was killed in making
a forced landing from one of these raids.

MC COWN. Henry Y Lieui.

V. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. 8. 8. Thomas Buddey, engaged in
the important and hasardous work of clears
ing the North Sea of mines.

MC CRARY, F. R Comdr,

U. 8. N. For distinguished and heroic
service as commandins^ officer of U. 8. naval
aviation detachment in Ireland.

MC CREADY, G. H Bne.

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his prof ession as commanding
officer of the U. 8. 8. C-208, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the War Zone and
(H)erating against enemy submarines.

MC CULLOCH, David H Lieut.

U. 8. N. R. F. For distingiushed service
in the line of his profession as a member of

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the crew of the Beapl&ne iVC-3, which made
a long overseas flight from New Foundland
to the vicinity of the Aiores, in May 1919.

MC CULLOUGH. Frank E.,.Capt. (M. C.)

U. S. N. For distinguished service in

the line of his profession as fleet surgeon on

the staff of commander U. S. Atlantic Fleet.

MC CULLOUGH, Robert Ena.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. 8. 8. C-78, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the War Zone and
operating against enemy submarines.

MC DONALD, Frederick J O. Af., 3c.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty while serving on the U. S.
8. Downes. While that vessel was scouting
off the West Coast of Ireland in a heavy
gale on October 7, 1918, a sea broke on
the stem spreading the depth charge tracks
and dislodged a number of depth charges
which became a menace to the ship. This
man, with an officer and other enlisted men,
at once undertook to secure the bombs, at
great personal risk to themselves as the seas
were breaking over the stern, and finally
succeeded.

MC DONALD, John D R-Admr.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commandant of the navy yvaaa. New York,

MC DONNELL, E. O Lt. Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished and heroic
service as a pilot attached to U. 8. naval
aviation forces abroad. Took an important
and valuable part in organising U. 8.
northern bombing group. Made several
extremel3f hazardous flights over the Alps
in macmnes which were known to be
structurally imperfect

MC DOWELL, C. 8 Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as aide and force
electrical officer on the staff of commander
submarine force, Atlantic Fleet.

MC ELROY, George W, B-Admr.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
Inspector of Machinery of vessels building
at the works of the Bethlehem Shipbuilding
Co., at Quincy and Squantum, Mass., and
boiler plant at Providence, R. I., also of
vessels building by George Lawley & Co.,
South Boston, Mass.

MC GLASSON, A. A Lt. Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in

the line of his profession as commanding
officer, U. 8. 8. Hinton and a division of
mine sweej^ers engaged in the important,
difficult, and hasardous duty of mine sweep-
ing on the coast of France.

MC GUIRE, Lee W Lt. Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession while serving at the
U. 8. Naval Hospital, Chelsea, Mass., in
developing a convalescent influensa-pneu-
monia serum, which has proved of very
great value in reducing mortality from 38
to 4 per cent, and for general service at the
hospital.

MC GUNIGAL, Patrick 5. F., Ic.

U. 8. N. For extraordinanr heroism
while serving on the U. 8. 8. HuntinffUmt
when that vessel arrived in the War Zone on
September 17, 1917, lieut. Hojrt was
sent up as an observer in a captive balloon
from the vessel in squalls and bad weather.
As a result, the balloon became unstable
and was finally dashed into the water sub-
merging the basket. McGunigal, went
overboard fully clothed and succeeded in
rescuing Lieut. Hovt from the wreckage
under difficult and dangerous conditions.

MC HUGH, George E Lieut.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service wnile in com-
mand of the U. 8. 8. Pelican engaged in the
important and hazardous work of clearing
the North Sea of mines.

MC ILWAINE, A. G LietU.

. MC KEAN, John R Lietd.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. 8. 8. CormorarUt engaged in the
important and hazardous work of clearing
the North Sea of mines.

MC KEE, Howard A Ena.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. 8. 8. C-37, engaged in the impoi^
tant and hazardous work of clearing the
North Sea of mines.

MC KENNEY, Leroy M Ph. M., 2c.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism
while serving with the U. 8. marines at the
front in administering first aid to wounded
men under continual shell and machine-gun
fire.

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MC KINLEY. Andrew Sea,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while a member
of the crew of the U. S. S. Smith, which
voluntarily went aboard the Wealbridge
after she had been torpedoed, and remained
there five days, steering the oamaged vessel
by hand. Due to heroic conduct, the
Wetibridge was brought into port from a
distance of 400 miles.

MC KINNON. T. N Eru,

V. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as an aviator of land planes
attached to the Northern Bombing Group
in active operations co-operating with the
Allied Armies on the Belgian front during
September, October and November, 1918,
bombing enemy bases, aerdromes, subma-
rine bases, ammunition dumps, railroad
junctions, etc.

MC KITTRICK, Harold V Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Burrowst engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supplies through these waters,
and m o£Fensive and defensive action,
vigorouslv and unremittingly prosecuted,
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

MC LEA, W. D C.M.M.

^ U. S. N. Commended for heroic action
m entering compartment fuU of steam after
two unsuccessful attempts. McLea acted
on his own initiative, used excellent judg-
ment and displayed evidence of self-for-
getfulnesB and indifference to danger.

MC LEAN, Ridley Capt,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commanding officer, U. S. S. New Hamp-
shiret and as chief of staff of the commander
of Battleship Force 1, Atlantic Fleet.

MC LENDON, P. A Lieut,

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism in
action near Blanc Mont, France, October
3-4, 1918. During heavy action. Lieu-
tenant McLendon continually pushed his
dressing station to more advantageous
positions; although in great danger because
of a severe shelling. Lieutenant McLendon
dressed his patients in an exposed position,
using his dugout for the seriously wounded.

MC NAIR, F. v., Jr Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer

of the U. S. S. Wirulow and the U. S. S.
WwUey, engaged in the important, exacting
and hasardous duty of patrolling the waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines,
in escorting and protecting vitally impor-
tant convoys of troops and supplies through
these waters and in offensive and defensive
action, vigorously and unremittingly prose-
cuted against all forms of enemy naval
activity.

MC NAIR, L. N Comdr .

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the hne of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Ericsson, engaged in
the important, exacting and hasardous duty
of patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supplies through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action, vig-
orously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

MC NAMARA, J. F Ens,

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as a member of the U. S.
naval aviation forces, foreign service. En-
gaged in patrolling the waters of the war
sone, escorting and protecting troop and
cargo ships, and operating against enemy
submarines.

MC NAMEE, Luke Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the Ime of his profession while serving with
the chief of naval operations as a member
of his advisory staff in Paris, France, pre-
lumnary to the armistice and during the
deliberations incident to the pr^>aration of
the naval terms of peace with Germany.

MC NEELY, R. W. Capt,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commanding officer of the U. S. S. Ohio in
the Atlantic Fleet.

MC PHERSON, Kenneth A Ens.

y. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service while in
command of the U. S. S. C-38, engaged in
the important and hasardous work of clear-
ing the North Sea of mines.

MC WHORTER, E. D Comdr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibUity in
command of the^ U. S. submarine K-5 and
of Submarine Division 4, ma-lfing a voyage
from the United States port to Ponta
Delgada, Asores Islands, in very bad
weather. Subsequently, as a ^vision com-
mander, he brought five submarines from
the Pacific coast to the Atlantic. Later he

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took the Alert and three sabmarines to
Ponta Delgada, and from that port re-
turned to Bermuda with these submarines,
picked up a fourth submarine, and pro-
ceeded to San Pedro on the Pacific coast.
The above constitutes a very unusual record
of deep-sea voyages in winter weather with
small submarines.

MEDKIRK, F. T PA. If., Ic.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism
while serving with the U. S. marines at the
front during attack on Vieny. France,
on July 18f 1918, when voluntarily and of
his own imtiative, in association with two
other pharmacist mates, he organised and
established advanced aid poets following
closely upon the first wave of the attacking
troops and evacuated wounded rapidly and
successfully under most harawring condi-
tions.

MEIER, Edward W. T,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in charge of fire-
room of the Jacob Jones, on May 17, 1917.
when part of No. 1 blower worked loose ana
wrecked the fittings of the fireroom. With
great risk and under adverse conditions
Meier succeeded in closing both fuel-oil
valves to the biimer lines.

MENTCH. WUliam A C.Q. M.

U. S. N. Fot distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commander of
the Armed Guard of the S. S. Pisa, and in
an encounter with an enemy submarine.
On September 17, 1917, sighted an enemy
submarine and fired three snots. The sul>>
marine submerged and reappeared several
times before finally disappearing.

MENTZ, George F Lieut. (J. O.)

U. S. N. For exc^tionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. S. C-207, engaged in the im-
portant and hazardous work of clearing the
North Sea of mines.

MERRILL, R. T Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as supervisor Naval
Auxiliary Reiserve and Naval Overseas
Transportation Service.

MESSIER, H. J Btewn,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession in volunteering to go
on board the torpedoed 3ritidi steamer
HutUecliffej on October 17, 1918, in the
hope of saving that vessel, and remaining on
board and continuing efforts at salvage until
it became necessary to abandon the ship.

METCALF, Martin K Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as Commanding

Officer of the U. S. S. O'BrMti, engaged in
the important, exacting and hasardous duty
of patrolling waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoj^ of
troops and 8ui>plies tmrough these waters,
and in offensive and defensive actioi^
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity;
and particularly for good seamanship dia-
played on the occasion of the rescue of the
Captain and part of the crew of the Vandalia,
following the torpedoing of that vessel.

MEYER, Frederick Lieut,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. S. Teal, engaged in the impor-
tant and hasardous work of clearing the
North Sea of mines.

MEYER, R. D Bne,

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his tnrofession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-255, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the War Zone and
operating against enemy submarines.

MEYERS, George J Comdr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commanding officer ofthe U. S. S. Michigan,
in the Atlantic Fleet.

MICHAEL, H. H Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as oommandiiu; officer
of the U. S. S. Coyningham, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supplies tmrough these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

MICHAEL, William H Lieut,

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on
the morning of June 6, 1918, in displaying
unusual courage under heavy shell fire, when
he established a dressing station in the
open, exposed to both shell and machine-
gun nre. Under these conditions he worked
for several hours evacuating a large number
of men from the Fifth Regiment, then at-
tacking in the Bois de Belleau. These ser-
vices were performed regardless of personal
consequences.

MILLER, Alfred L Sea.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism
while serving on the U. S. S. Sampeon.
On November 7, 1918, while that vessel
was in a bad storm off the coast of Ireland,

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the depth charge track spread. One
charge worked looee, and there was duiiser
that it would eauee serious damage. Miller,
in spite of the extreme danger of being
washed overboard, went out on the fan-tail
to detennine the situation. He reported
to an officer, who, with him and two other
enlisted men, succeeded in securing one
depth charge under the most dangerous
conditions.

MILLER, Carey F., (Deceased) . H. A., le,
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
and devotion to duty while serving in the
Naval Base Hospital at Hampton Roads.
During an epidemic of influensa he worked
day and night amount the patients until
stricken with the disease as a result of
which he lost his life.

MILLER, C. R Capt,

^ U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Cleveland and theU. 8. 8.
Von Steuben, engaged in the important,
exacting and hasardous duty of transport-
ing and escorting troops and supplies to
European ports through waters infested
with enemy submarines and mines.

MILLER, Hans O. L Sea.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty on the occasion of the
torpedoing of and explosion on the U. S. S.
Caeein on October 17, 1917. Miller, with
other members of the crew, was untixin^ in
his work of shoring up bulkheads, restasring
masts, and improvising means of towing.
He set an example to the vounger and less
experienced members of the crew.

MILLER, W. 8 Comdr,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. Balcht engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important conveys of
troops and supplies through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly jproeecuted
against all forms of enemy navalactivity.

MILLS, Schuyler Lt. Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic
service in command of the U. S. S. AL-10,
on patrol duty in the war lone.

MIMMS, Sam, Jr Sea.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service as member of the
crew of the U. 8. S. William RockefeOer
when that ship was sunk by a torpedo on
the night of May 18, 1918. Mimms re-
mained at his station until the ship was so

far down at the stem end that the guns
could not be manned. He went to the
ma^asines, opened the same, and stood by
until called to see that ammunition was sent
to the guns.

MITCHELL, W. G Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. 8. Mallory, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supplies to European ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

MITSCHER, Marc A Lt. Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as a member of the
crew of the Seaplane NC~1, which made a
long overseas mght from New Foundland
to the vicinity of the Asores, in May 1919.

MOCK, Benjamin J C. M. M.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service as member of the •
of the Bobolink. While engaged in

mine-sweeping operations in the North Sea
barrage. Mock jumped overbosjtl and
rescued and saved the life of a boatswain,
in spite of the climate, temperature ana
exposure.

MOFFATT, A. W U. {J. Q.)

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. 8. C-143, enntged in the
im];>ortant. exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the watm of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

MOFFITT, W. J M.M.,U.

U. 8. N. For meritorious conduct during
an accident sustained by the Bameoat on
February 21, 1918. Moffitt, a member of
the engine-room force, with others, was in
the fireroom three minutes after the
accident occurred, which was flooded with
escaping steam, and had the fires pulled.

MOLL, Joseph J Ph. M. ,2c,

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism
while serving with the U. S. marines at the
front in dressing wounded under a terrific
riiell and machine-gun fire, until he was
severely wounded.

MOLLOY, Thomas M let Lieut,

U. S. C. G. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer, U. S. S. Rambler, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty <A
tran^orting and escorting troops and
supphes to European ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

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MOODY, Rosooe C Capt,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
aervice in a duty of great responsibility as
Head of the Department of Mathematics
at the U. S. Naval Academy, and later as
Commanding Officer of the U. 8. S. Maine
in the Atlantic Fleet.

MOORE, Clarence C C.G. M,

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty while serving on the
U. S. S. Shaw, when that vessel collided
with H. M. 8. AquUania on October 9, 1918,
and the Shaw was cut in two and set on fire.
Moore was in the severed bow and making
his way aft. When about to get clear
himself, he gave up his immediate chance
and returned to the fore part of the fore-
castle to see if all the men had gotten out.
He satisfied himself of this, then made his
way aft to the deck. The bow capsised
immediately afterward.

MOORE, C. J Lt. Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. s. S. Downes, engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supphes tturough these waters,
and in oflfensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against aU forms of enemy naval activity.
MOORE, Lloyd R Btawn,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as a member of the
orew of the Seaplane iVC-3, which made a
long overseas flight from New Foundland
to the vidnity of the Asores, in May 1919.
MOORHEAD, John R O. Jtf.. 3c.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service as member of the
erew of the U. 8. 8. WiUiatn Rockefeller
when that ship was sunk by a torpedo on
the night of May 18, 1918. Moorhead
remained at his station until the ship was so
far down at the stern end that the guns
could not be manned. He went to the
magasines, opened the same, and stood by
until called to see that ammimition was
sent to the guns.
MORGAN, D. P Lt.(J.G.)

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which
capacity he made ffights for patrolling the
sea and bombing the enemy coasts, showing
at all times courage and a high spirit of
duty.
MORING, Travis 8 Lieut.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism
during the operations in the Champagne
sector, from October 2 to 11, 1918, lieuten-
ant Mwing worked tirelessly in a first-aid
station within a few hundred meters of the

front line without cover. Not only was he
constantly exposed to heavy shell fire and
the bombing of low-flying aeroplanes, but
he went without food and sleep until he
reached a point of utter exhaustion. He
underwent all the dangers to which line
officers were subjected, and in addition to
this his work was carried on under infinitely
more tr3ring conditions. His cheerful
acceptance of all situations, his resoluteness
and devotion to duty^ are a tribute to the
gallant conduct of this officer.

MORO, Charles L C.B,M.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commander of the
armed guard of the 8. 8. TidevDater^ and in
an encounter with an enemy submarine on
March 17, 1918, at night. The submarine
was sighted close aboard, and an unsuc-
cessful attempt to ram it was made. Three
shots were fired as the submarine sub-
merged. The second shot reported as a hit.

MORRIL, C. Mason ^L, 2c.

U. 8. C. G. For extraordinary heroism
as a member of the crew of the U. 8. 8.
Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden
steamer Wellington after that vessel had
been torpedoed on September 16, 1918.
Immediately after the ship was torpedoed
she was abandoned by her crew. Volun-
teers were called for from the Seneca. He
was one of the eighteen who volunteered
although there was a high sea running and
it was known that the ship was in danger of
Binktng and that there was danger also of
further submarine attack. The vessel was
kept afloat for some hours but finally sank.
Of the eighteen men who volunteered, only
eight were rescued, the others being
drowned.

MORRIS, Paul E B. AT.. 2c.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. 8. 8. Corona to the rescue of men
from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded
with explosives, was burned in the harbor
of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of
Apru, 1918. Almost immediately after the
outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity
of the Florence H. was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the Corona' » boats drove their
boats into the burning mass witiiout
thought of danger to themselves and,
assisted by boats from the other ships
present in the harbor, succeeded in saving
the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must
have penshed in the wreckage.

MORRIS, Robert Capi,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. Sibonvy and the U. 8. 8.

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Lenap^t enaaged in the important, ezaotinc
and naaaraous duty of transporting and
escorting troops ana supplies to European
ports through waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines.

MORSE, G. P Bna,

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his prof ession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-227, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty <^
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

MORSE, J. P U, (J. (?.).

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-148, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

MORTON, J. P Capt,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commanding officer of the U. S. S. Kentucky
in the Atlantic Fleet.

MOSELEY, G. C Bna.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as an air pilot operating
with the United States, British and French
aviation forces. Took part in many raids
over the enemy lines.

MOSES, Radford U. Comdr.

U. S. N. For diwtinpiished service in the
line of his profession in *~ —

equipping and securing personnel and estab
lining the Repair Base for torpedoes at
Queenstown, Ireland, which maintained in
operating condition torpedoes for all
destroyers in European Waters.

MUELLER, L. O Lieut,

U. S. C. G. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. 0. S. Emmelinet engaged in
the important, exacting and hasardous duty
of transporting and escorting troops and
supplies through waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines.

MUELLER, Robert Lieut,

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism
while serving as sur^^eon of 2nd Battalion
6th Refluent of Mannes during the Meuse-
Argonne (tensive, November 1, 1918 to
November 11, 1918. Advanced with
leading elements of his battalion exposed to
machine-gim fire and barrages; entered
areas under heavv bombardment to go
personally to the aid of wounded.

MULLER, Ekaid Ph.M„2e.

U. S. N. For extraordinanr heroism in
action at Blanc Mont Ridge, October 6 to
11, 1918. with 3rd Battalion, 6th Re^;iment,
U. S. Marines. In the face of mtonse
artillery and machine-gun fire, establish*!
an advanced dressing station and dressed
and evacuated the wounded showing at all
times utter disregard for personal danger.

MULLER, F. L Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
gallant service as an officer of the U. S. S.
Tieonderoga on the occasion of the enga^
ment of that vessel with a submarme
September 30, 1918.

MULLER, Frederick Lieut,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Hubbard, engaged in the
important, difficult and hasardous duty of
mine sweeping on the coast of fiance.

MULLIGAN. Arthur 1 8ea„ 2c,

U. S. N. For exceiiptionally meritorious
and distinguished service as member of the
crew of the U. S. S. WiUiam Rock^eiler
when that ship was sunk' by a torpedo on
the night of May 18, 1918. Mulligan re-
mained at his station until the ship was so
far down at the stem end that we guns
could not be manned. He went to tiie
ma^^ines, opened the same, and stood by
until ddled to see that ammunition was
sent to the guns.

MULTANEN, Emil H El., 3c.

U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic
services as a gunner and observer of air^
planes of the Northern Bombing Groups
m France, co-operating with the Allied
Armies on the Biel|[ian Front from Jime to
November, 1918, m bombing raids over
enemy territory and in action against
enemy aircraft.

MUNDY, J. H Bne,

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-92, encaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

MUNTER, W. H Capt,

U. S. C. G. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Osaippel, engaged in
the important, exacting and hasardous duty
of transporting and escorting troops and
supplies through waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines.

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MURDOCK. J. P Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished servioe in the
line of his profeasion as commanding officer
of the U. B. S. Powhatan^ engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supplies through waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines.

MURPHY. Joseph A Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished servioe in the
line of his profession as assistant to the
Chief Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.

MURPHY, J. V Ph.M„ Ic.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
meritorious service and for the splendid
manner in which he conducted himself and
perfOTmed his duties in aiding and saving
the U. S. S. Mowni Vernon when she was
torpedoed on September 5, 1918 .

MURPHY, Lillian M., (Deceased) Nurw
U. S. N. For distinguished service and
devotion to duty while serving at the Naval
Base Hospital, Hampton Roads, Va.
During the epidemic of influenia, worked
da^ and ziight among the patients until
stricken with the disease, as a result of
which she lost her life.

MURPHY, William Joseph C.E.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty on the occasion of the
torpedoing of and explosion on the U. S. S.
Caaain on October 17, 1917. Murphy,
with other members of the crew, was un-
tiring in his work of shoring up bulkhoads.
restaying masts, and improvising means of
towing. He set an example to the younger
and less experienced members of the crew.

MURRAY, CD LUtU.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as an air pilot operating with
United States and British forces. Took
imrt in raids over enemy lines in co-opera-
tion with British Squadron No. 214.

MURRAY, Charles P E., \c.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic services as a gunner and observer of
airplanes of the Northern Bombing Groups
in France, co-operating with the Allied
Armies on the Bel^an Front from June to
November, 1918, m bombing raids over
enemy territory and in action against
enemy aircri^t.

MUSIC, Wallace F Eno., 2c.

U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary
heroism while serving on the U. S. S.
Ticonderoga in action with a German
Submarine, September 30, 1918. When

that vessel was torpedoed, he performed
extra duty in the engine room, after the
engineer officer on watch had abandoned
his post.

MYERS, J. R C.W.T.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service and for the
splendid manner in which he conducted
himself and performed his duties and for
the courage and seal displayed in aiding
and saving the U. S. S. Mount Vernon when
she was torpedoed in the Atlantic Ocean
on September 5, 1918.

NASH, Malcokn P U, Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary hero-
ism and devotion to duty when commanding
the U. S. S. Ophivt while at sea on Novem-
ber 10, 1918, a fire started on the vessel,
which was loaded with gasoline and other
inflammable and explosive materials. The
vessel returned to Gibraltar for assistance.
Explosions occurred in the holds and the
fire tugs refused to remain alongside. The
vessel's own fire apparatus was put out of
service by the fire, and the crew was
ordered to abandon the vessel. The
captain remained on board and when a tug
came to rescue him, he secured the line, and
refused to abandon the vessel until, with
the assistance of some of his officers and
men who returned aboard, the magasine
had been flooded with hose from the tug,
and readv 6-inch ammunition thrown over-
board, the vessel then bein^ a mass of
flames. lAter he assisted m salvaging
the Ophir, which was restored to servioe.

NEAL, Albert A Jtf. If., Ic.

U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary hero-
ism and devotion to duty while serving in
the French Unit of the U. S. Naval Avia-
tion Forces as observer. On August 11,
1918, took part with an officer in success-
fully bombing an enemv submarine off
Dunkirk. It is believed the submarine
was destrosred.

NEAL, George P Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished sorvice in the
line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Cummings^ engaged in
the important, exacting and hasardous
duty of patrolling the waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines, in escorting
and protecting vitally important convoys
of troops and supplies through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly proeecutea
against dU forms of enemy naval activity.

NEARGARDT, Henry A. L C. W. T,

U. S. N. Recommended for heroic and
excellent behavior, coolness, skill, and
bravery under gun fire of a German sub-
marine when the Oeorge O. Henry was at-
tacked September 29, 1918.

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NELSON, Daniel W. Lieut,

U. S. N. For ezoeptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. S. C-164, engaised in the im-
nortant and hazardous work of clearing the
North Sea of mines.

NELSON, F. H Btawn,

U. S. N. R. F. For distininiished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-352, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

NEVINS, James J., (Deceased). G. ilf.. 2e.
U. S. C. O. For extraordinary heroism
as a mexhber of the crew of the U. S. S.
Seneca in an attempt to save the ooal-laden
steamer Wellington after that vessel had
been torpedoed on September 16, 1918.
Inmiediately after the ship was torpedoed
she was abandoned by her crew, volun-
teers were called for from the Seneca. He
was one of the ei^teen who volunteered
although there was a high sea running and
it was known that the snip was in danger
of sinking and that there was danger abo
of further submarine attack. The vessel
was kept afloat for some hours but finally
sank. Of the eighteen men who volun-
teered, only eight were rescued, the others
being drowned.

NEWBURRY, Carl S.. (Deceased) . . .Cox.
U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism
as a member of the crew of the U. S. S.
Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden
steamer Wellington after that vessel had
been torpedoed on September 16, 1918.
Immediately after the ship was torpedoed
she was abandoned by her crew, volun-
teers were called for from the Seneca. He
was one of the eighteen who volunteered
although there was a high sea running and
it was Known that the smp was in danger of
sinking and that there was danger uso of
further submarine attack. The vessel
was kept afloat for some hours but finals
sank. Of the eighteen men who volim-
teered, only eight were rescued, the others
being drowned.

NEWHALL, Thomas lA. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. For ezoeptionally meri-
torious service in a duty of great responsi-
bility in assistance to uie conmiandant of
the fourth naval district in business matters
pertaining to the acquisition of land, etc.
Later he was sent to England on special
duty in connection with the mine barrage,
after which he served as assistant chief of
staff of commandant, fourth naval district.

NEWTON, John H Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer

of the U. S. S. PaUersont engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supplies through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

NICHOLS, N. E Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Winelow and the
U. S. S. Stringham, engaged in the impor-
tant, exacting and hasardous duty of pa-
trolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convojrs of
troops and sui>plies through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

NIELSON, CharUe M CO. M.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service and for the splen-
did manner in which he conducted himself
and performed his duties and for the
courage and seal displayed in aiding and
saving the U. S. S. Mount Vernon when she
was torpedoed in the Atlantic Ocean on
September 5, 1918.

NISBETT. J. A Ena,

V. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which
capacity he made many flights tar patrol-
ling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts,
showing at all times courage and a high
spirit of duty.

NOBLE, F. M M.A.A,

U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism
on the occasion of the explosion at the
T. A. Gillespie plant on October 4 and 5.
1918, in moving a train of nine cars loaded
with T. N. T. from the danger sone when
it was not known at what moment further
eicplosions might be expected.

NORDQUIST, E. E C.Q.M.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in command of
the armed ^uard on the S. S. Chineka. For
prompt action in returning the fire of an
enemy submarine which opened fire at a
range of 6,000 yards and fired 30 shots
at Chincha. The Chincha fired eight shots
and caused the submarine to submerge.

NOYES, Leigh .Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as flag secretary
and fleet communication officer of the
Atlantic Fleet.

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NULTON, L. M Capt,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
co mm a ndan t of midshipmen, U. S. Naval
Academy, and later as commanding officer
U. S. S. Pennaylvania, in the Atl^Uc Fleet.

NUTTALL, John Robert Cox,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service as member of the
crew of the U. S. 8. Smith, which volunr
tarily went aboard the Wettbridge after
she had been torpedoed and remained there
five days steering the damaged vessel by
hand. Due to heroic conduct, the Weat"
bridge was brought into port from a distance
of 400 miles.

GATES. E. T U. Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in
the line of His profession as commanding
officer of the U. 8. 8. Stewart, engaged in
the important, exacting and hasardous duty
of patrolling the waters infested with enemy
suDmarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supphes through these waters,
and in o£Fensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy navaiactivity.

O'BRIEN, Robert C Lieut.

U. 8. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service while in
command of the U. 8. 8. MaUard, engaged in
the important and hasardous work of
clearing the North 8ea of mines.

O'BRIEN, William F C,B. M,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in command of
the armed guard on U. 8. A. T. C. Luda
when it was torpedoed on October 17, 1918.
The crew was canable and dependable
under critical conditions. O'Brien, with
his men, remained on duty 21 hoiuw after
the ship was struck, taking no time off for
sleep uid only a few moments for food,
which was brought to their station.

O'CONNOR, C. J Eru,

U. 8. N. For distinguished and heroic
service as a pilot of seaplanes making
flights for patrolling the sea and bombing
enemy coasts, showing at all times a high
spirit of courage and of duty.

O'DOHERTY, James Patrick Eng„ 2c.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service and for the
splendid manner in which he conducted
hmiself and performed his duties in aiding
and saving the U. 8. 8. McurU Vernon when
she was torpedoed in the Atlantic Ocean
on September 5, 1918.

OEHL, Alfred H C.B.M.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty on the occasion of the
torpedoing of and explosion on the U. 8. 8.
Catein on October 17, 1917. Oehl, with
other members of the orew, was untiring
in his work of i^oring up bulkheads, re-
stas^ing masts and improvising means of
towing. He set an example to the younger
and less experienced members of the crew.

O'GORMAN, M. E., (Deceased).. Feo., Ic.
U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic services as a gunner and observer of
airplanes of the Northern Bombing Groups
in France, co-operating with the Allied
Armies on the Belgian Fh>nt, from June to
November, 1918, in bombing raids over
enemy territory and in action against
enemy aircraft.

OHRLEIN, Anthony Sea,

U. 8. C. G. For extraordinary heroism
as a member of the crew of the U. 8. 8.
Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden
steamer Wdlinaton after that vessel had
been torpedoed on September 16, 1918.
Immediately after the snip was torpedoed
she was abandoned by her crew. Volun-
teers were called for from the Seneca. He
was one of the eighteen who volunteered
although there was a hi«[h sea running and
it was known that the ship was in danger of
sinking and that there was danger also of
further submarine attack. The vessel was
kept afloat for some hours but finally sank.
Of the eighteen men who volunteered, only
eight were rescued, the others being
drowned.

OLD, E. H Capi,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. Solace, in the train of the U. 8.
Atlantic Fleet.

OLIVER, James H R-Admr.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of ^reat responsibility as
Governor of the Viigin Islands during the

OLSEN, Frederick H Ene,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. 8. 8. C-178, engaged in the
important and hasardous work of clearing
the North Sea of mines.

OLSEN, Norman Q.M.,2c,

U. 8. N. R. F. For extraordinary hero-
ism as a member of the crew of boats sent
out from the U. 8. 8. Sultana to the rescue
of men from the Florence H., which vessel,
loaded with explosives, was burned in the

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harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th
of April, 1918. Almost immediately after
the outbreak of fire the water in the vioinitv
of the Florence H, was covered with
burning powder boxes, many of which
^^loded, scattering flames throughout the
wreckage. The crews of the SvUana^B
boats droye their boats into the burning
mass without thought of danger to them-
selves, and assisted by boats from the
other ships present in the harbor, succeeded
in saving the lives of many men who, but
for the nelp so promptly and heroically
extended, must have perished in the
wreckage.

OMAN, CM Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as officer in command
of Navy Base Hospital No. 1.

OMAN, J. W Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the Leviathan^ engaged in the important,
exacting and hasardoiis duty of transporting
and escorting troops and supplies through
waters infested with enemy submarines and
mines.

OPPERUD, Edward Cox,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service as member of the
gun crew of the City Of Wilmington^ which
was destroyed by fire on April 13, 1918.
Opperud was commended for the faithful,
efficient, and courageous performance of his
duties.

OSBORN, James C Cox.

U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism
as a membor of the crew of the U. S. S.
Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden
steamer Wellington i^ter that vessel had
been torpedoed on September 16, 1918.
Immediately after the snip was torpedoed,
she was abandoned by her crew. Volun-
teers w^e called for from the Seneca. He
was one of the eighteen who volunteered
although there was a high sea running and
it was known that the ship was in danger
of sinking and that there was danger also
of further submarine attack. The vessel
was kept afloat for some hours but finally
sank. Of the eighteen men who volun-
teered, only eight were rescued, tiie others
being drowned.

OSTERHOUSE, Harry C.T.C.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in command of
the armed guard of the steamship Petrolite,
which was attacked by enemy submarine.
Submarine came to siurface and opened
fire on. Armed guard did not have oppor-
tunity to open fire on submarine. Part of

Petrclit»*a gun crew picked up hy British
ship and assisted in defense of English
vessel, of which mention was made in
dispatches of British Admiralty.

08TERHAUS, Hugo R-Admr,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility
while serving in the office of Naval Opera-
tions as Director of Naval Districts.

OSTERHAUS, H. W. Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Whodinot engaged in the
important, exacting and huardous duty df
patroUing the waters infested witii enemy
submarines and mines, and in escorting
and protecting merchant vessels through
these waters; and in particular, for an
attack, in company with other escorting
ships, upon an enemy submarine on May 17,
1918.

OTIS, J. S U. (J.O.)

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which
capacity he made flights for patrolling the
sea and bombing the enemy coasts, show-
ing at all times courage and a high spirit of
duty.

OTT, W. A U. (J.O.)

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-215 engaged in the
imi>ortant, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the War Zone and
operating against enemy submarines.

OVERSTREET, L. M Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. DeKaJbt engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and haxardoiis duty of
transporting and escorting troops and sup-
plies to European ports through waters in-
fested with enemy submarines and mines.

OVESEN, M. M., (Deceased) W.T.

U. 8. C. O. For extraordinary heroism
as a member of the crew of the U. 8. 8.
Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden
steamer Wellington after that vessel had
been torpedoed on September 16, 1918.
Immediately after the ship was torpedoed
she was abandoned by her crew, volun-
teers were called for from the Seneca. He
was one of the eighteen who volunteered
although there was a high sea running and
it was known that the ship was in danger
of sinking and that there was danger abo
of further submarine attack. The vessel
was kept afloat for some hours but finally
sank. Of the eighteen men who volun-
teered, only eight were rescued, the others
being drowned.

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OWENS, C. T Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguiflhed service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. ». S. Princess Matoika, en-
gaged in the important, exacting and has-
ardous duty of transporting and escorting
troops and supplies to European ports
through waters infested with enemy sub-
marines and mines.

OWENS, Rufus W C.B.M.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty on the occasion of the
torpedoing of and explosion on the U. S. S.
Caenn on October 17, 1917. Owens,
with other members of the crew, was untir-
ing in his work of shoring ui> bulkheads, re-
stajdng masts, and improvising means of
towing. He set an example to the younger
and less experienced members of the crew.

PAGE, Schuyler C, Jr E. 2c.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
tile line of his profession as an observer in
airplanes in bombing raids over the North
Sea in numerous patrol flights, and on two
occasions, when enemy submarines were
bombed.

PAGE,T. N Lieut.

U. S. N. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as com-
manding officer of the U. S. S. C-91, en-
gaged in the important, exacting and has-
ardous duty of patroUix^ the waters of the
War Zone and operating against enemy
submarines.

PALMER, C. N Ena.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as an aviator of land planes
attached to the Northern Bombing Group
in active operations co-operating with the
Allied Armies on the Belgian front during
September, October and November, 1918,
bombing enemy bases, aerdromes subma-
rine bases, ammunition dumps, railroad
junctions, etc.

PARDEE, Wilford C.B.M.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in command of the armed guard of
the steamship Westoil. Westoil was at-
tacked by a submarine, torpedo fired and
missed; the submarine opened fire, fire was
returned by Westoil and after 15 rounds of
ammunition fired the submarine sub-
merged.

PARK. A. N Lieut. (J. O.)

V. S. N. For extraordinary heroism in
action southeast of St. Etienne, France, on
October 4, 1918. ' Chaplain Park, while in
charge of the r^mental burial detail, vol-

untarily exposed himself to heavy shell fire
to assist two wounded men to a place of
safety, and calmly walked around among
the men directing them to get under cover
while remaining nimself exposed.

PARKER, Austin Ena.

PARKER, Jacob Stanley CO. M.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service as member of the
crew of the U. S. S. Smithy which volun-
tarily went aboard the WeaGyridge after she
had been torpedoed and remained there five
days steering the damaged vessel by hand.
Due to heroic conduct, the Weatbndge was
brought into port from a distance of 400
miles.

PARKER, R. C Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Winalow, the U. S. S.
Luce and the U. S. S. Jarvia, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and pro-
tecting vitally important convoys of troops
and supplies through these waters, and m
o£Fensive and defensive action, vigorously
and unremittingly prosecuted against aH
forms of enemy na^ activity.

PARROT, G. F., (Deceased) Lieut.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in the line of his
profession on the U. S. S. Shaw^ when that
vessel was rammed by the steamship
Aquitania. Lieutenant Parrot lost his life
on that occasion.

PARSONS, A. L Comdr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
Assistant Chief of Bureau of Yards and
Docks, and in charge of the Division of
Design, which prepared the plans and spec-
ifications for all public works of the Navy.

PATTERSON, W. C, (Deceased) Fire., le.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism
while serving on the U. S. S. Ticonderoga in
action with a German Submarine, Septem-
ber 30, 1918. When that vessel was tor-
pedoed, he went below and took charge in
the fire room and kept up steam after the
regular fire room watch had deserted the
fire room, and thereby lost his life.

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PAYNE, Garrison Lieut., (/. G.)

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the lines of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-83, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the War Zone and
operating against enemy submarines.

PEARSON. R. C Ena.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as assistant to
commander Sub. Chaser Detachment 1,
and as hydrophone officer much of the
success of the listening devices and th6
training of officers in their use is due to
him.

PEDERSEN, Jorge A Cox.

U. S. C. Q. For extraordinary heroism
as a member of the crew of the U. S. S.
Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden
steamer Wellinaton after that vessel had
been torpedoed on September 16, 1018.
Immediately after the ship was torpedoed
she was abandoned by her crew. Volim-
teers were called for from the Seneca. He
was one of the eighteen who volunteered
although there was a high sea running and
it was known that the ship was in danger of
sinking and that there was danger also of
further submarine attack. The vessel was
kept afloat for four hours but finally sank.
Of the eighteen men who volunteerea, only
eight were rescued, the others being
drowned.

PEDERSON. Olaf Cox,

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. S. S. Corona to the rescue of men
from the Florence H. which vessel, loaded
with explosives, was burned in the harbor
of (/uiberon on the night of the 17th of
April, 1918. Almost immediately after the
outbreak of fire the water in the vicini^
of the Florence H. was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crew of the Coronate boats drove their
boats into the burning mass without
thought of danger to themselves and assis-
ted by boats from the other ships present
in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives
of many men who, but for the help so

Eromptljr and heroically extended, miist
ave p^ished in the wreckage.

PENCE, Harry L Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished services in
the line of his profession as acting executive
officer of the U. S. S. Texas of the sixth
division, battleship fleet operating in the
war sone.

U. S. S. Carola IF, and the Naval Barracks
at Brest. Starting with nothing more than
a mere building, he, by his individual
efficiency and energy fitted out these bar-
racks, which he commanded until the ex-
piration of the war. The efficient admin-
istration of his command was one of the
most important aids to the efficiency and
contentment of the Naval Forces in iStuice.

PEOPLES, C. J R-Admr,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
assistant to the Bureau of Supplies and
Accounts.

PERKINS, F. M Comdr,

CJ. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as force engineer and
later as secretary of cruises and transport
force and temporarily as chief of sta£f.

PETERMAN, Walter G Ch. Elect,

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty on the occasion of the tor-
pedoing of and explosion on the U. S. S.
Casein on October 17th, 1917. Peterman,
with other members of the crew, was un-
tiring in his work of shoring up bulkheads,
restaying masts, and improvising means ot
towing. He set an example to the younger
and less experienced members of the crew.

PETERSON. Axel C.Q. M.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as Commander of
the Armed Guard of the S. S. Eurana, and
in an encounter with an enemv submarine.
On August 27, 1917, the submarine was
sighted, the ship fired two shots, and the
submarine disappeared. lAter in the
ni^ht, a submarme was sighted, but the
ship escaped in the darkness without action.

PETTENGILL, G. T Capt,

U. S. N. For distinguished services in
the line of his profession as executive officer
of the U. S. S. Wyoming of the sixth division,
battleship fleet operating in the war sone.

P5ELPS, W. W Capt,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Leviathan and the IT.
S. S. Qreab Northern, engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and sup-
plies to European ports through waters in-
fested with enemy submarines and mines.

PENNINGTON, John D Lieut, PHILLIPS, Bennie C Lieut,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession in command of the

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command

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FHUXIFSfC, H.,

iBllie

U. 8. N. For dkti i m i M i wI
e of U* nrofMwnn as eoi

; of lua nrofMwnn aa eommanding
f the U. 8, 8. C-22i. eaoced in the
iat,ezaetuic and hasaidooa duty of

Ifce line .
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inQKMrtaSt* faupvirAJUK ■■■•• ■■nt^MOMWiw tuuriy «■

pativOiiic the waten of the W^r Zone and
oj wra t i n g asatset cnemj aobmariiMa.

PICKING, Sherwood U, Comdr.

U,8. N, Pordi«ttncniahedaenrieeintfae
line of hie profoMion aa commander of the
V, 8. 8, 0-IO, maldncpaaaace to the Aaorea
and oj wra t i n g in Eoropean waters asainat
Mienqr aubmarinei.

PIEHCET, E. R. Lieut.

V. 8, N. For diatingniahed aerviee in
the line oi hit mof eaaioD aa commanding
oAeer of the U. 8. 8. C-271, encaged in the
important, exacting and hasaraoua dntj at
patrolling the watons of the War Zone and
operating against enemy submarinei.

PILKEBTON, Alvin W. H,A.le.

U. 8* N* For extraordinary heroism
while serving with the U. 8. 8. Marines in
action near Viersy on Jul/ 19, 1918.
Did cool and effective work in caring for
wotuuled under heavy fire in the open and
without adequate shelter.

PITT, C. B Bfu.

U. 8. N. B. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his Drofession as commanding
officer of the U. 8. 8. C-206, engaged in the'
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the watm of the War Zone and
operating against enemy submarines.

PLACE, Edna E. (Deceased) Nvrae

U. 8. N. For distinguished service and
devotion to duty, while serving at the
Naval Hof^tal. Phihulelphia, Pa. During
the epidemic of influensa, worked dajr and
ni^ht among the patients until stricken
with the disease, as a result of which she
lost her life on September 28, 1918.

POLLOCK, E. T Cajrf.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his iffofession as commanding
officer of the U. 8. S. Oeorge Waahinf/ton.
engaged in the important, exacting and
hasardous dutv of transporting and escort-
ing troops and supplies to European p<vts
through waters infested with enemy sub-
marines and mines.

POOLE, CharUe C G. JT., 2c.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroi&m and
devotion to duty while serving on the U. 8.

off the West ComI of Irfliirf. in a hesvy
sale on Oelobsr 7. 1918. a eea brake on
the slera. neadiv the depth charge
tndoi and d wh wifii^ a nnmber of d«Ui
diaisBB which neeame a menace to th« 8liiq>.
Tub man with an officer and other enliated
men, at onee andevtook to aceme tike
bonafaa, at great pwtal risk to tfaem-

FOOLE. Leiand C~ XmhC, (/.G.)

U. & N. For diatingaiBhed aenriee in
the fines of his p ro fca s io n tdule serving on
tiie U. 8. Submarine K-6 dnring a severe
sale off Ponta Delgada, Asores, on F(dnii-
ary let. and 2nd. 1918. when that veasel
was dinUed and drifting on a lee shore.
Another vessd was attempting to pass tow
lines to the K-6, the foreeaatle of which
waa oontinuouriy swmt by heavy seaa.
Pode. at that time a Chief Gunner's Mate,
▼<rfuirtecred for doty and worked for six
hoars on the forecastle under the most ex-
hausting and haaaidoos ocmditicms, secur-
ing one line after another as they were
saeoessively earned away. This work was
instrumental in saving the vessd from
being wredced.

POPE, B. E Capi.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Suneyor engaged in
convoy duty in the Mediterranean on May
15, 1918, when the Surveyor with the U. 8.
8. WheeKng and U. 8. S. Venelia encountered
a submarine and attacked with depth
charges with the result that the submarine
is beoeved to have been sunk.

PORTEB. W. B Id. Comdr.

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. 8. Corsair^ engaged in the
important, exacting, and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and sup-
plies through waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines.

POTEET. F. H Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Wainwright and the
U. 8. 8. Dyer, engaged in the important,
exacting and hasardous duty of patrolling
vitally important convoys of troops and
supplies through these waters, and in
offensive and defensive action, vigorously
and unremittingly prosecuted against all
forms of enemy naval activity.

POTTER, Steven (Deceased) Eru.

U. S. N. B. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as an aviator attached to the

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British Royal Air Force. This officer par-
ticipated in a number of offensive patrols
in the North Sea and on April 26, 1918,
shot down and destroyed an enemy sea-
plane. He was himself shot down in flames
in the North Sea on March 18, 1018.

POU, E. 8 Ena.

U. S. N. R. F. For distin^ished and
heroic service as a seaplane pilot on Sep-
tember 17 and October 26, 1918, in bomb-
ing operations against enemy submarines,
on one of which occasions the submarine
attacked was officially reported as having
been destroyed. Later lost his life in a
seaplane accident.

POWERS, F. D Ena.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. d. S. C-82, encaged inthe
important, exacting and hsisardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the War Zone and
operating against enemy submarines.

POWNALL, C. A U. Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Vedette^ engaged in the im-
portant exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and sup-
plies through waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines.

POYER, John M., (Retired) Comdr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
governor of American Samoa, for wise and
successful administration of his office and es-
pecially for the extraordinarily successful
measures by which American Samoa was
kei)t absolutely immune from the epidemic
of influenia at a time when in the neigh-
boring islands of the Samoan group more
than 10,000 deaths occurred, and when the
percentage of deaths throughout the Poly-
nesian Islands as a group, is reported to
have ranged from 30 to 40 per cent of the
population.

PRATT, Lester L U. Comdr,

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism in
operating first-aid stations in the open in
front of Marigny during heavy shell fire on
June 3, 1018, and later during the attack
on Bois de Belleau, on June 11, 1018,
when his aid post and dug-out were de-
molished, the air laden with gas and he him-
self nearly blinded by a shrapnel cut on the
left eye. In spite of these conditions he re-
fused to leave his post until all the wounded
including Qermanst had been treated and
evacuated. Also in Command of field
hospitals with the Second Division, Ameri-
can Expeditionary Force in France, during
active oi)eration on the French Front.

PRATT, Malcolm L Lieui.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on
June 11, 1918. at eight o'clock, P. M.,
immediately after reporting at Regimental
Aid Station he volunteered to re-establish
an advanced aid station just demolished by
shell-fire in Luc^ le Bosage, where medical
assistance was imperatively needed. This
he accomplished under heavy and contin-
uous shell-fire, without regard to his per-
sonal safety, saving many lives. Also near
Thiaoourt, fiance, September 13, 1018,
displayed devotion to duty by continuing
to dress and evacuate the wounded under
direct and continuous shell-fire.

PRESTON, C. F Capt.

XJ. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Northern Pacific.
engaged in the imi>ortant, exacting ana
hasardous duty of tranqxuting and escort
ing troops and supplies to European ports
through waters infested with enemy sub-
marines and mines.

PRICE, H. B Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Dixie and temporarily senior
officer of the U. S. naval forces on the coast
of Ireland.

PRIME, Wm. Heermance Sea.

U. S. C. Q. For extraordinary heroism
as a member of the crew of the U. S. S.
Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden
steamer WeUington after that vessel had
been torpedoed on September 16, 1018.
Immediately after the hip was torpedoed
she was abandoned by her crew. Volun-
teers were called for from the Seneca. He
was one of the eighteen who volunteered
although there was a hiflfh sea running and
it was known that the ship was in danger of
sinking and that there was danger also of
further submarine attack. The vessel was
k^t afloat for some hours but finally sank.
Of the eighteen men who volunteered, only
eight were rescued, the others being
drowned.

PRYOR, W. L Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession m command of the
naval ammunition depot, St. Julians Creek.
He had the task of providing and arming
merchantmen and other auxiliaries and ci
supplying the main fleet of the Navjr in the
waters ofthe Chesapeake Bay and vicinity.
In addition to this he was charged with the
work of the first mine-laying plant ever
developed in this or any other country and
with its operation. This work was con-
ducted so efficiently that the bureau was

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able to kaep so mainr loaded minei aTBifaible
veneam work that the North Sea bai^
was planted withoat any delay due to
of materiaL

PULE8T0N, W. D Comdr.

U. 8, N. For di«ttncniahed aeryioe in
the fine of hie profeanon aa conunandinc
oiBeer of the U. 8. 8. Stringham, the U. 8. 8.
Siffoumey and the U. 8. 8. Ctuhing, encaged
in the important, exacting and haiardoua
duty of patrolling the waters infested with
enemy wibmarinea and mines, in escorting
and protecting vitally important conroys of
troops and suppfier thnmgfa these watm*
and in offensive and defensive action, vig-
orously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

PUBDY, H. M Lieut.

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished and
berdc service as pilot of an airplane acting
in the war sone, and especially for the bomb-
ing of an enemy submarine on SCT>tember
21. 1918, with the result that the submarine
is believed to have been destroyed.

PURDY. Warren F U. Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as Commanding Officer
of the U. 8. 8. Wenovuih, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and sup-
plies to European ports through waters in-
fested with enemy submarines and mines.

PURNELL, W. R U. Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in
the line of hia orof ession aa conmianding
<>ffioer of the U. o. 8. lAunaont engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and pro*
tecting vitally important convojrs of troops
and supplies through these waters, and in
offensive and defensive action, vigoroualv
and unremittingly prosecuted against all
forms of enemy naval activity.

PYE, W. 8 Comdr.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally distinguished
and valuable service on the staff of the com-
mander in chief, U. 8. Atlantic Fleet, in
addition to excellent performance of his
routine staff duties in preparing a series of
orders for the conduct of battleship and
fleet, based upon the best thought and ex-
perience of the United States fleet and
British fleet during the late war.

RABY, J. J Capt.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. 8. AVbany engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
escorting and protecting vitally important
convoys of troops and cargo smps through

the area of sobmarine activity. Later in
eommand of the U. 8. 8. Miammri in the
Atiantic Fleet.

RAFFERTY, Albert W. Sea.

U. 8. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroiam
and devotion to duty while serving on the
U. 8. 8. Shaw, when that veesel coDided
with H. M. 8. Aquitania on October 9,
1918, and the Shaw was cut in two and set
on foe. Rafferty remained at the wheel
until dragged overboard by the f raward
aeriaL ^was picked up in a daaed condi-
tion and ooollytumed to work about the
deck.

RAGUET, E. C U. Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinfniiahed service in
the line <A hia profession m establidiing and
organising the communication of the sub-
chaaer base in the Adriatic and as hunt

RANNEY, Lew D CO. M.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession aa Commander oi
the Armed Quard of the S. 8. Navahoe, and
in an encounter with an enemy submarine.
On April 11, 1918. a submarine was sighted
in the evening and three shots were fired at
it by the ship, and one by the escorting
patroL The submarine submerged and
disi^peared.

RANSOM, P. C Lieut.

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as officer of the
deck of the U. 8. 8. AL-2 upon the occasion
of an encounter with an enemy submarine.
Lieutenant Ransom was the first to sight
the enemv and took promi>t and correct
action in heading direct for it.

READ, F. A Sna.

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-262, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the War Zone and
operating against enemy submarines.

READ. O. M., Jr U. Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commander of the
U. 8. S. O-O, making passage to the Asores
and operating in European waters against
enemy submarines.

READ, R. B Lieut. (J. O.)

U. S. N . R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession when called upon
to take command of the U. S. hydroplane
base at Dunkirk after his chief had disap-
peared and maintaining this unit uj^ to a
nish standard of activity and military
efficiency.

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REDDEN, W. R. Lieut,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession while serving at
the U. S. Naval Hospital, Chelsea, Mass.,
in developing a convalescent influensa-
pneumonia serum, which has proven of very
great value in reducing morUdity from 38
to 4 per cent, and for gonenl service at the
hospital.

REED, A. B Comdr,

^ U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as conmianding ofBcer
of the U. a. S. Susquehanna^ engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
traiosportizig and escorting troops and sup-
plies to European ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

REESE, W. W Fire., le.

V. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service as member of the
crew of the armed guard of the U. S. S.
Oeorge O. Henry; recommended for heroic
and excellent behavior, coolness, eJdIl, and
bravery under gunfire of a German submai^
ine when the George O. Henry was attacked
Sq;>tember 29, 1918.

REEVES, J. M Capt.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commanding officer oi the U. S. S. Maine,
in the Atlantic Fleet.

REIFSNIDER, L. F Lt. Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commandn* of
the U. S. S. a-5, making passage to the
Asores and operating inEuropean waters
against enemy submarines.

REINBERQ, Leroy Capt,

U. S. C. Q. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Druid escorting mer-
cantile convoys in the Mediterranean Sea
in waters infested with enemy submarines.

REINICKE, F. G U. Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
<^cer of the U. S. S. Ayltrin, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and pro-
tecting vitally importuit convojrs of troops
and supplies through these waters, and in
offensive and defensive action, vigorously
and unremittingly prosecuted against aU
forms of enemy naval activity.

REINLEIN, Frank G M. M., le,

V. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as
a member of the crew of boats sent out

from the U. S. S. Corona, to the rescue of
men from the Florence H. which vessel,
loaded with explosives, was burned in the
harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th
of April, 1918. Almost immediately after
the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity
of the Florence H. was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded^
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the Coronate boats drove their
boats into the burning mass without thought
of danger to themselves and as^stedby
boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of
many men who, but for the help so prompt-
ly and heroically extended, must have per-
ished in the wreckage.

REISTER, Junius E Ph, M., 3c.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty while serving with the 6th
Regiment, U. S. Marines. Reister rendered
highly commendable service in aiding the
wounded, particularly at the Bois de
Belleau on June 6, 1918, when the com-
pany to which he was attached was caught
in a barrage. He stuck to his post until
all casualties were evacuated and volun-
teered his services to another company
entering the line.

REITER, Joseph E CO. M,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as Commander
of the Armed Guard of the S. S. PauU-
boro, and in two engagements with enemy
submarines. On February 25, 1918, at
night, a torpedo was sighted, but by quick
manoeuvering, it missed the ship. Six shots
were fired at the submarine, which then dis-
appeared. On March 1, 1918, a submarine
was sighted, and an engagement followed,
lasting fifty minutes. The ship was struck
several times. Several shots from the ship
struck close to the submarine, which then
disappeared.

RENO, W. E Lieut.

U. S. N. For exceptionallv distinguished
service in the line of his profession in com-
mand of the U. S. S. CMuncey in wiAlring
the trip of 11,000 miles from Manila, P. I.,
to Gibraltar, under very unfavorable
weather conditions, the southwest monsoon
being then at its height, and arriving in the
Mediterranean with his vessel in readiness
for immediate participation in the opera-
tions against enemy subnuuines in the
Mediterranean and later in the Atlantic.

REYNAUD, Claude F Lieut,

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as officer of the
deck of the U. S. S. Lydonia on the occasion
of an encoimter with a submarine, when by

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his prompt and correct action the Lydcnia,
was enabled to attack with depth oomba
and, in conjunction with H. M. 8. BaailUk,
to destroy the submarine.

RHOADES, Eugene 8 C, M. M.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as m«nber of the
crew of seaplane NC-4^ in making the first
successful trans-Atlantic flight.

RICE, Emeiy Lt. Comdr.

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his orofession as commanding
officer of the U. a. 8. Manqclia, engaged in
the important, exacting and hasardous duty
of transporting and escorting troops and
supplies through waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines.

RICE, Estill L Lieut,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession while serving on the
U. 8. 8. Nicholaon, On October 16.
1017, when that vessel went to the rescue
of the steamer J. L. Luckenbaeht which
had becm attacked by gunfire from an
enemy submarine. Dr. Rice went to the
Luckenbaeh and remained on board to at-
tend to a number of seriously wounded men.
During the night, the Luckenbaeh separated
from the oonvojr, and Dr. Rice, not only
assisted and advised her Captain, but was
materially responsible for the safe arrival
of the vcEsel in port. Later he had charge
of the Naval Dispensary near B(nrdeauz,
France, where he organised and admin-
istered under most taring and difiicult
conditions, displaying exceptional ability
far above the average.

RICE, J. L Fire., 2c.

U. 8. N. For meritorious conduct during
an accident sustained by the Bameoat on
February 21, 1018. Rice, a member of the
engine-room force, with others, was in the
fireroom three minutes after the accident
occurred, which was flooded with escaping
steam, and had the fires puUed.

RICHARDSON, Holden C Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished sOTvice in the
line of his profession as a member of the
crew of the seaplane NC-3, which made a
long flight from New Foundland to the
vicinity of the Asores, in May 1010.

RICHARD80N,T.P Ena.

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S; 8. C-217. engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the War Zone and
operating against enemy submarines.

RICHARDSON. W. A Lieut.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his prof ession as commanding
officer of the U. o. 8. Parker, engaged in the
exacting and hasardous duty of patrol*
ling the waters infested with enemy sub-
marines and mines, in escorting aiKl jao-
tecting vitally important convoys of troops
and supplies through these waters, and in
offensive and d^ensive action, vigorously
and unremittingly prosecuted against sill
forms of enemy naval activity.

RICHMOND, Kenneth C Jffnc.

U. 8. N. R. F. Ensign Richmond served
sewal months as commanding officer of a
sub-chaser engaged in sinking mines in the
North Sea. He was then detailed to duty
on the staff of commander mine force as
material officer. His performance of duty
in this important work was most com-
mendable.

RICKEY. William C. W. T.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service for the splendid
manner in which he conducted himself and
performed his duties, and for the coursge
and seal displayed in aiding and saving t£e
U. 8. 8. Mount Vernon when this ship was
torpedoed on September 5. 1018.

RIDDLE, 'miliam K Cajd.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. 8. 8. Bridoe, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty
of transporting and escorting troops and
supplies to European ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

RIDGELEY. Randolph. Jr Capt.

U. 8. C. G. For distinguished service in
the line of his prof ession as commanding
officer of the U. 8. 8. Yamaerav) and the
U. S. 8. Castine, engaged in the important,
exacting and hasardous duty of transpOTt-
ing and escorting troops and supplies
through waters infested with enemy sub-
marines and mines.

RIEBE. H. B Lt. Comdr,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Chriatabel engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and sup-
plies through waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines.

RIEFKOHL, Frederick L Lieut.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as Commander of
the Armed Guard of the U. 8. 8. PkOadd-
phia, and in an engagement with an enemy

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mbmarine. On August 2, 1917, a peru-
oqpe was sighted, and then a torpedo,
which passed under the stem of the ship.
A a^ot was fired, which etruck dose to the
submarine, which then disappeared.

RII8, Sergius M Lieu*.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession attached to
various vessels of the U. S. naval forces in
northern Russia, acting naval attache to
the American Embassy at Archangel.

RILEY. Edward C Lieut., (J.O.)

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism on
the occasion of the collision between the
U. 8. 8. Shato and H. M. 8. Aquitania on
October 9, 1918, when the Shato was
out in two and set on fire. Lieutenant
(J. G.) Riley, of the Shaw, with other
officers and enlisted men, threw overboard
a large quantity of 4-inch ammunition
which was on deck on^ a few feet from a
biasing oil tank, and this while the ammuni-
tion near them was already exploding.
This heroic action saved the ship from
complete destruction and made it possible
for nor to proceed to port under her own
steam in spite of the loss of her bow.

RILEY. Joseph C.Q.M.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as Commander of the
Armed Guard of the 8. 8. Montanan. On
August 15, 1917, two torpedoes were sighted
and the vessel was manoeuvered so that they
missed; a third torpedo, however struck the
ship and explodecl. The submarine was
sighted. The explosion jammed the for-
ward gun and the after gun could not be
trainedin the direction of the attack. The
Ck>mmander of the Armed Guard secured
confidential papers and finally jumped over-
board. The Ck>mmander of the Armed
Guard is considered to have handled the
situation in a highly commendable manner.

RINGELMAN, G. A Lietrf.. (J. G.)

U. 8. N. R. F. For extraordinary hero-
ism as an officer of the U. 8. 8. Ticonderoga
during the engagement of that vessel with
an enemy submarine, 8eptember 30, 1918.

ROACH. John Fire., Ic.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty while serving on the U. 8.
Mine 8weeper PatuxerU. While sweeping
the Northern Barrage on March 22, 1919,
a lower level mine exploded directly under^
neath the ship, the shock of which was so
great as to put out all the lights in the fire
room and to loosen floor plates and throw
them in the air. Roach, with two others,
remained bravely at his post and continued
the work of keeping up steam in spite of
difficulties until brdcen lights had been re-
placed.

ROACH. P. F Capt.

U. 8. C. O. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. 8. 8. Manning and the
U. 8. 8. Lydonia, engaged in the important,
exacting and hasardous duty of tranq>ort-
ing and escorting troops and supplies
through waters infested with enemy sub-
marines and mines.

R0BBIN8, T. H.. Jr Bna,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. 8. 8. C-172, encaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the War Zone and
operating against enemy submarines.

R0BBIN8, Walter C. M. M.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty on the occasion of the tor-
pedoing of and explosion on the U. 8. 8.
Cawin on October 17. 1917. Robbins,
with other members of the crew, was un-
tiring in his work of shoring up bulkheads,
restaying masts and improvising means of
towing. He set an example to the vounger
and less experienced members of the crew.

ROBERT8, F. H Comdr,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as force gunnerv
and personnel officer on sta£F of commana-
er, cruiser and transp<^ force.

ROBERTS, Harold C Ph. M., 3c.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism
while serving at the front with the U. 8.
marines on the night of June 7, 1918. He
showed exceptional hwoism by volunteering
to cross an open field under heavv machine-
gun fire to bring in the wounded who were
calling for help.

R0BERT8. W. J U. Comdr,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. Plattabwrg, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and sup-
plies to European ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

R0BERT80N. A. H R-Admr.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
a member of the stafif of commander cruiser
and transport force, serving as force trans-
port officer from March 1, 1918, to April 4.
1918; also liaison officer with the Army at
the xKurt of embarkation. Hoboken, N. J.

ROBINETTE, E. B Lieut,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service i n the
line of his profession as assistant naval

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attache stationed at Stockholm, Sweden,
where he was able to establish a news ser-
vice in Sweden for the benefit of the Allies,
which all the representatives from other
allied powers had oeen absolutely unable to
accomplish.

ROBINSON. E.F...

...IJL. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Nero engaged in the
important and hasardous duty of trans-
porting coal from Cardiff to.IYench ports
throui^ the aone infested by submarines
and mines.

ROBINSON. F. M Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as executive officer of
the U. S. S. BaUimore, engaged in laying
mine barrage in North Sea.

ROBISON. J. K Capt,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. a. S. Huntington, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and sup-
plies through waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines.

ROBISON, S. S Capt.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commander submarine force, Atlantic
Fleet, and general supervisor of all sub-
marines in commission.

ROCK, George H Capt.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responjdbility as
construction officer of the navy yard, New
York, New York.

ROCKWELL, F. W U. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. @. Winalow, engaged in
the important, exacting and hasardous duty
of patrolling the waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines, in escorting
and protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supplies through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

ROCKWELL, S. B Ena.

U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary hero-
ism in charge of a boat sent out from the
U. S. S. SuUana to the rescue of men from
the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with

exi>losives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1018. Almost immediately after the out-
break of the fire the water in the vicinity
of the Florence H. was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The officers and crews of the SuUana^a
boats drove their boats into the burning
mass and succeeded in saving the lives (h
many men, who, but for the h^p so prompt-
ly and heroically extended, must have per^
ished in the wreckage.

RODD, Herbert C LievA,, (J.O.)

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished ser-
vice in the line of his profession as a mem-
ber of the crew of seaplane J\rC-4, in making
the first successful trans-Atlantic flight.

RODEMICH, L. F....

.PA.. M. 3c.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism
while serving with the U. S. marines at tiie
front during the attack on Viersy, France,
on July 18, 1918, when voluntari^ and of
his own initiative, in association with two
other pharmacist mates, he organised and
established advanced aid posts following
closedy upon the first wave of the attacking
troops and evacuated wounded rapidly and
successfully under most harassing condi-
tions.

RODGERS, W. L R-Admr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commander of the train and as commander
base defense force.

ROE, G. T Ens.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
and extraordinary heroism as an aviator at-
tached to the British Ro^ Air Force.
Participated in many offensive patrols over
the North Sea. On May 30, 1018, the sea-
plane in which Ensign Roe was second
pilot made a forced landing in the North
Sea, owing to engine trouble. While the
crew were engaged in making temporary
repairs five enemy seaplanes appeared and
opened fire. Ensign Roe and his com-
panions heroically returned the fire and
continued to fight until two of the crew had
been killed and three were knocked over-
board. After destroying their machine
the remaining survivors were picked up by
the German seaplanes and taken to the
enemy naval base at Borken, where they
were made prisoners of war.

ROGERS, John W Sea.

U. S. N. For heroic conduct and devo-
tion to duty while serving as member of the
Armed Guard of the S, S. Florence H., on

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April 17. 1918, when that ship, loaded
with ezplosiveB blew up in Quiberon Bay,
France, Rogers at the risk of his life
remained on deck throwing loose wood
over the side to assist men m the water,
and after eoing overboard, gave up the
timber to which he was clinging to save
others.

ROGERS, R. E U. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Terryt engaged in the
important, exacting and hazardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested wi^ enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
trooiM and suppues through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action, vig-
orously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

ROHAUGE, Robert Lieut.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. S. Quailt engaged in the im-
portant and hasaraous work of clearing the
North Sea of mines.

ROIL, R. R Lieut., (J.G.)

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer U. S. S. famee. engaged in the im-
portant, difficult, ana hasaxdous duty of
mine sweeping on the coast of France.

ROLLHAUS, PhiUp Bdw*d,Bl., Z. C(R.A.).
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as radio operator
in an aeroplane over the North Sea on
July 9, 1918, when an eneniy submarine
was successfully attacked.

ROMAN, Stanley F C.B. M.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service as member of the
crew of the U. S. S. MeCall. On Sept. 9,
1918, the Canadian Pacific ocean service
passenger S. S. Miesanabie was torpedoed
twice by a German sub. Roman witn other
membcnw of the crew rescued the survivors
of the Miseanabie at imminent risk of life,
and for this heroic duty should be consid-
ered as having performed "distinguished
service in the line of duty."

ROMSPERT, John W CO. Hi.

U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary hero-
ism on the occasion of the collision of the
U. S. S. 8?MW with H. M. S. Amtitania when
the Shaw was cut in two and set on &-e.
He set a splendid example of efficiency,
coolness, and indifference to danger, es-
pecially in taking part in tiirowing over-
board ready ammunition piled on the deck
of the Shaw within five feet of a biasing oil
tank.

ROOD, G. A U. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinyiished service in
the line of his profession m command of the
AL-1. While enroute from Newport to
the Asores his submarine was separated
from the escort and other submarines of
the squadron, leaving him without a ren-
deavous. He thereupon proceeded to his
destination successfully, AJMiinning the great
reeponsibility of starting a l,70(>-mile
Atlantic Ocean run in winter weatiier in a
submarine of a class that had never been
considered reliable for service of this
character.

ROPER, W. G Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Cythera, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasaraous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and sup-
plies through waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines.

ROPEE.HarryA Jf.Af., Ic.

U. S. N. For distinguished and excep-
tionally meritorious service in the line of
his profession as an aviation observer; es-
pecially for heroic action in bombing and
destrojdng enemy submarines. Ropke
was badlv injured in an accident while re-
turning from a bombing raid. The pilot
of this plane was killed. Awarded the C^oix
de Guerre with star by the French Govern-
ment.

ROSE, E. G Lieut.

U. S. C. G. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Rambler, engaged in
the important, exacting and hasardous duty
of transporting and escorting troops and
supplies through waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines.

ROSS, C. C U Corned.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Drayton, engaged in
the important, exacting and hasardous duty
of patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and pro-
tecting vitally important convoys of troops
and supplies through these waters, and m
offensive and defensive action, vigorously
and unremittingly prosecuted against aU
forms of enemy naval activity.

ROSS, George Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession at U. S. Naval
Hospital 5 and in operating units at the
front, especially in connection with the
wounded at Chateau-Thierry, Belleau
Wood, and Pierre Fonds.

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ROUSSEAU, H. H R-Admr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
servioe in a duty of great responsibility in
ehaxgfi of plant-extension work at the many
industrial establishments where naval funds
were utilised to increase facilities for the
production of war material. Also as a
member of the navy yard commission and
as an assistant to the JBureau of Yards and
Docks.

ROWCMFF, G. J Comdr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of neat responsibility as
gunnery officer on the 8ta£F of the com-
mands. Battleship Force 2 of the Atlantic
Fleet, in which capacity during a trip
abroad he acquired viEduable information as
to foreign methods of fire control which
were later applied by him with excellent
results in improving target practice in the
Atlantic Fleet.

ROYALL. H. H Capt,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Paducahf engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and sup-
plies through waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines.

RUBINKAM. Nathaniel Bns.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-38, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the War Zone and
operating against enemy submarines.

RUNDQUIST, Kari Lieut.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. S. Heront engaged in the im-
portant and hasardous work of clearing the
North Sea of mines.

RUSH, W. R., (Retired) Capt,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a dutv of great responsibility as
commandant of the navy yard, Boston,
Mass.

RUSSELL, C. F Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Walke and the U. S. S.
WaUrSf engaged in the important, exacting
and hasardous duty of patroUing the waters
infested with enemy suDmarines and mines,
in escorting and protecting vitally impor-
tant convoys of troops and supplies through
those waters and in offensive and defensive
action, vigorously and imremittingly prose-
cuted against all forms of enemy naval
activity.

RUSSELL, John S C, M. M.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty on the occasion of a fire on
the U. S. S. Cleteland, at sea, on February
16, 1918. This man, with others de-
scended into a compartment over the after-
magasine filled with smoke and suffocating
fumes and successfully extinguished the
fire after forty-five minutes work.

RUSSELL, T. N Ph. M,

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism
while serving with the U. S. marines at the
front in the Argonne operations. Al-
though wounded, he exposed himself to
heavy machine-gun and shell fire to dress
the wounds of five comrades, and assisted in
evacuating them. He also protested against
leaving wounded members of his company
until after the arrival of another man to
replace him.

RYAN, Claude H C. B. M.

U. S. N. For excei^tionally meritorious
and distinguished service as commander of
the armed ifuard of the S. S. TyUr, and also
for the heroic manner in which he conducted
himself on the night of May 2, at the time
the ship was torpedoed, and at all times.
In commending him the master of the Tyler
stated: "No praise can be too good for him."

RYAN, H. J Cox.

U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism
on the occasion of the explosion at the T. A.
Gillespie plant on October 4 and 5, 1918,
in moving a train of nine cars loaded with
T. N. T. from' the danger sone when it was not
known at what moment further explosions
might be expected.

RYAN, Michael J Maeh. le.

U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism
as a membw of the crew of the U. S. S.
Seneea in an attempt to save the coal-laden
steamer WeUinaton aftenr that vessel had
been torpedoed on September 16, 1918.
Immediately after the ship was torpedoed
she was abandoned by her crew. Volun-
teers were called for from the Seneca. He
was one of the eighteen who volunteered
although there was a high sea running and
it was Known that the ship was in danger
of sinking and that there was danger also of
further submarine attack. The vessel was
kept afloat for some hours but finally sank.
Of the eighteen men who volunteered, only
eight were rescued, the others being
drowned.

RYAN, Patrick T Bne.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command

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of the n. S. S. C-45, encased in the im-
portant and haiardoiu work of olearins the
North Sea of mines.

RYEBERG, Richard E C. G. M.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty while serving at the U. S.
Naval Hospital, Norfolk. Va. On July 2,
1918, in a nre in the dispensary, in which
there was a large quantity of alcohol and
other inflammable materials, he twice
plunged into the thick smoke with fire
extinguishers and succeeded in putting out
the nre at great personal danger.

SADENWATER, Harry Lieut.

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as a member of
the crew of the seaplane NC-U which made
a long overseas flight from New Foundland
to the vicinity of the Asores, in May 1010.

SADLER, F. H Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Bowant engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and pro-
tecting vitally important convoys of troops
and supplies through these waters, and in
offensive and defensive action, vigorously
and unremittingly prosecuted against all
forms of enemy naval activity.

SAMUELSON, Albert F Sea,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and heroic conduct when the steamer
Adaeon was torpedoed and sunk by a Ger-
man submarine on November 23, 1017.
Samuelson proceeded to his gun without
waiting for orders, and subsequently while
adrift m the small boats stood additional
watches for men who were too sick to per-
form this duty.

SAMMONS, Benjamin F. Bru.

U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service while in
command of the U. S. S. C-44, engaged in
the important and hasardous work of
clearing the North Sea of mines.

SANDERS, David T B. M., Ic.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service as member of the
crew of the U. S. S. Reid and one of the
working party sent on board the Covington
whic Ihad been torpedoed. While assist-
ing in salvage work, he showed great cour-
age and devotion to duty just oefore she
was abandoned and while in a winlri ng con-
dition with her lower rail awash.

SANGHOVE, C. J Bne,

U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary hero-
ism as an officer of the U. S. S. Tictrnderoga
during the engagement of that vessel with
an enemy submarine, September 80, 1018.

SAUNDERS, J. A Lieut.

U.^ S. N. For extraordinary heroism in
the line of his profession on the occasion of
the torpedoing of the U. S. S. Caeein on
October 16, 1017. Following the explosion,
it was found that smoke was pouring out of
the handling room, immediately adjoining
the magasine. Lieutenant Saunders, Lieu-
tenant J. W. McClaran, and Ch. M. M.
F. R. Fisher went into the compartment,
well knowing what degree of danger might
be incurred in so doing, opened and inspect-
ed the magasine and located the course of
the fire, which was found to be outside of
the magasine.

SAYLES, W. R Capt.

V. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of ^(reat responsibility as
naval attache at Pans and as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Henderaon^ engaged in
the important, exacting, and hfi«udous
duty of transporting troops and supplies to
European ports through waters infested
with enemy submarines and mines.

SCHAPEROW. J. H C. B. M.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as
a member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. S. S. Sultana to the rescue of men
from the Florence H. which vessel, loaded
with explosives, was burned in the harbcn*
of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of
April, 1018. Almost immediately after the
outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of
the Florence H. was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattmng flames throughout the wreckage.
The crew of the SuUana'e boats drove their
boats into the burning mass with no thought
of danger to themselves, and assisted oy
boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of
many men who. but for the help so prompt-
ly and heroical^ extended, must have per-
ished in the wreckage.

SCHIEFFELIN, J. J Lieui. (J.G.)

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as an aviator with the U. S.
naval aviation forces, foreign service, en-
gaged in patrolling the waters of the war
sone, escorting and protecting troop and
cargo ships, and operating against enemy
submarines.

SCHLOSSBERG, Philip CM. A. A.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commander of

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the Aimed Quard of the S. S. W. W.
Tilford, and in an encounter with an enemy
submarine. On June 8, 1018, off Spezia,
Italy, a submarine was sighted, at which
twenty rounds were fired, some of which
are believed to have damaged the subma-
rine, as it came to the surface, and made for
the beach, foUowed by the Italian torpedo
boat escort.

SCHMIDT, Oscar, Jr C. G. M.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty while serving on the
U. S. S. Chestnut HiU. At sea, on October 9,
1018, while that vessel was delivering gaso-
line to a Sub-Chaser, an explosion oc-
curred in the Sub-Chaser's forward tank,
and blew several men into the air. Schmidt
seeing a man over the bow, whose legs had
been blown off, jumped overboard and res-
cued him. He then endeavored to pass
through the flames in an effort to get an-
other injured man, during which he was
seriously burned.

SCHMIDT, William H C,B. M,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as Commander of
the Armed Guturd of the S. S. Amphion, and
in an engagement with an enemy subma-
rine. On October 12, 1918, the submarine
was sighted and an engagement followed,
which Tasted one hour and twenty minutes
during which the ship was hit several times,
after which the submarine disappeared.

SCHOFIELD, Frank H Capt.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility in
the preparation of plans for war in the
Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
and in assisting the Chief of Naval Opera-
tions in the deliberations in Paris, incident
to the drawing up of naval terms of peace
with Germany.

SCHOONMAKER,Earl Ent,

SCHROEDER, William H Sea. 2c.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service as member of the
crew of the U. S. S. WiUiam' Rockefeller
when that ship was sunk by a torpedo on
the night of May 18, 1918. Schroeder re-
mained at his station until the ship was so
far down at the stern end that the guns
could not be manned. He went to the
magazines, opened the same, and stood by
until called to see that ammunition was sent
to the guns.

SCHUYLER. G. L Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession and for valor under
fire in connection with the erection and ad-
ministration of the 14-inch naval railway
battery in France, both in the preliminary
stages of preparation at the rear and later
in the actual operation of the guns at the
front in action with the enemy.

SCHWIMMER, G. E B. M., 2c.

U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary hero-
ism as a member of the crew of boats sent
out from the U. S. S. Sultana to the rescue
of men from the Florence H. which vessel,
loaded with explosives, was burned in the
harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th
of April, 1918. Almost immediately after
the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity
of the Florence H. was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the SuUana'a boats drove their
boats into the burning mass witiiout thought
of danger to themselves and, assisted by
boats from the other shifNs present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of
many men who, but for the help so prompt-
ly and heroically extended, muist have per-
ished in the wreckage.

SCOTT, Harry Alonsa Eng., 2c.

U. S. N. For excei>tionally meritorious
and distinguished service and for the cour-
age and seal displayed in the engine room
after the U. S. 8. Mount Vernon was tor-

rioed in the Atlantic Ocean on September
. 1918.

SCOTT, R. W Ent.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. ». S. C-41, engaged in the
important, exacting and hazardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the War Zone and
operating against enemy submarines.

SEARS, Claire G CO, M,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commander of
the Armed Guard of the S. S. Cvbore. On
August 15, 1918, that ship was torpedoed.
The guns were manned but the submarine
was not sighted. The Commander of the
Armed Guard secured confidential papers
and threw them overboard, went below to
see all persons were out of the ship, and was
the last man to leave. The Commander of
the Armed Guard is considered to have
handled the situation in a highly commenda-
ble manner.

SEIBERT. Walter - Lieui,

U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic
service in the line of his profession while

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Berving in the U. S. S. Charlet Wkittemore
as part of a patrol unit operating against
submarines off the Atlantic coast of the
United States. A leak having been started
in the battery compartment of the U. S. S.
N-5t one of the submarines of the patrol
unit, which threatened to put the subma-
rine out of action through the flooding of the
battery and the development of chlorine
gas. Lieutenant Seibert, in company with
Commander Guy E. Davis, entered the
flooded compartment, and for four hours
these officers alternated at lyins on their
backs in the water and calking the leaking
seams, while the crew of the boat, by bail-
ing, succeeded in keeping the water just
below the top of the Dattery. As a result
of this action, the boat was enabled to keep
the sea for 18 davs and to carry out the
orders under which the unit was acting for
the protection of the coast and shipping of
the United States.

SEILER, Edwin J CO. M.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as Commander of
the Armed Guard of the S. S. Armenia^ and
in an engagement with an enemy subma-
rine. On June 10, 1917, at nightfall, the
lookout reported a sail, which proved to be
an enemy submarine, which opened fire.
Ship returned fire with one shot, when the
submarine disappeared.

SEILER, Walter L , ,.Q. Af., le.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duiv while serving in the French
Unit of the U. S. S. Naval Aviation Service.
He took part in an engagement with an
enemy submarine on August 13, 1018,
off Dunkirk and displayed courage and
daring in answering enemy shell fire with a
maohme gun.

SELIGMAN, Morton T Lieut., (J.O.)

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. S. C-272, engaged in the im-
nortant and hasardous work of clearing the
Korth Sea of mines.

SELIGMAN, WiUiam H CO. M.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commander of the
Armed Guard of the S. S. Suffolk, and in an
encounter with an enemy submarine. On
February 27, 1918, the convoy was at-
tacked by an enemy submarine, and two
ships torpedoed. A periscope was sighted
from the ship, and five shots fired, which
struck close to the submarine, which then
disappeared.

SELLERS, D. F Capt.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as

Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. Aga-
memnon, engaged in the important, exact-
ing and hasardous duty of transporting
troops and supplies through waters infested
with enemy submarines and mines: as Com-
manding Officer of the U. S. S. Wisconain.
in the Atlantic Fleet; and as Commander ox
the District Forces Afloat, Fifth Naval
District.

SEMPLE, Robert Lieut.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. S. C-207, engaged in the im-
Dortant and hasardous work of clearing the
North Sea of mines.

SENN. T. J Capt.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a dutv- of great responsibility as
commanding officer of the U. 8. S. North
Dakota, in the Atlantic Fleet.

SETUFF, Guy Murlen M.M.,2e.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on
the occasion of the collision of the U. S. S.
Shaw with the H. M. S. Aquitania when the
Shaw was cut in two and set on fire. He
with others set a splendid example of
efficiency, coolness, and indifference to
danger, remaining at his post in the engine
room, although water was knee deep and
he had every reason to believe the ship was
sinking.

SEXTON, W. R Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession while serving^ on
the staff of the commander of the United
States Naval forces operating in European
waters.

SEYMOUR, PhiKp Lieut.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as Commander of
the Armed Guard of the S. S. Mongolia. On
June 1, 1917, an enemy submarine fired a
torpedo at that vessel, which through quick
manoeuvering missed the ship. Four shots
were fired at the periscope, when the sub-
marine disappeared.

SHABOUH, Anthony Sea.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. S. S. Whipple to the rescue of men
from the Florence H. which vessel, loaded
with explosives, was burned in the harbor
of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of
April, 1918. Almost immediately after the
outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity
of the Florence H. was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the Whipple'i boats drove

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their boftts into the burninc xnaaB without
thought of danger to themselves and,
assisted by boats from the other ships present
in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives
of many men who, but for the help so
pionq;)^ and heroically extended, must
nave perished in the wreckage.

SHACKFORD, Chaunoey Capt,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. 8. Martha WaahingUm.
enmed in the important, exacting and
haaardous duty of transporting and es-
corting troops and supphes to European
ports through waters iniested with enemy
submarines and mines.

8HAFR0TH. J. P., Jr Ll. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Terryt engaged in the
important, exacting and haaardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and pro-
tecting vitally important convoys of troops
and supplies through these waters and in
offensive and defensive action, vigorouslv
and unremittingly prosecuted against all
forms of enemy naval activity.

SHARKEY, W. J., (Deceased) L%eut.(J.O.)
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service on board the
U. S. 8. 0-6, at the Navy Yard, New York
October 6, 1018. Lieutenant (J.G.) Sharkey
called the attention of his Commanding
Officer to the fact that the batteries were
gassing, and together with his Commanding
Officer started forward in the Submarine
when the battery exploded and Lieutenant
(J.G.) Sharkey was Idlled, his head being
crushed.

SHATTO, Lawrence Cox,

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism as
a member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. 8. 8. TruxUm to the rescue of men
from the Florence H.. which vessel, loaded
with explosives, was burned in the harbor
of (^beron on the night of the 17th of
April, 1918. Almost immediately after the
outbreak of fire the water in the vioinitsr of
the Florence H. was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the Truxton^e boats drove
their boats into the burning mass without
thought of danger to themselves and,
assisted by boats from the other ships
present in the harbor, succeeded in saving
the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must
have perished in the wreckage.

SHAW, George W Lievt. {J.G.)

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and

heroie service as a pilot of seaplanes, pa-
trolling and oonvoymg in the vicinity of
WocfOTd, Lreland. Assisted in trailing and
bombing a submarine during very bad
weather.

SHAW. Harold D Li. (J. G.)

U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri?
torious and distinguished service while in
command of the U. 8. 8. C-110, engaged in
the important and haaardous work c^
elearing the North Sea of mines.

SHAW, H. R Ena,

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as officer of the
deck of the U. 8. 8. Ckrietabel on the occa-
sion of an encounter with an enemy sub-
marine on May 21, 1918, in promptly
heading ftn* the submarine with tne intent
to ram, with the result that it was possible
to drop depth charges at the right tmie and
place, daniaging the submarine so severely
that she was obliged to intern at Santander,
Spain, for the remainder of the war.

SHAW, W. T Lieut,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. C-323. engaged in the
important, exacting and haaardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war aone and
operating against enemy submarines.

SHEA. John F Ena.

U. 8. N. ^ For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. 8. 8. C-208, engaged in the im-
portant and haaardous work of clearing the
North Sea of mines.'

SHEA, Patrick Francis W. T.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service and for the
splendid manner in which he conducted
himself and performed his duties in aiding
and saving the U. 8. 8. Mount Vernon when
she was torpedoed in the Atlantic Ocean on
September 5. 1918.

SHEA, Richard O Lieut.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism
June 6, 1918, during the attack on hill
No. 142, and treating wounded imder
heavy bombardment. He showed utter
disregard of personal danger.

SHERER. William H C.G. M.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commander of
the armed guard of the 8. 8. Deaota
and in an encounter with an enemy
submarine. On July 24, 1918, another
ship in the convoy was torpedoed, and later
a periscope was sighted from the ship. One
shot was fired, which struck the objeott
which disapi)eared.

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8 HERMAN. F. C U, Cotndr.

U. S. N. For distinsukhed service in the
line of hie profession as commander of the
U. S. S. 0-7 1 making passage to the Asores
and patrolling waters infested by enemy
submarines.

SHINN. Herbert L. Lieut.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism
while on dut;ir as medical officer of the
Fourth Provincial Regiment of U. S.
Marines, operating in Santo Domingo,
where, upon several occasions he performed
the duties of a line officer on reconnaisance
duty, and ui>on one occasion, August 16.
1918, took military command of a detach-
ment which had lost its leader and led this
detachment under fire to one of the finest
achievements of the campaign.

SHOEMAKER, H. E Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Itabelt engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hazardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supplies through waters infested with enemy

upp]
ubm

submarines and mines.

SHOEMAKER. W. R B-Admr,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as a
member of the General Board in advising
the department upon many matters m

Seat importance relating to the conduct of
e war.

SHONERD, H. G Comdr,

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on
the occasion of the collision between the
U. S. S. Shaw and H. M. S. Aquitania on
October 9, 1918, when the Shaw was
cut in two and set on fire. Ck>mmander
ShonOTd, of the Shaw^ with other officers
and enlisted men, threw overboard a large
quantity of 4-inch ammunition whidi
was on deck only a few feet from a
biasing oil tank, and this while the am-
munition near them was already ei^loding.
This heroic action saved the ship from
complete destruction, and made it possible
for hear to i>roceed to port under her own
steam, in spite of the loss of her bow.

SHOUP. A. K Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as executive officer of
the U. S. S. Aroostook, engaged in laying
mine barrage in North Sea.

SHUEY, Ralph W. R. C.Y,

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism
and devotion to duty on the occasion of the
torpedoing of and explosion on the U. S. S.
Catnn on October 17. 1917. Shuey. with

other members of the erew. was untiring
in his work of shoring up bulkheads,
restajring masts, and improvising means of
towing. He set an example to the younger
and less experienced members of the crew.

SIMMER, Tony PA. Af.. Ic.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism
while serving with the U. S. Mannes at the
front in running to the aid of a wounded
man durihg a neavy bombardment and
carrying him to a post of safety.

SIMMONS. J. S Ena,

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-1. engaged in the
important, reacting and hasudous duty
of patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

SIMONS. M. H Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Kroonlandt engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty
of transporting and escorting troops and
supplies to European ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

SIMPSON. C. Isaac C.B. M.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession in volunteering
to go on board the torpedoed Britiw
steamer. HurUsdiffe on October 17, 1918.
in the hope of saving that vessel under
difficult conditions and remaining on board
until the ^

SIMPSON. Edward Capt.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commandant of the Navy Yards. Cavite.
P. I., and Olongapo, P. I., and in charge
of the Naval Defense of the Philippines
in the absence of the commander-in-chief,
U. S. Asiatic Fleet.

SIMPSON. G. W Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. SterreUt engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supplies through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

SISTARE, Reginald W B., 3c.

U. S. N. For dittinguished and heroic
services as a gunner and observer of air-
planes of the NorthCTn Bombing grocQM in

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France, oo-operatiii« with the Allied
ArmieB on the Belgian Front, from June
to NovembcHT, 1918, in bombing raids over
enemy territory, and in action against
enemy aircraft.

SLAYTON, C. C C<mdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his prof ession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Reid and the U. S. S. Wads-
toorth, engaged in the important, exacting
and hasardous duty of patrolling the
waters infested with enemy submarines and
mines, in escorting and protecting vitally
important convoys of troops and supplies
through these waters, and m offensive and
defensive action, vigorously and unre-
mittingly prosecuted against all forms of
enemy na^ activity.

SLINGLUFF. Frank, Jr. Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. PatUdinOt engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous dutv
of patrolling the waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines, in escorting
and protecting vitally important convoys
of troops and supplies through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorouslv and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

SMART, Alexander Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished
service in the line of his profession while
commanding the U. S. S. Transport
Nopatin^ operating between Southampton,
England, and Fiance, engaged in the
exacting and hasardous dut^ of transport-
ing troops and supplies through waters
infested with enemy submarines.

SMITH, A. K Ena.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as a pilot of seaplanes
serving in the Adriatic, where he carried
out numerous flights for patrolling the sea
and bombing the enemy coasts.

SMITH, A. W Bna.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which
capacity he made many flights for patrol-
ling the sea and bombing the enem^ cossts,
showing at all times courage and a high
spirit of duty.

SMITH, CD Ena.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-337, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

SMITH, C. E Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. S. Nicholaont engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supplies through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activi^.

SMITH, C. W Eru.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his prof ession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-332, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

SMITH, Edward M C.B.M.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in charge of the
armed guard of the S. S. Santa Cecelia^
displaying heroic conduct during an en>
. counter between the Santa Cecelia and
German submarines on October 8, 1917.
Smith was commended for his aeal and
efficiency in the performance of his duty.

SMITH, Eugene M Q. Jf .

U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary hero-
ism and devotion to duty as a pilot in a sea-
plane stationed at Porto Corsini, Italy.
Showed marked courage and exceptional
flying ability, and took part in raids over
enemy territory under fire.

SMITH, J. M. B ZA. Comdr,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commancUng office
of the U. S. S. Worden; engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supphes through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

SMITH, K. R Lieui.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as pilot of a seaplane on
April 22, 1918, when he bombed and
damaged an enemy submarine off the coast
of France.

SMITH, Martin X En»,

U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service while in
command of the U. S. S. C-20d, engaged in
the important and hasardous work ot
clearing the North Sea of mines.

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SMITH. Roy C Capt.

U. S. N. For ezoeptionally meritoriouB
service in a duty of great responaibility as
Governor of Guam during the war.

SMITH, S. F Capl. (C. C.)

^ U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as aide for repairs on
the 8ta£F ofcommander U. S. Naval Forces
in Europe.

SMITH, Thomas Ray Ph. M., Ic.

U. S. N. For exceptionalhr meritorious
and distinguished service while attached to
the 6th Marines. Smith at Blano Mont,
Champagne Region, France, October 3-10,
1018, showed great devotion to duty in
giving first aid and evacuating the woimded
under very trying conditions throughout
the engagement.

SMITHA, Carl Thomas W. T.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service and for the
splendid manner in which he conducted
hunself and performed his duties in aiding
and saving the U. S. S. Mount Vernon when
she was torpedoed in the Atlantic Ocean on
September 5, 1918.

SNOW, H. E Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary hero-
ism in charge of a boat sent out from ^e
U. S. S. CkriUabel to the rescue of men from
the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with
explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediately after the out-
break of the fire the waters in tiie vioinil^
of the Florence H. was covered with burn-
ing powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The officers >and crews of the Chriatabel'a
boats drove their boats into the burning
mass and succeeded in saving the lives of
many men, who, but for the help so
promptly and heroically extended, must
have perished in the wreckage.

SNOWDEN, Thomas R-Admr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commander. Division 2, Battleship Force 1,
Atlantic Fleet.

SNYDER, C. J Ene.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his prof ession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-321, engaged in the
important, reacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

SNYDER, C. P Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer

of the U. S. S. Mongoliat engaged in the
important, exacting and haawndous duty of
traiosporting and escorting troops and
Bupphes to European ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

SORENSEN, P. K.. (Deceased) ..C.B. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commander of the
armed guard of the S. S. Platuria. On
September 16, 1917, a torpedo was sighted
just before it struck the ship. The boats
on one side were wrecked bv the explosion
and the ship listed heavily and turned
bottom up m seven minutes. The com-
mander of the armed guard jumped off the
bridge as the vessel was going down, and
was rescued. The enemy submarine came
to the surface and picked up men in the
water. The commander of the armed
guard is considered to have handled the
situation in a highly commendable manner.

SOWELL, I. C Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service and
heroic action as commanding officer of the
U. S. S. K-2t engaged in the important,
exacting and hasardous duty of patrolling
the waters infested by enemy suomarines,
destroyers, and mines, protecting vitally
imp<«tant convoys of troops and supplies,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy navaT activity.

SPEAEER, Albert Lieut.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service whUe in command
of the U. S. S. C-329, engaged in the im-
portant and hasardous work of clearing
the North Sea of mines.

SPEAR, Evans F Cox.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service as member of the
crew of the U. S. S. McCall. On Sept. 9,
1918, the Canadian Pacific ocean service
passenger S. S. Misaanabie was torpedoed
twice by a German submarine. Spear, with
other members of the crew, rescued the sur-
vivors of the Mieeanabie at imminent risk of
life, and for this heroic duty should be con-
sidered as having performed "distinguished
service in the line of duty."

SPEAR, Ray Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as force sapjply
officer, cruiser and transport force.

SPEAR, William R. Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service while in
command of the U. S. S. Penouin, engaged
in the important and hasardous work of
clearing the North Sea of mines.

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SPEICHER, P. E U. Comdr,

U. S. N. For dirtinguiahed service in the
line of his profession as oommandins officer
of the U. S. 8. Wenonahf engaced in the
important, exacting and hasaraous duty
of transporting and escorting troops and
supplies through waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines.

SPRAGUE. William G Bru.

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession, on October 28,
1918, as pilot of a seaplane, in attacking
and probably destroying an enemy sub-
marine, sighted by him near an important
convoy, which he thus efficientlsr protected.
He was killed in a landings accident when
coming back from this action.

SPRINGER, Paul Bru.

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. 8. 8. C-00, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasaraous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war aone and
operating against enemy submarines.

8TANBAUGH, M. G W. T,

U. 8. N. For exceptionallv merit(M*ious
and distinguished service and for splendid
manner in which he conducted himself and
performed his duties in aiding and saving
the U. 8. 8. Mount Vernon when she was
torpedoed in the Atlantic Ocean on Sep-
tember 5, 1918.

STANFORD, Homer R Capt.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession in carrying out a sur-
vey of the requirements and plans for apply-
ing power where needed in the district of
Northern New Jersey, also in collaborating
with the authorities of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts to secure the early com-
pletion of the Commonwealth Dry Dock.

STANLEY, Henry A Lieut.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. 8. S. Lcark, engaged in the im-
portant and hasardous work of clearing the
North Sea of mines.

STANLEY, John Bn».

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which
capacity he made many flights for patrol-
ling the sea and bombing the enemv coasts,
showing at all times courage and a high
spirit of duty.

STAPLER, John T. G Comdr.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious

service in a duty of great responsibility as
commander of Division Eight, Submarines,
operating on the Atlantic coast during the
war.

STATON, Adolphus Comdr.

^ U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as executive officer of
the U. 8. 8. Mount Vernon when that vessel
was torpedoed on September 5, 1918.
The discipline manifested by the officers and
crew of the Mount Vernon was excellent,
and it is considered that the high state of
efficiency found to prevail under the
trying conditions of the torpedoing and
subsequently was largely due to the energy
and seal of this officer.

STATON, Ennis Calvin H. A.,le.

U. 8. N. For exoeptiqnallv meritorious
and distinguished service while attached to
the 6th Marines. Without regard for his
own safety Staton worked untiringly in
rendering first aid to the wounded under
extremely heavy shell fire, exposing him to
fire on the battle field to carry wounded
men on stretchers to a place of safety.

STAUB, John F Bn».

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as a pilot of a
seaplane, carrying out a large number of
hasardous war patrol flights in the vicinity
of enemv coasts with skill and daring; and
expeci&lly on the occasion of the attack on
a submarine on July 9, 1918, when as
observer of the seaplane, he dropped
bombs, which either destroyed or seriously
damaged the submarine.

STAWITZKI, John F C.O.M.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism
and devotion to duty on the occasion of
the torpedoing of and explosion on the
U. 8. 8. Caaain on October 17, 1917.
Stawitiki, with other memben of the crew,
was untiring in his work of shoring up
bulkheads, restajring masts, and impro-
vising means of towing. He set an example
to the younger and less experienced
members of the crew.

STECKEL, A. M U Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished SOTvice in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. Burrow8t engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vital^ important convoys of
troops and supplies through these waters
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
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STEELE. G. W.. Jr Capt.

U. S. N. For distinsuished service in
the line of his profession as oommandins
officer of the U. S. 8. Henderaon^ engaged
in the important, exacting and haiardous
duty of transporting and escorting troops
and supplies to European ports through
waters infested with enemy submarines
and mines.

STEFFEN. Joseph, Jr. CO. M.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in command of
both gun crews of the Frank H. Buck at the
time of an engagement with an enemy
submarine, doing the spotting for the after
6-inch gun. By his coolness and master-
ful handling of the gun's crew during the
engagement, which lasted 29 minutes, it is
beheved that the enemy submarine was
sunk.

STELLENWERF, Merton, (Deceased)

Cox.

U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism
as a member of the crew of the U. S. S.
Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden
steamer Wellington after that vessel had
been torpedoed on September Id, 1918.
Immediately after the ship was torpedoed
she was abandoned by her crew. Volun-
teers vrere called for from the Seneca. He
was one of the eighteen who volunteered,
although there was a hi^ sea running and
it was known that the ship was in danger of
sinking and that there was danger also of
further submarine attack. The vessel was
kept afloat for some hours but finally sank,
or the eighteen men who volunteered, only
eight were rescued, the others being
drowned.

STEPHENS, John H B. M., le.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service as member of the
crew of the William Rockeftiler, which was
torpedoed and sunk on May 18, 1918, by
an enemy submarine. Stephens was
commended for the highly satisfactory and
exceptional manner in the performance of
his duty until ordered bjf the commanding
officer to abandon the ship.

STEPHENSON, G. T Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the lines of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Oypeum Queen,
engaged in the important, exacting and
hasafdous duty of transporting and escort-
ing troops and supplies throi^h waters
imested with enemy submarines and
mines.

STEWART, R. R Lieut.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally distinguish-

ed service in the line of his profession in
command of the U. S. 8. Decatur in making
the trip of 11,000 miles from Manila, P. I.,
to Gibraltar, under very unfavorable
weather conditions, the southwest monsoon
bein^ then at its height, and arriving in the
Mediterranean with his vessel in readiness
for immediate participation in the opera-
tions against enemy submarines in the
Mediterranean and later in the Atlantic.

STICKNEY, Herman O Capt,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a dutv of great responsibility as
commanding officer of the U. S. S. Vermont
in the Atlantic Fleet.

STIKA, J. E latU,

U. 8. C. G. For heroic conduct on the
occasion of the fire at the shell-loading

Slant, Morgan, N. J., when, with others*
e moved a train of nine cars loaded with
high explosives to a place of safety through
an area where fire was liable to break out at
any moment.

STIRLING, A. G Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. S. Harvard, engaged in the
important, exacting and haiardous duty of
transporting and escorting tooops and
supphes through waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines.

STIRLING, Yates, Jr Capt,

V. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his prof ession as commanding officer
of the U. S. 8. President Lincoln, engaged
in the important, exacting and hasardous
duty of transporting and escorting troops
and supplies to European ports through
waters uuested with enemy submarines and
mines.

STITT, E. R R-Admr.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of ipreat responsibility in
connection with the U. 8. Naval Medical
School and in connection with general
sanitation and military work at the school
and throughout the service.

STOCKER. Robert Capt.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
Assistant Chief of Bureau of Construction
and Repair, and in charge of the design
division of that bureau; and, specifically,
for the design of the Eagle class of vessels,
the designs for which were completed in an
unpreoedentedly short time and contained
many novel and original features.

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STOCKER, R. M Bna,

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic Bervioe as an aviator of land planes
attached to the Northern Bombing Group
in active operations co-operating with the
Allied Armies on the Belgian front during
September, October and November, 1018,
bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, sub-
marine bases, ammunition dumps, railroad
junctions, etc.

STONE, A. J Li. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as the inventor
of the Y'gun bomb thrower for use on
destroyers and submarine chasers and for
valuable work of invention and develop-
ment in connection with aviation ordnance.

STONE, E. A Ena.

U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary hero-
ism as pilot of a British seaplane on March
16, 1018. The plane, with Ensign Stone
as pilot and Suo-lieutenant Eric Moore,
U. N. A. S., as observer, was engaged on
convoy patrol and while in pursuit of a
supposed submarine was obliged to make
a landing in the sea so rough that the
machine released with messages and one
of these reached home and gave news of the
situation, but although a search was at
once instituted, the men were not rescued
until they had clung to the wrecked plane
for 82 hours without food or water, endur-
ing their sufferings with splendid courage
and fortitude.

STONE, Elmer F Lieut.

U. S. C. G. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as member of the
crew of seaplane NC-4, in making the first
successful trans-Atlantic flight.

STONE, George L. P Capt.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
Commanding Officer of the U. 8. S. MUao uri
in the Atlantic Fleet, and later of the Re-
ceiving Ship at New York.

STRADER, R. N Lt. (J. O.)

U.^ S. N. R. F. For distin^^uished and
heroic service in the line of his profession
in important administration work at naval
air station, Paimboeuf, lYance, and com-
manding officer of dirigibles patrolling and
convoying troop and cargo ships.

STRAHAN, PhiUp J Q. Af., 2c.

U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary hero-
ism and devotion to duty while serving on
a steamer used in experimental mine sweep-
ing on the North Sea barrage. In a gale
and heavy sea, the main topmast broke in
two, the upper part dropping down and

whippinjE around. Strahan jumped into
the rigging, and at great danger to himself,
out the part adrift.

STRINE. H. F. Comdr. (M. C.)

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as surgeon at the
Naval Hospital and instructor m surgery at
the Naval Medical School, Washington,

STROTT, G. G C. P. M.

U. S. N. For excei)tionalIy meritorious
and distinguished service on June 1, 1918,
and Julv 19, 1918, at the front when under
heavy bombardment. He performed his
duties without faltering and rare fidelity
and lab<nred unceasingly and with great
initiative. He had excellent judgment and
set an example to all men under him. At
the risk of his life on frequent occasions he
exposed himself to heavy shell fire and pois-
on gases. He was awarded the Croix de
Guerre by the French Government.

STUART, Kimberley Bru.

U. S. N. R. F. For distmguished and
heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which
capacity he made many flights for patrol-
liniB the sea and bombing the enemy coasts,
showing at all times courage and a high
spirit of duty.

STURTEVANT, A.D.,(Deceased). . . .Bn8.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic
service as an aviator attached to the
Royal Air Force station at Felixstowe,
England, making a great many offensive
patrol flights over the North Sea and was
shot down when engaged gallantly in
combat with a number olenemy planes.

SUBERG, Fred Henry W. Y,

U. S. N. For extraordinarv heroism on
the occasion of the collision of the U. S. S.
Shaw with the H. M. S. Aquitania when the
Shaw was out in two and set on fire. He
refused to leave his post in the fireroom
although the water was rising rapidly and
he haa every reason to beUeve that the ship
was 8 ' ' '

SULLIVAN, James Eugene C.B. M,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in command of the armed ^uard of
the steamship Clara Menntg^ especially for
prompt action on September 11, 1917, in
opening fire after sighting submarine. One
shell burst on the enemy submarine, which
did not open fire but disappeared.

SULLIVAN, Thomas P Sea.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. S. S. Corona to the rescue of men

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from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded
with explosives, was burned in the harbor
of Quiberon on the ni^t of the 17th of
April, 1918. Almost immediately after
the outbreak of fire the water in the
vioinity of the Florence H. was covered
with burning powder boxes, many of which
exploded, scattering flames throughout the
wreckage. The crews of the Corona's
boats drove their boats into the burning
mass without thought of danger to them-
selves, and assisted by boats from the other
shi^ present in the harbor, succeeded in
saving the lives of many men who, but for
the help so promptly and heroically ex-
tended, must have perished in the wreckage.

SWASE Y. G. T. . Jr. Comdr .

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Amment engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hazardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convojrs of
troops and supphes through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy navu activity.

SWEET, G. C, (Retired) Id. Comdr,

V. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as the officer charged
with the design and installation first of
the high-poww radio station at Annapolis,
Maryland, and later of the still more
powerful station at Croix d'Hins, France,
the latter being at the time the most
efficient radio station in the world.

SYMINGTON, P. A Capt,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as flag lieutenant
of cruiser and transport force.

TABER, Leslie Bne.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which
eapadl^ he made flights for patrolling the
sea and bombing the enemy coasts, snow-
ing at all times courage and a high spirit of
duty.

TAGGART, John E B., 3c.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as radio operator
in an airplane over the North Sea on July
10, 1918, when an enemy submarine was
successfully attacked.

TALBOT, A. B LieuL

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of a dirigible engaged in patrol and
eonvoy flights, in the war lone, in which

<^)erations he did exceptional work, pushing
his flights to the lixnits of physical and
material endurance.

TALLAJTERRO. A. P Bne.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
hwoic service as a seaplane pilot in which
capacity he made many flights for patrolling
the sea and bombing the enemy coasts,
showing at all times courage and a high
spirit of duty.

TAPPAN, Benjamin B-Admr.

V. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a du^ of great responsibility as
commandant of navy yard, Philadelphia,
Pa.

TARBELL, G. E lA, (/. O.)

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. C-338, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasaidous duty
of patrolling the waters of the war lone and
operating against enemy submarines.

TARPEY, Martin F lA. Comdr,

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service .
in the line of his nrof ession while com-
manding the U. a. Transport Charlee,
operating between Southampton, England
and France, engaged in the exacting and
hasardous duty oi transporting troops and
supplies through waters infested with
enemy submarines.

TAYLOR. C. R Bne.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-182, engaged in the
important, exacting and hakardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war lone and
operating against enemy submarines.

TAYLOR, E. B Bna.

TAYLOR, G. L H. A., le,

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism
while serving with the U. S. marines at the
front in the battle of Bois de Belleau,
France, Jime 7, 1918, in volimteering to go
to the aid of two wounded men who were
in front of our lines, and in bringing them
to a place of safety, although himself
wounded severely.

TAYLOR, LesUe Robert Ph. M., 2c.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while serving

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with the Eighty-fourth Company, Sixth
Marines. Displayed eztraorcunaiy cool-
ness and devotion to duty while under
heavy shell fire. Co-operated in orcaniiing
and maintaining a first-aid station lor over
16 hours with only Qerman prisoneFs as
subonUnates. He continued this work for
almost 30 hours without food or rest until
the arrival of a unit of the Medical Depart-
ment.

TAYLOR. Moeely L*. (/. <?.)

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as an aviator operating in the
war lone with the United States and
British air forces. Took part in many
raids over the enemy's lines.

TEMPLETON. Percy V C. Ph, M.

U. S. N. For exertional and hwoio
conduct while attached to the Sixth
Marines. In action against the enemy
near Mont Blanc, October 3 to 10, this man
distinguished himseLf, being unmindful of
personal danger, his onlv thought being
for the wounded men on the field of battle.
He labored untiringly, rendering first aid
to the wounded and carrying them to a
place of safety on stretchers.

TENLEY. E. H., (Deceased) ...H. A., le.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism
wldle serving witii the U. S. mannes at tiie
front during the engagement near St.
Etienne, October 4, 1018. He volun-
tarily accompanied a small force into an
open attack against an enemy who out-
numbered the attacking; force 10 to 1 and
rendered valuable medical assistance until
he was killed by a shell fragment.

TERRY. J. S Lieut,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as medical officer,
first with the U. S. naval aviation detach-
ment at Bolsena. Italy, and later at Porto
Corsini, where he did excellent work in the
prevention of diseases peculiar to the
swampy and malarial country in which the
station was located. During air raids by
the enemy he constantly exposed himself
to danger by visits to the various dugouts
for rendering medical assistance.

THEBAUD. Leo H Lieut,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Paul Jonet (old) acting as
escort to troop and merchant convos^s
from Hampton Roads, and in patrolling
against enemy submarines from June to
October, 1918. On the night of June 30,
1918, while under convoys the U. S. S.
Henderaon took fire and it became neces-
sary to transfer the troops on board to

anotiier vessel. The Paul Jonea trans-
ferred the troops in a skilful and gallant
manner. Through the seal and energy
of Lieutenant Thebaud, this old destroyer
was kept actively on duty.

THOMAS. Clarence C Lieut,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritcvious
service in command of the armed guard of
the S. S. Vacuumt when that ship was
torpedoed about 10.30 a. m. April 28, 1917.
Ship started sinking so fast it was impracti-
cable to open fire, and all hands took to
boats. Lieut. Thomas died from exposure
in open boat. It is believed that Lt.
Thomas was first officer lost in the war.

THOMAS, Hurley A C.B. M,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in preventing a
collision on October 24. 1917. between a
Japanese ship loaded with high explosive,
and the Von Steuben, at the Philadelphia
Navy Yard. When all the men had dis-
posed from the deck Thomas jumped to
the No. 10 5-inch gun and succeeded in
fitting it trained clear before the pro-
jecting boats and davits of the Japanese
steameor got to the point of contact wi^
this ship.

THOMPSON. Buford Gary.. . . Ph. If.. 2c.

U. S. N. For distinguished service and
devotion to duty while serving with the
U. S. Marines at the front in France,
October 3 to 6. 1018. he displayed marked
bravery in attending the wounded under
heavy shell and machine-gun fire.

THOMPSON. Edgar Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession while serving on the
staff of the commander of the United States
naval forces operating in European waters.

THOMPSON, H. L CapL

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Wetterdyk, engaged in
the important, exacting and hasfffdous
duty of transporting and escorting troops
and supplies uirough waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines.

THOMPSON, R. Codwell Lt. (J, G.)

U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distixiguished service while in
command of the U. S. S.

, Oeorge Cochran,

._ t and hasard<

work of clearing the North Sea of mines.

engaged in the important and hasardoua
eNo • ~ - •

THOMPSON, R. R Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished and heroio
action as commanding officer of the U. S. S.
AL-Bt engaged in the important, exacting

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and haiardoua duty of patrollizig the waters
infested by enemy submarines, destroyers
and mines, protecting vitally important
convo;srs of troops and supplies; and in
offensive and defensive action, vigorously
and imremittingly prosecuted against all
forms of enemy naval activity.

THOMPSON, T. A Lieut.

U. S. N. For exceptionally distinguished
service in the Une of his profession in
command of the U. S. S. Bainbridge in
making the trip of 11,000 miles from
Manila, P. I., to Gibraltar, under very
unfavorable weather conditions, the south-
west monsoon being then at its height, and
arriving in the Mediterranean with his
vessel in readiness for immediate participa-
tion in the operations against enemy
submarines in the Mediterranean and later
in the Atlantic.

THOMPSON, T. B Lt. Comdr.

V. S. N. For distinguished and heroic
action as commanding officer of the U. S. S.
AL-0, engaged in the important, exacting
and hasardous duty of patrolling the waters
infested by enemy suSmarines, destroyers
and mines, protecting vitally important
convo;srs of troops and supplies; and in
offensive and ddfensive action, vigorously
and unremittingly prosecuted against all
forms of enemy naval activity.

THOMPSON. W. G Bna.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C7-126, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against the enemy submarines.

TICE, RosweU L. C Q. M,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in the line of his
profession at the naval air station, Wexford,
Ireland. Tice was a wonderful leader and
worker. Bein«[ in charge of hangar
mechanics, he is largely responsible for the
"no accident," "no casualty list" of opera-
tions. Many times he worked during rain
and gale at night in the open to keep
machines in excellent condition.

TIMMONS. John W Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as Executive
Officer of the U. 8. S. Texaa of the Sixth
Division Battleship Fleet operating in the
War Zone.

TINGARD, Raymond H., (Deceased)

W.T,

U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism

as a member of the crew of the U. S. S.

Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden

steamer WeUington after that vessel had
been torpedoed on September 16, 1018.
Immediately after the ship was torpedoed
she was abandoned by her crew. Volun-
teers were called for from the Seneca. He
was one of the eighteen who volunteered,
although there was a high sea running and
it was known that the ship was in danger of
sinking and that there was danger auK) of
further submarine attack. The vessel was
kept afloat for some hours but finiJly sank.
Of the eighteen men who volimteerea, only
eight were rescued, the others being
drowned.

TINKHAM. E. D Ens.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which
capacity he made many flights for patrol-
ling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts,
showing at all times courage and a high
spirit of duty.

TISDALE, M. S Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished and valuable
service on the staff of the commander, U. S.
naval forces in France.

TOD, R. E lA. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as public works
officer in the staff of the commander U. S.
naval forces in France, in which capacity
he performed exceptionally meritorious
service, especially in the establishment of a
water supply at Brest.

TODD, D. W Capt,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
Director of Naval Communications.

TODD, Walter Homer C. M., 3e.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service as member of the
crew of the U. S. S. Smith, which volun-
tarily went aboard the Westbridge after she
had been torpedoed and remained there
five days steering the damaged vessel by
hand. Due to heroic conduct, the West'
bridge was brought into port from a distance
of 400 miles.

TOMB. W. V Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Davis, engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hazardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supplies through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

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TOMPKINS. J. T Capt.

V. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a dul^ of great responsibility as
commanding officer of the U. S. S. lUinoia
in the Atlantic fleet.

\X^ TOWERS. J. H Camdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession while serving as
assistant to the director of naval aviation,
for his thorough knowledge of naval
aviation, and his successful application of
this knowledge to the work of making
naval aircraft effective war weapons; for
his distinguished service in assisting and
devising plans for the use of naval aircraft
during the war.

TOZER. Charles M Capt,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in command of the U. S. S. Buffalo
(repair ship) in the w

TRAIN. C. R Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as naval attache at
Rome for the excellent performance of duty
in all directions, especialhr for co-operation
with and assistance to tne United States
naval forces operating in the Adriatic.

TRAINOR. Harold W Sea., 2c.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. S. S. Truxlon to the rescue of men
from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded
with explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1018. Almost immediately after the out-
break of fire the water in the vicinity of the
Florence H. was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the Tmxton't boats drove
their boats into the burning mass without
thought of danger to themselves and.
assisted by boats from the other ships
present in the harbor, succeeded in saving
the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promi>tly and heroically extended, must
have perished in the wreckage.

TRASK, Stephen S B. M., Ic.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duly while serving on the
U. S. S. Downee. While that vessel was
scouting off the West Coast of Ireland in a
heavy gale on October 7, 1918. a sea broke
on tne stem, spreading the depth charge
tracks, and dislodged a numb^ of depth
charges, which became a menace to the
ship. This man, with an officer and other
enlisted men, at once undertook to secure
the bombs, at great personal risk to them-
selves, as the seas were breaking over the
stem, and finally succeeded.

TRAUT, F. A Capt.

U. S. N. For exceptionally merit<»>ious
service in a dujhr of great responsibilily as
commanding officer of the U. S. S. lUinoie
in the Atlantic Fleet.

TRAUTNER, Joseph B C. M. A. A.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession and for heroic action
as commander of the Armed Guard of
S. S. /. S. Luckenbach in an engagement
with an enemy submarine on October 21,
1917. That vessel was attacked by an
enemy submarine, and the engagement
lasted four hours, during which mne shells
struck the ship, started fires and damaged
it. Upon the arrival of the U. S. Destroy-
er Nicholson in reQ>onse to wireless calls
the submarine submerged and the ship was
saved.

TRAYER, James S Lieut.

V. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Sonoma in assisting
icebound vessels in the winter of 1917-18;
in constant and efficient attendance on the
mine-lasring squadron; and for valuable
and seamanlike assistance under very
difficult circumstances, in connection with
the loss of the British ship Huntsdiff.

TRENCH, M. E Capt.

V. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great req>onsibilit3r as
commanding officer, naval torpedo station.

TREVER, G. A Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. 0-5, operating against
enemy submarines off the Atlantic coast
of the United States.

TROVEL. W. E Sea., 2c.

U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary hero-
ism upon the occasion of a fire on board the
iSC-59 at tiie navv yard. New York, on
Sept. 17, 1918. Two depth bombs were
in the Y-guns and six more on the after
deck. The fire was very violent, the flames
reaching as high as the masthead. Trovel,
with three others, went on board without
orders and removed the bombs from the
Y-guns, these bombs being so hot at the
time that the paint on them was blistered.

TRUDEAU. Frank J Fire., le.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished conduct while serving on
the U. S. S. Wickea at the time of an explo-
sion on the U. S. S. 0-5, at the Navy Yard,
New York, on October 5, 1918. Trudeau,
with another man hurried to the scene of
the accident, entered the submarine, and
assisted in taking out injured and over-
come men.

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TURNBULL, A. D Comdr.

V. S. N. For distmguished service in
the Uh.e of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Kanawha II., en-
gaged in the important, exacting and
haaardous duty of transporting and
escorting troops and supplies through
waters infested with enemy submarines and
mines.

TWINING. R. B Lieut,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as officer of the deck
of the U. S. S. Porter^ upon the occasion of
an encounter with an enemy submarine.
Lieutenant Twining acted promptly and
correctly, with the result that the submarine
was attacked with depth bombs and is
believed to have been so seriously damaged
that she was obliged to return to her base.

TYDEMAN. S. J Bna.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-%1, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duly of
patrolling the waters of the war lone and
operating against the enemy submarines.

UDOLFSKY, David O.M.,2c,

U. S. N. For exoei^tionally meritorious
and distinguished service as member of the
U. 8. S. Reid and one of the working party
sent on board the Covington, which had been
torpedoed. While assisting in salvage
work he showed great courage and devotion
to dut^ just before she was abandoned and
while m a sinking condition with her lower
rail awash.

UNDERWOOD, Austin M C.B.

U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic
services as a gimner and observer of air-
planes of the Northern Bombing Groups in
France co-ojperating with the Amed Annies
on the Belgian Front, from June to Novem-
ber, 1918, in bombing raids over enemy
territory and ia action against enemy
aircraft.

UNDERWOOD. Harold P Bna.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distiziguished service while in command
of the U. S. S. C-45, engaged in the impor-
tant and hasardous work of clearing the
North Sea of mines.

UNDERWOOD, H. W Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Walke, engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of

troops and supplies through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy navalaotivity.

UPHAM, F. B Capt,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
Ime of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Columbia, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting iaroopB and
supplies through waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines.

USHER, Nathaniel R R-Admr,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duly of great req>onsibility as
commandant of the third naval district.

VAN de CARR, J. C Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinyiished service in
the line of his profession in commaxui of the
AIr-10. While enroute from Newport to
the Asores, the submarine which he com-
manded was separated from the escort and
the other submarines of the squadron,
leaving him without a rendesvous. He
thereupon proceeded to destination success-
fully, assuming the great responsibility of
starting a 1,700-mile Atlantic Ocean run in
winter weather and in a submarine of a
class that had never been considered
reliable under such conditions. He later
performed creditable submarine patrol
service within the war sone.

VAN der VEER, N. R Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Warrington, engagea in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important oonvojrs of
troops and supplies through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

VANDERWALL. Archie Bna.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his prof ession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C7-354, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against the enemy submarines.

VAN HOOK, Clifford E Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding office
of the U. S. S. Lamaon, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convojrs of

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troops and supjpIieB through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

VAN HORN, Evans C Cox,

U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary hero-
ism as a member of the crew of boats sent
out from the U. S. S. Christabd to the
rescue of men from the Florence H., which
vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned
in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of
the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immedi-
ately after the outbreak of fire the water in
the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered
with burmng powder boxes, many of which
exploded, scattering flMnes throughout the
wreckage. The crews of the ChrietabeVa
boats drove their boats into the burning
mass without thought of danger to them-
selves and, assisted by boats from the other
ships present in the harbor, succeeded in
saving the lives of many men who, but for
the help so promptly and heroically ex-
tended, must nave perished in the wreckage.

VAN VLIET. W. C Bne.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
haY)ic service as an aviator operating with
U. S. naval and French aviation forces.
Took part in a number of combats with
enemy airplanes, and in attacks upon
enemy batteries and trenches.

VARINI, Giochino Bn».

VOGELGESANG, C. T Capt.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
chief of staff to commander in chief U. S.
Asiatic Fleet.

WACKER, Vincent M Sea., 2c.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. S. S. Corona to the rescue of men from
the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with
explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediately after the out-
break of fire the water in the vicinity of the
Florence H. was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the Coronae'e boats drove their
boats into the burning mass without thought
of danger to themselves and, assisted by
boats from the other shipts present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of

many men who, but for the help so promptly
and heroically extended, must have pensh-
ed in the wreckage.

WADDINGTON, H. A U. Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession m command of the
U. S. S. Bainbridqe, engaged in the impor-
tant, exacting ana hasardous duty of escort-
ing troOTS and cargo ships throu^ waters
infested oy enemy submarines and mines.

WADMAN, H. A Bne,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line if his profession as commanding ofiioer
of the U. S. S. C-353, engEiged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

WAGGONER, Chirence V U. {J, G.)

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. S. C7-4d, engaged in the impor-
tant and hasardous wonc of clearing the
North Sea Of mines.

WAINWRIGHT, J. D Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding ofSicer
of the U. S. S. Tanadorest engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supphes to European ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

WALCOTT. F. J Lt. (/. G.)

U. 8. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service while
in command of the U. S. S. Swan, engaged
in the important and hasardous work of
clearing the North Sea of mines.

WALKER, Daniel B. M., 2e,

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. S. S. Sultana to the rescue of men
from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded
with explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediately after the
outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of
the Florence H. was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the SuUana^e boats drove
their boats into the burning mass without
thought of danger to themselves, and
assisted by boats from the oth&t ships
present in the harbor, succeeded in saving
the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must
have perished in the wreckage.

WALKER, Lloyd Sea,

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from

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the n. S. S. Stewart to the rescue of men
from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded
with explosives, was burned in the harbor
of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of
Apru, 1918. Almost immediately after
the outbreak of fire the water in the
vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with
burning powder boxes, many of which
exploded, scattering flames throughout the
wreckage. The crews of the StewarVa
boats drove their boats into the burning
mass without thought of danger to them-
selves and, assisted by boats from the
other ships present in the harbor, succeeded
in saving the lives of many men who, but
for the nelp so promptly and heroically
extended, must have perished in the
wreckage.

WALKER, R. L Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the Une of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Sampeon, engaged in
the important, exacting and hasardous
duty of patroIUng the waters infested
with enemy submarines and mines, in
escorting and protecting vitally important
convoys of troops and supplies through
these waters, and in ofiFensive and defensive
action, vigorously and unremittingly prose-
cuted against idl forms of enemy naval
activity.

WALL, Charles Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. For distin^^hed service
in the line of his profession in action with
a German submarine on July 5, 1918,
when in command of the U. S. S. Lake
Bridge.

WALLACE, H. G. S Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
lines of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Aeohu engaged in the im-
portant, exacting and hasardous duty
of transporting and escorting troops
and supplies to European ports through
waters infested with enemy submarines and
mines.

WALLACE, James H Lt. (J. O.)

U. S. N. R. F. For heroic action and
devotion to duty while serving on the U. 8.
S. Harvard, when a fire occurred in the
coal bunkers of the vessel at sea. Lieutenant
Wallace, then warrant machinist, entered
the bunkers filled with steam and gas,
while the fire was burning and worked for
forty-eight hours without sleep. It was
largely due to his courage and perseverance
that serious consequences were avoided.

WALLACE, K. R. R Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic
action as commanding officer of the U. S. S.
AL-4t engaged in the important, exacting

and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters
infested by enemy submarines, destroyers
and mines and protecting vitally important
convoys of troops and supphes; and in
offensive and defensive action, vigorously
and unremittingly prosecuted against aU
forms of enemy naval activity.

WALLING, R. G Lt. Comdr.

V. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Fluaaer, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and sui>phes through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

WALSH, W. V Sea.

U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism
on the occasion of the explosion at t|ie
T. A. Gillesi>ie plant on October 4 and 5.
1918, in moving a train of nine cars loaded
with T. N. T. from the danger sone when
it was not known at what moment further
explosions might be expected.

WALTON, Arthur S lAeut.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Hopkins, acting as
escort to troops and merchant convoys
from Hampton Roads, and in patrolling
against enemy submarines on the Atlantic
coast from Jime to October, 1918. Through
his seal and energy this old destroyer was
kept actively on duty.

WALTON, M. W Lieut.

WARE, Bruce R Lieut.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commander of the
armed guard of the S. S. Mongolia, and in
an encounter with an enemy submarine.
On April 19, 1917, a submarine periscope
was sighted and a shot fired which is
believed to have hit the submarine which
was not seen further.

WARREN, Gregory A Cox.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession in volunteering to
go on board the torpedoed British steamer
Huntacliffe on October 17, 1918, in the
hope of saving that vessel under difficult
conditions and remaining on board until
the vessel sank.

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WASSBERG, H. P 5. C. 3c.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as
a member of the crew of boats sent out
from the U. S. S. SuUana to the rescue of
men from the Florence H.t which vessel,
loaded with explosives, was burned in the
harbor of Quib^on on the night of the 17th
of April, 1918. Almost immediatel^r after
the outbreak of fire the water m the
vicinity of the Florence H, was covered
with burning powder boxes, many of which
exploded, scattering flames throughout the
wreckage. The crews of the SuUana*a
boats drove their boats into the burning
mass without thought of danger to them-
selves and, assisted by boats from the
other ships present in the harbor, succeeded
in saving the lives of many men who, but
for the help so promptly and heroically
extended, must have perished in the
wreckage.

WATERHOUSE, Harry C,T,C.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service as commanding
officer of the armed guard of the steamship
Petrolitet at the time of the sinking of the
Petrolite by a submarine. . The account of
the torpedoing indicates that members of
the armed guard under his command were
imbued with proper seal and that they
were well trained and efficient, and that he
handled the situation in a most excellent

WATERS, P. J M.M.,2c.

U. S. N. R. P. For extraordinary hero-
ism upon the occasion of a fire on board the
SC-69 at the Navy Yard, New York, on
Sept. 17, 1918. Two depth bombs were
in the Y^uns and six more on the after
deck. The fire was very violent, the
flames reaching as high as the masthead.
Waters with three others went on board
without orders and removed the bombs
from the Y-guns, these bombs being so hot
at the time that the paint on them was
blistered.

WATSON, A. E Capt,

U. S. N. For distinguished services in
the line of his profession as executive officer
of the U. S. S. Florida of the sixth division,
battleship fleet operating in the war sone.

WATSON, E. H Capt,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great reenponsibility as
commanding officer of the U. S. S. Alabama
in the Atlantic fleet.

WATT, Richard M .Capt.

U. S. N. For excei>tionally meritorioiis
and distinguished service in the line of his
profession as industrial manager at the
Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va.

WATTS, W. C Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Albany, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supplies to European ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and
mines.

WEAVER, John E Ene,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. S. C-46, engaged in the impor-
tant and hasardous work of clearing the
North Sea of mines.

WEBER, John C.B. M.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commander of
armed guard of the S. S. Santa Marie,
On February 25, 1918, the ship was tor-
pedoed in the night, an attempt to beach
ner failed, and the ship had to be abandoned.
The merchgknt crew left the ship, but the
armed guard remained on board at gun
stations, until the ship was awash, then
the escort came alongside and took off the
guard, ship sinking immediately there-
after. The commander of the armed
guard is regarded as having handled the
situation in a highly commendable i

WEBER, John C.G. M.

V. S. N. For heroic conduct and devo-
tion to duty while serving on the U. S. S.
WooUey. On October 10, 1918, an oil fire
occurred in the galley of that vessel close
to which was ready ammunition on the
platform over the galley. Weber person-
ally removed most of the ammunition to a
safe place, and when the cartridge oases
became too hot to handle, threw the
remainder overboard. In doing this he
was badly burned.

WEED, Walker Ten Eyke Bna.

U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary
heroism on February 26, 1918, when the
seaplane Z-312 fell to the ground and
burst into flames. Ensign Weed having
extricated himself from the wreckage and
reached a point of safety, perceived that his
observer was still imprisoned in the wreck-
age and surrounded by flames of burning
gasoline. He at once returned to the
burning machine and succeeded in extricat-
ing the observer, suffering injuries from
burning which later resulted in his death.

WEICHBRODT, Edward Henry M. M ., U,
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty on the occasion of the
torpedoing of and explosion on the U. S. S.
Caeain on October 17, 1917. Weichbrodt,

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with other membera of the
untiring in his work of ahorixig up bulk-
heads, reetaying masts, and improvising
means of towing. He set an example to the
younger and less experienced members of
the crew.

WELLBROCK. J. H U. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Preston^ engaged in the
important, exacting and haiardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting tod
protecting vitally important oonvojrs of
troops and sui>plies through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

WELLES, Roger B-Admr,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
Director of Naval Intelligence in admmia-
tering the important duties of his office
and organising and directing the service of
intelligence at home and abroad.

WELLS, Chester Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
lines of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Montana, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supphes to European ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

WELTY, F. G. (Deceased) ....Ph. M., 2c.
V. S. N. For extraordinary heroism
while serving with the U. S. marines at the
front in continuing to dress the wounded
and in assisting in their evacuation under
heavy enemy machine-gun and shell fire,
in the performance of which duty he was
killed.

WENTWORTH, Emerson B C. Y.

U. S. N. For distinguished service and
devotion to duly whue serving on the
U. S. S. Mount Vemon, when that vessel
was torpedoed September 5, 1918. Went
to his station at the forward fire control to
assume charge, and was on the ladder
leading to it, when the ship was struck.
By admonitions and physical exertions he
forced men back to their stations and
duties, materially aiding the proper opera-
tion of the fire control and displasring high
qualities of leadership.

WENTWORTH, Harry A U. (J. O.)

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. S. Woodcock^ engaged in the
important and hasardous work of clearing
the North Sea of mines.

WERNER. Richard Lt. Comdr.

V. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession in command of
the U. S. S. Kanawha on July 16, 1018, in
promptly and skilfully attackmg an enemy
submarine and thus averting an attack
upon the convoy to which the Kanawha
belonged.

WEST, W. M Bna.

V. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which
capacity he made many flights for patrolling
the sea and bombing the enemy coasts,
showing at all times courage and a high
spirit of duty.

WETHERILL, S. J Ena.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C7-344, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against the enemy submarines.

WETMORE, Charles A C.G. M.

V. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commander of the
armed guard of the S. S. Jaton^ and in an
engagement with an enemy submarine.
On August 7, 1918. the submarine, with a
sail rigged, was sighted and fire opened on
it. The first shot carried away the sidl,
and the second landed close to its conning
tower, nine shots in all being fired. The
submarine opened fire with shrapnel, which
burst close to the ship. A destroyer then
came up and opened nre on the submarine.

WETTENGEL, I. C Capt.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a du^ of great responsibility as
commanding officer of the iT. S. S. Irt«-
conain in the Atlantic fleet.

WHALEN, LeVegue L H.A.,\c.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism
while serving with the U. S. Marines in
action near Viersy on July 19, 1918. Work-
ed through the day under terrific artillery
and machine-gun fire in dressing wounded
and removing them to safety. Several
times he performed this duty oetween the
opposing lines.

WHEELER, W. H U. {J. O.)

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C7-94, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

WHEELER, W. J Capt.

U. S. C. G. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding

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officer of the U. S. S. Seneea engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
eacortizig troops and supply ships through
waters infested by enemy submarines and
mines, and especially for his prompt and
judicious action upon two occasions of
encounters with submarines, on April 25
and June 28, 1918.

WHITE, George L Lieut.

U. S. N. For heroic and distinguished
service at Viersy, on July 19, 1918. As a
battalion surgeon, 6th Regiment, U. S.
Marines, when at his dressing station
treating the wounded, he received a serious
wound in the thigh from a high explosive
shell. Disregarding his own wound, he
continued dressing other wounded men,
until they had been safely evacuated.

WHITE, H. A Ena.

v.. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. C-220, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against the enemy submarines.

WHITE, R. D Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession in command of the
U. S. S. Orizaba on three round tripe carry-
ing troops, on one of which trips he was
woundea by a premature explosion of a
depth charge but declined to relinquish
command.

WHITE, Walter Ens.

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which
capacity he made many flights for patrol-
ling the sea and bombing the enenur coasts,
showing at all times courage and a high
spirit w duty.

WHITEHOUSE, W. P LieiU.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of a- dirigible engaged in patrol and
oonvosr flights, in the war sone, in which
operations he did exceptional work, pushing
his flights to the limits of physical and
material endurance.

WHITING, Kenneth Comdr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commanding officer of the first U. S.
aeronautical detachment to reach France,
and later in command of the important
U. S. naval air station at Killingholme,
England.

WHITLOCK, F. S Eru.

U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding

officer of the U. S. S. C-216, engaged in the
important, exacting and hazardous duty
of patrolling the waters of the war zone and
operating against enemy submarines.

WHITMARSH, Ross P Lieut.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as the officer in
charge of an open boat which put off from
the steamship Dwinsk after the torpedoing
of that vessel and remained afloat for 10
days, much of the time in a raging storm,
before being rescued. His courage and
hopefulness under these trying and perilous
conditions set an example to others in the
boat, maintaining a spirit of cheerfulness
when the chances of rescue seemed almost
negligible.

WILCOX, H. M Ena.

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished and
heroic service as a member of the U. 8.
naval aviation forces, foreign service.
Engaged in patrolling the waters of the
war sone, escorting and protecting troop
and cargo ships, and operating against
enemy submarines.

WILCOX, J. W Comdr.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as flag secretary on the
staff of commander, Battleship Force 2,
Atlantic Fleet.

WILDER, Edwin V Lieut.

U. 8. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service while in
command of the U. S. 8. George Clark,
engaged in the important and hazardous
work of clearing the North 8ea of mines.

WILDER, H. K Ena.

U. 8. N. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as com-
manding officer of the U. S. 8. C-258,
engaged in the important, exacting and
hazardous duty of patrolling the waters
of the war zone and operating against the
enemy submarines.

WILEY, H. K Ph. M,,Zc.

U. 8. N. For extraordinary heroism
while serving with the U. 8. Marines at the
front on July 19, 1918, when he constantly
exposed himself to heavy artillery and
machine-gun fire in carrying in the wounded
in complete disregard of his own personal
safety.

WILKIN80N, Michael J Lieut.

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. 8. 8. Tanager, engaged in the
important and hazardous work of clearing
the North 8ea of mines.

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WILLARD, A. L Capl.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorioua
service in a duty of great responsibility as
sui>erintendent of the naval gun factory,
which, under his command, was rapidly
expanded to meet the extraordinary
demands created by the war, and so
efficiently administered as to maintain a
steady flow of absolutely essential ordnance
material to the service.

WILLIAMS, C. 8 R-Admr,

U. S. N. (P. C). For exceptionally
meritorious service in a duty of great re-
sponsibility as officer in charge of pro-
visions and clothing depot, and later as
officer in charge fleet supply base, third
naval district.

WILLIAMS, George W Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Pueblo, engaged in the
important, exacting and hazardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supplies through waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines.

WILLIAMS, Henry John C.Q.M.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commander of the
armed guard of the S. S. Nansemond, and
in an encounter with an enemy submarine.
On January 9, 1918, sighted a submarine,
signaled convoy and opened flre, six shots
without hits. Escorting destroyers steamed
to vicinity and submarine disappeared.

WILLIAMS, Hilary Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. MaUory, engaged in the
important, exacting and hazardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and sup-
plies through waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines.

WILLIAMS, James Lieut.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. S. Cheunnk, engaged in the
important and hazardous work of clearing
the North Sea of mines.

WILLIAMS, Mendarus G Cfunner

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commander of the
armed guard of the S. S. Buford, and in an
encounter with an enemy submarine. On
July 5, 1918, the submarine disappeared,
then reappeared, and ten more shots were
fired, and the submarine finally dis-
appeared.

WILLIAMS, Obed E Ens.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious

and distinguished service in the line of his
profession as an aviation observer; especi-
ally for heroic action in taking part in
operations on April 23, 1918, bombing
enemy submarine, which was reported as
having been destroyed. Awarded the
Croix de Guerre with palm.

WILLIAMS, PhiUp Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Cheater, engaged in the
important, exacting and hazardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and
supplies to European ports through waters
infested with enemy submarines and
mines.

WILLIAMS, Roger Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Duncan, engaged in the
important, exacting and hazardous duty
of patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supplies through these waters,
and in ofiFensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

WILLIAMS, R. C Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished services in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Nokomis, engaged in
the important, exacting and hazardous duty
of transporting and escorting troops and
supplies through waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines.

WILLIAMS, Walter Meade El, Ic.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service as senior wireless
operator on the S. S. City of Wilmington
when that ship was destroyed by fire at sea
on the night of April 13, 1918. Williams
stuck to his post very bravely, securing the
assistance of three ships, and remaining on
that ship until the very last. He left when
the ship was enveloped in flames and smoke.

WILLIAMS, Yancey S Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished services in
the line of his profession as executive officer
of the U. S. S. Delaware of the Siith Divi-
sion, Battleship Fleet operating in the war
zone.

WILLIAMSON, WiUiam D U. Comdr.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service in the line of his
profession on duty on the U. S. S. Orizaba.
lit. Comdr. Williamson lost his life on
August 17, 1918, when a depth bomb
exploded on board the U. S. S. Orizaba.

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WILLOUGHBY. Edward J C, M., Ic.

U. S. N. For eztraordinanr heroism
while serving on the U. S. 8. Ticonderoga
in action with a German Submarine.
September 30. 1918. When that vessel
was torpedoed, he continued to perform
duty in sounding holds and transmitting
orders, after bem« woimded, until the
order was given to abandon the ship.

WILL80N, J. D Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Sierra engaged for one trip
in transporting troops to France.

WIU90N, Harold R Sea,, 2c.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism a'
a member of the crew of boats sent out
from the U. S. S. Corona to the rescue of
men from the Florence H., which vessel,
loaded with explosives, was burned in the
harbor of Quib^n on the night of the 17th
of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the
outlnreak of fire the water in the vicinity of
the Florence H. was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage.
The crews of the Corona's boats drove their
boats into the burning mass without
thought of danger to themselves and
assisted by boats from the other ships
inresent in the harbor, succeeded in saving
the lives of many men who, but for the
help so promptly and heroically extended,
must have p^ished in the wreckage.

WILSON. P. L Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. 8. S. Benham, engaged in
the important, exacting and hasurdous
duty of patrolling the waters infested with
enemy submarines and mines, in escorting
and protecting vitally important convoys
of troops and supplies through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against ail forms of enemy naval activity.

WILSON, Russell Comdr,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility in
connection with the preparation, handling,
and distribution of war codes and for
devising a new and very efficient system of
such communications.

WINDSOR. Charles Clifford U, Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. May^ operating in the
war sone, and particularly for his splendid
seamanship in salvaging the U. S. S.
Westward Ho, after that ship had been

torpedoed on August 9, 1918, when he
towed this vessel stem first for a distance
of 300 miles, saving the ship and her
valuable cargo.

WIXON, R. A Bng., 2c,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
conduct during an accident sustained by
theBamegat on February 21, 1918. Wixon,
a member of the engine-room force, with
others, was in the fireroom three minutes
after the accident occurred, which was
flooded with escaping steam, and had the
fires pulled.

WOLF, G. W. U. Comdr,

U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic
action as commanding officer of the U. S. S.
^-1, engaged in the important, exacting
and hasardous duty of patrolling the
waters infested by enemy submarines,
destroyers and mines, protecting vitally
important convosrs of troops and supplies;
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorouslv and unremittingly proseoutea
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

WOLFFE. Murray Lieut,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. S. Oeprey, engaged in the
important and hasardous work of clearing
the North Sea of mines.

WOOD, D. M Capt.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. PocahonUu and the
U. S. S. Tacoma, engaged in the important,
exacting and hasardous duty of transport-
ing and escorting troops and supplies
through waters infested with enemy sub-
marines and mines.

WOOD, S. S Capt,

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a du^ of great responsibility as
commanding officer of the U. S. S. OiiUa-
homa in the Atlantic Fleet.

WOOD, Valentine Lieut,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as executive officer
and navigator of sub. chasers operating in
the Adriatic and as himt commander of
chasers on barrage. Also as instructor of
chaser officers.

WOODWARD, C. H Capt,

U. S. N. For distinguished services in
the line of his profession as executive officer
of the U. S. S. New York of the Sixth
Division, Battleship Fleet operating in the
war sone.

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WOODWARD, D. C Lieut,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession attached to the U. S. S.
Yankton in the waters of northern Russia,
and especially for heroic conduct in com-
mand of an expedition composed of volun-
teers from the U. S. S. Yankton for service
with the allied lines of communication in
the Murman Railway. This expedition
was the principle means of supplv of an
isolated allied detachment wmon was
constantly imder fire. During these opera-
tions the detachment under Lieutenant
Woodward was engaged with Bolshevik
forces on several occasions.

WOODWARD. Vaughn V Comdr,

V. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as engineer officer of
the U. S. S. Leviathan, in organising and
training the engineer department of that
vessel from her first commissioning, and
overcoming nuuoy defects by which the
performance of this ex-German liner was
greatly improved.

WORSHAM, Thomas York Fire., Ic.

U. S. N. For extraordinarv heroism on
the occasion of the collision of the U. S. S.
Shatv with the H. M. S. Aquitania when the
Shatv was cut in two and set on fire. He
refused to leave his post in the fireroom
although the water was rising rapidly and
he had reason to believe that the ship was

WORTMAN, W. K Capt,

U. S. N. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. 8. Porter and the U. 8 8.
Raihbume, engaged in the important,
exacting and hasardous duty of patrolling
the waters infested with enemy submarines
and mines, in escorting and protecting
vitally important convojrs of troops and
supphes through these waters, and in
offensive and defensive action, vigorouslv
and uiiremittingly prosecuted against all
forms of enemy naval activity.

WOTHER8POON. W. W Lt. Cotndr,

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as force salvage
officer on the U. 8. 8. Favorite, in which
capacity he performed exceptionally
reliable and meritorious service, expecially
in the salvage of the Westtoard Ho, West-
bridge. Mount Vernon, Conner, and Murray,

WRIGHT, Charles L Gunner

U. 8. C. G. For extraordinary heroism
at the time of the explosion at the T. A.
Gillespie shell-loading plant on October 4,
1918, in assisting in the removal from the
danger sone of valuable car-loads of high
explosives within close proximity to ex-
ploding ammunition dumps.

WRIGHT. P. T U. Comdr,

U. 8. N. For distinguished and heroic
action as commanding officer of the U. 8.
8., AL-9, engaged in tiie important, exact-
ing and hazardous duty of patrolling the
waters infested by enemy submarines, des-
troyers, and mines, protecting vitally im-
portant conveys of troops and supplies;
and in offensive and defensive action un-
remittingly prosecuted against all forms of
enemy naval activity.

WROUGHTON, Edwin R. . . *. Lieut,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service while in command
of the U. 8. 8. Rail, engaged in the import
tant and hasardous work of clearing the
North 8ea of mines.

WURTSBAUGH, D. W Capt,

U. 8. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a duty of great responsibility as
commanding officer of the 17. 8. 8. JVe-
hraaka, in the Atlantic Fleet.

WYETH, Maxwell. .* Lieut,

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the yacht Emerald, owned by
Lieutenant Wyeth and placed by him at the
disposal of the Government upon the
declaration of war. Under his command
the Emerald was one of the most efficient
boats of the fourth naval district, perform-
ing very strenuous work on patrol, convoy*
and in mine-sweeping duty.

WYGANT, B. B Comdr,

U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. 8. 8. Tucker and theU. 8. 8.
Calhoun, engaged in the important, exact-
ing and hasardous duty of patrolling the
waters infested with enemy submarines and
mines, in escorting and protecting vitally
important convosrs of troops and supplies
through these waters and m (tensive and
defensive action, vigorously and" unre-
mittingly prosecuted against all forms of
enemy na^^ activity.

WY8E, Fred E Ph.M.,3e.

J. 8. N. For distinguished and heroic
service while serving with the 6th Regi-
ment of U. 8. Mannes at Mont Blanc,
October 5. 1918. Wyse went into a
barrage and rescued four men and
broufiht them to a place of safety, and at
all times from October 3rd to 10th, dis-
regarding personal danger worked with
untiring efforts in the care of the woimded.

YARNALL. J. B Ene.

U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service
in the line of his prof ession as commanding
officer of the U. 8. 8. C-342, engaged in the

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important, exacting and hasardoua duty
of patrolling the waters of the war sone and
operating against enemy submarines.

YARNELL. H. E Cap*.

U. S. N. For distinguished servioes in
the line of his profession in the office of the
chief of naval operations, and on the staff
of the commander, U. S. Naval Forces
operating in European waters.

YOST. Frederick P CO. M.

^ U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commander of the
armed guard of the S. S. Koln, and in
encounters with enemy submarines. On
October 31, 1917, a submarine was sighted
close aboard; attempted to ram without
success. Fired four shots, the last of
which struck close. Submarine sub-
merged. On Januarv 27, 1918, in convoy,
in the morning, sighted a periscope and
fired five shots, periscope disappeared. In
the afternoon, sighted submarine awash,
fired four shots, when the submvine
submerged.

ZELLER, Louis Ph. M., Ic.

U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U. S. S. Chriatabel to the rescue of men
from the Florence ff., which vessel, loaded
with explosives, was burned in the harbor
of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of
Aprfl, 1918. Almost immediately after
the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity
of the Florence H. was covered with
burning powder boxes, many of which
exploded, scattering flames throughout the
wreckage. The crews of the CkriatabeVa
boats drove their boats into the burning
mass without thought of danger to them-
selves and, assisted by boats from the
other ships present in the harbor, succeeded
in saving the lives of many men who, but
for the help so promptly and heroically
extended, must have perished in the
wreckage.

ZEMKE, E. F U. Comdr.

y. S. N. For distinguished and heroic
action as commanding officer of the U. S. S.

ilL-1, engaged in the important, exacting
and hasardous duty of patrolling the
waters infested by enemy submarines,
destroyers and mines, protecting vitally
important convojrs of troops and supplies;
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorouslv and unremittingly prosecutea
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

ZIEGEMEIER, H. J Capt.

U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious
service in a dutv of great responsibility as
co mm anding officer of the U. S. S. Virainia
in the Atlantic Fleet.

ZIELINSKI, Walter F LUtd.

U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service while in
command of the U. S. S. C-178, engaged in
the important and hasardous work of
clearing the North Sea of mines.

ZOGBAUM, R. F Comdr.

U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Steitene, engaged in the
important, exacting and hasardous duty of
patrolling the waters infested with enemy
submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and sui>plies through these waters,
and in offensive and defensive action,
vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted
against all forms of enemy naval activity.

ZULEGER, August. (Deceased).^. M. A.
U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism
as a member of the crew of the U. S. S.
Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden
steamer Wellington after that vessel had
been torpedoed: on September 16, 1918.
Immediately after the ship was torpedoed
she was abandoned by her crew, volun-
teers were called for from the Seneca. He
was one of the eighteen who volunteered
although there was a high sea running and
it was known that the ship was in danger of
sinking and that there was danger also of
further submarine attack. The vessel was
kept afloat for some hours but finally sank.
Of the eighteen men who volunteered, only
eight were rescued, the others being
drowned.

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ADAMS, James P Ist Lt,

U. S. M. G. For eztraordmary heroism
in action near Blano Mont, France, October
3, 1918. Voluntarily leading four soldiers
through a heavy barrage, he attacked and
killed a machine-gun crew which was
enfilading his company's first line. His
willingness, fearlessness, and great courage
made possible the cleaning out of many
more machine guns which were holding up
the advance of his company.

ALEXANDER, M. V., (Deceased). . .Corp.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the
supreme proof of that extraordinary hero-
ism which will serve

hitherto untried troops.

an example to

ALSUP, Julian W Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action at Blano Mont, France, October
3, 1918. When the advance of their
company was held up by enfilading fire
from a hostile machine-gun nest. Private
AIsup, with three other soldiers, volun-
teered and made a flank attack on the nest
with bombs and rifles, killin|: three members
of the crew and capturmg twenty-five
others, together with three machine guns.

ANDERSON. Carter L Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
3, 1918. After his platoon had been halted
by enemy machine-gun fire. Private Ander-
son exposed himself to heavy enemy fire to
attack the enemy position. In spite of the
enemy fire, he advanced and by his auto-
matic rifle delivered an effective fire on the
enemy. He was later severely wounded
while defending his position against an
enemy counter-attack.

ASELTON, Ernest K Pvi.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
8, 1918. He volunteered and, under ex-
tremely heavy shell and machine-gun fire,
established liaison for his company, brings
ing reinforcements to the line at a critical
time, and thereby assisting materially in
repelling a hostile counter-attack. He was
killed later during this attack.

AUER, Charles, (Deceased) Corp,

U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the
supreme proof of that extraordinary hero-
ism which will serve as an example to
hitherto imtried troops.

AXTON, A. P., (Deceased) Prt.

U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau,
France, June 6, 1918. he was conspicuous
for his bravery and coolness in advancing
with an automatic on a strongly defended
machine-gun position. He was killed in
the performance of this duty.

BAKER, Harry I Sgt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
4, 1918. He disregarded his own safety
by going out under a heavy shell and
machine-gun fire to carry a wounded
comrade to a place of safety.

BAKER, Joseph M Pvt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action at Belleau Woods, France, June 6,
1918. When his platoon was suffering
from casualties from the fire of a hidden
machine-gun. Private Baker exposed him-
self to a heavy fire to take up aposition on
the flank of the enemy gun. He attacked
and killed the gunner by rifle fixe and then
rushed the gim, killing the crew with his
bayonet.

BALD, Edward Corp,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Somme-Py, France, October
2-10, 1918. He manoeuvered his machine-
gun squad independently of the platoon,
going forward under intense enemy
machine-gun and artillery fire and con-
centrations of gas. On one occasion he led
his squad, regardless of personal danger, in
the rear of the German positions, and laid
down a flanking fire against a portion of the
enemy.

BARCSYKOWSKI, Frank J Pvt,

U. S. M. G. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Vieray, France, July 19, 1918.
He displayed exceptional bravery in charg-
ing three machine guns with the aid of a
small detachment of his comrades, killing
the crew and capturing the guns, which
were immediately turned on the Germans,
thereby opening the line for the advance of
his company, which had been held up by
the enemy's fire.

BARKER, Frederick A Mad.

U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritori-
ous and con^icuous service as battalion
commander, Ist Battalion, 6th Regiment
Marines, and for distinguished and excep-
tional gallantry at Sommeranoe on Novem-
ber 1, 1918. He skilfully led his battalion,
which was in a front line position, from the
"jumping off" place, near Sommerance, to
the first objective. He kept his men close
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heav^ fire of hi^ ezplorivea and a maohino-
gyax barrace. He reached hia objective on
time and secured a number of prisoneni
and considerable material.

BARNHART. Prank A Sat.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Somme-Py, France, October
4, 1918. He left his trench several times
and helped to carry wounded soldiers from
the field through machine-gun and artillery
fire.

BARR, Chapin C 2nd Lt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
as a pilot in the First Marine Aviation
Force, at the front in France. On Sep-
tember 26, 1918, while on an air raid over
enemy territory, he was attacked by a
superior number of enemy scouts. In the
fil^t which ensued he behaved with con-
spicuous gallantry and intrepidity, and
despite having been mortally wounded, he
drove oS the enemy and brought his plane
safely back to the aerodrome.

BARRON, William L Pvi,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Chateau-Thierry, France.
June 23, 1918. After making several
successful journeys over an area sw^t b^
artille^, machine-gun and rifle fire in his
capacity as runner, he was caught in a
heavy barrage and seriously wounded. By
a superhuman e£Fort, he made his wa;^ to
his objective and after being dragged into
safety, insisted on personally delivering his
message. He then fell, exhausted from
loss of blood.

BARROWS, Albert E Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Vieny, France, July 10,
1918. He displayed exceptional bravery
in charging three machine guns with the
aid of a small detachment of his comrades,
killing the crews and capturing the guns,
which were immediately turned on the
Germans, thereby opening the line for the
advance of his company, which had been
held up by the enemy's fire.

BASTON, Albert P latU.

U. S. M. C. Although shot in both legs
while' leading his platoon through the
woods at Hill 142, near Chateau-Tnierry,
France, on June 6, 1918, he refused treat-
ment until he had personally assured him-
self that every man in his platoon was
under cover and in good firing position.

BATES, Qaude M latLt.

U. S. A. C. For distinguished and
heroic service as an aviator in an aeroplane
engaged in active operations co-operating

with the Allied Armies on the Belgian
Front during September, October and
November, 1918, Dombing enemy bases,
aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition
dumps, railroad junctions, etc. Attached
to Northern Bombing Group.

BEAUCHAMP, Felix Capt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
3-4, 1918. He took command after his
company commander had been evacuated,
and despite severe wounds, participated in
many engagements, continuing until addi-
tional wounds forced his withdrawal from
the field.

BECKER, V. P., (Deceased) 7*pr.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
near Thiaucourt, France, on September 15,
1918. Trumi>eter Becker displayed excep-
tional devotion to duty and coolness in
action in carrying messages under trying
barrages and machine-gun fire. He was
wounded severely while doing this duty.

BEIRD, Roy H Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action at Blanc Mont, France, October
3, 1918. When the advance of their com-
pany was held up by enfiladin|( fire from a
noBule machine-gun nest. Private Beird,
with three other soldiers, volunteered and
made a flank attack on tiie nest with bombs
and rifles, killing three members of the
crew and capturing twenty-five others,
together with three machine guns.

BELFRY, Earl, (Deceased) Sgt.

U. S. M. C. He showed exceptional
courage in the capture of Bouresches,
France, on June 6. 1918, entering the town
after being wounded and taking a leading
part in forcing the machine guns of the
enemy to evacuate.

BELL, JOE Sat,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Chateau-Thierry, France.
June 23, 1918. After becoming separated
from his own platoon, he attached nimself
to another platoon of the company, and
learning that all the runners who had
attempted to carry important messages
had been killed or wounded, immediately
volimteered and made several Irips across
an open area subjected to a continuous and
intense barrage of artillery and machine-
gun fire. He performed this important
misBion despite the fact that he was almost
exhausted when he joined the platoon.

BERNIER, Oliver D 2ndL<.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Chateau-Thierry, France,

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June 6, 1018. EnxMuut himself to very
heavy concentrated machine-gun and rifle
fire. Lieutenant Bemier rushed ahead and
broke down a strong wire fence, thereby
preventing a delay in his progress and
consequent exposure of his men to fire.

BERNSTEIN, David Corp.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont, France, October

5, 1018. Learning that a number of
woimded soldiers were lying in No Man's
Land, he immediately volimteered to carry
ihem in. He made several trips over an
area constantly shelled and subjected to
machine-gun and rifle fire.

BERRY, Benjamin S Maj,

U. S. M. C. He led his men in a gallant
attack across open ground and into the
Bois de Belleau, France, northwest of
Chateau-Thierry, on the afternoon of June

6, 1018, inspiring them to deeds of valor by
his example. When he reached the edge
of the woods he fell, severely wounded.
Nevertheless he arose and made a final dash
of 30 yards across, through a storm of
bullets, and reached a^^ain the first wave of
his command, before yielding to exhaustion
from his injury.

BEVAN, WilUam F Maj.

U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritori-
ous and distinguished service. As Assistant
to the Chief Paymaster of the U. S. Marine
Corps in France, he performed arduous and
complex duties, many of which were outside
the normal sphere of the Paymaster's
Department. With untiring seal and un-
limited patience he worked unceasingly,
under the most trying circumstances, to
relieve combatant units of a mass of clerical
and administrative detail. His abilil^r
and tireless devotion to dutv added much
to the morale of the personnd serving under
him, and, as a direct result of this, in no
small degree to the morale of the combatant
forces of the Corps in France.

BLAKE, Robert 1st Id.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Bois de Belleau, France,
June 6, 1018. When the line was tempor-
arily held up, he volunteered and main-
tained liaison with the 40th Company,
continually crossing and reorossing an open
field swept by intense machine-gun fire.
Later in the engagement he established
liaison with the French unit on the left
flank crossing a wheat field under heavy
machine-gun and sniping fire and returned
with valuable information.

BLANCHFIELD. John, (Deceased) Capt.
U. S. M. C. He demonstrated excep-
tional ability in organising his line at

Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1018, and
showed heroic leadership m holding it under
violent attack. His company successfully
repelled two assaults by superior forces, in
the second of which he was mortally
wounded.

BLEASDALE, Victor F UtlA.

U. S. M. C. For repeated acts of extra-
ordinary heroism in action near Blanc
Mont, France, October 8, 1018. On
several occasions, regardless of his personal
safety, he led his machine-gun platoon
through heavy machine-gun and artillery
fire. When the infantry company which
he was supporting was halted by the fire of
two enemy Maxims, he formed his platoon
as infantry, and assaulted and captured
both the enemy guns.

BONDAY, Robert Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For. extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
4-6, 1018. Private Bonday, as a runner,
displayed exceptional courage in carrsdng
messages for three days under shell and
machine-gun fire.

BOONE, Raymond W. Corp.

U. S. M. C. After receiving tiiree severe
wounds he continued in the advance on
Bouresche, France, on June 6. 1018. Having
been sent to the rear, he returned dose to
the advanced lines, where he assisted in
bringing in the wounded.

BOS, Lambert Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, BVance,
October 3. 1018. Private Bos, with two
other volunteers, flanked a machine-gun
nest, and, after one of his comrades had
been woimded, captured fourteen men and
two machine guns. Later he aided in tiie
capture of forty other prisoners in a dugout.

BOWER, George 2ndLt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Thiaucourt, France, Septem-
ber 16, 1018. Aiding an infantry platoon
which had been forced to withdraw be-
cause of heavy artillery and machine-gun
fire. Lieutenant Bower, while suffering
from severe wounds, kept his ^uns in posi-
tion, consolidating his location and pre-
venting the danger of an enemy counter-
attack.

BOWMAN. Alexander H Gunner

U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritori-
ous and distinguished service. As Adjutant
to the U. S. Debarkation Officer at Liver-
pool, England, who was also the U. S.
Embarkation Officer at Southampton,
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the debarkation of more than three-
quarters of a million of United States troops
of all arms, together with their eauipment.
their transfer by rail across England, and
their further embarkation from the English
channel ports, for transfer to France.

BRAINARD. Edwin H Maj.

U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service. As
Battalion Commander, Ist Battalion, 16th
Regiment, Field Artillery, during the
Champagne 0£Fensive, from the 2nd to the
12th of October 1918, he commanded his
group in perfect manner, not hesitating to
move it forward through a violent artillery
fire, and executing under all circumstances
accurate and effective fire on the enemy
position.

BRANDON, Clyde Pti.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France. October
3-9, 1918, for six days and nights Private
Brandon, a battalion scout, worked un-
ceasingly in supplying his battalion com-
mander with accurate information, re-
peatedly volunteering for hasardous recon-
naissances over fire-swept terrain, pene-
trating the enemy's lines without hesitation
to observe hostile positions, and also
establishing liaison under conditions of
exceptional difficulty.

BRAUTIGAN. George F Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action in the Bois de Belleau, France,
June 23. 1918. After canying messages
all night under intense artillery fire, he
volunteered, with another soldier, and
carried a wounded officer through the shell
fire to a dressing station one kilometer
away.

BRECEENRIDGE, James C U. Col.

U. S. M. C. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as Naval
Attache to the American Legations at
Christiania and Stockholm, and for a time
also at Copenhagen. At all of these points
the service of information established and
conducted was of great value to the
United States and the Allied Powers.

BREWER. Everett R IstU.

U. S. M. C. On September 28, 1918,
while on an air raid in company with
Squadron 218 R. A. F. he was attacked
over Cortemarck, Belgium by fifteen
enemy scout planes. During the severQ
fight which followed his plane shot down
two enemy scouts (one officially allowed),
and altiiough both himself and observer
were very seriously woimded, he brought
the plane safely back to the aerodrome.

Lt. Brewer was shot through hip and his
observer shot through the lungs. Con-
sidering the distance from Cortemarck to
his aerodrome this is a remarkable instance.

BRIDGFORD, John V Prt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action south of Mouson, France, Novem-
ber 11, 1918, Private Bridgford delivered
an important message from his company to
r^cimental headquarters. In the perform-
ance of this mission, exposed to heavy
machine-gun and artillery fire, and in f uU
view of the enemy machine gunners he
swam the Meuse River. In spite of the
great danger, he deUvered the message as
directed.

BROBERG. Carl J Pi*.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
9, 1918. When many members of his
company had been killed and wounded, he
went out onto the field under heavy
machine-gun fire, and administered first aid
to several wounded officers and soldiers and
carried them to shelter in shell holes.

BROOKS, Charles W Corp.

U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau,
France, on June 8. 1918, he displayed great
courage and disregard for personal safety
in repeatedly going through heavy machine-
gun fire with i

BROOKS, Elbert E Pvt.

U. S. M. C. At Bouresche, France, June
6, 1918, he was conspicuous for heroic
action in placing his body in front of his
platoon leader while imder heavy machine-
gun fire, in order that he might dress the
officer's wounds. He was shot twice in the
hip while shielding the body of his leader.

BROWN. Dihnus Pvt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action in the Bois de Belleau, France,
Jime 11,1918. After all the other members
of his squad had become casualties. Private
Brown, single handed, charged and captur-
ed a hostile machine gun.

BROXUP, John, (Deceased) Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
4, 1918. He succeeded in bringing a
wounded officer back to our lines when his
comfMtny was forced back, to a new
position by superior numbers.

BRUMMETT. James R P«<.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Thiaucourt, France, Septem-
ber 12-16, 1918. By effective use of an
automatic rifle. Private Brummett defended

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the left flank of his platoon, thereby pre-
venting the enemy from reaching the rear
of his hnes. On several other occasions he
volunteered and carried messages through
terrific bombardment.

BUDDE. G. W., (Deceased) Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Villemontry^, France, Novem-
ber 11, 1918. Upon his own initiative.
Private Budde advanced in front of the
line to determine whether a certain machine-
gun ixMition was hostile or friendly, and
was killed by a machine-gun bullet.

BUFORD, D. L.. (Deceased) Sgt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action in the Bois de Belleau, BVance,
June 13. 1918. After being wounded
Sergeant Buf ord, with exceptional courage,
continued to lead his section forward
against a machine-gun nest, and captured
it.

BURNES, J. F., (Deceased) Capt.

U. S. M. C. In the attack on Bois de
Belleau. June 12. 1918, he was badly
wounded, but completed the disposition of
his platoon imder violent fire. The in-
juries which he sustained in the perform-
ance of this self-sacrificing duty later
caused death. *

BUTTERFIELD, Olin J Corp.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne. France, October
3, 1918. When our advance infantry was
forced to withdraw, Corporal Butterfield's
machine-gun crew refused to withdraw,
but calmly set up their machine gun. The
gun was upset by a bursting hand grenade,
which also injured Corporal Butterfiela
and another member of the squad. Despite
their injuries, they immediately reset the
gun and opened fire on the advancing
Germans when twenty feet distant, causing
the Germans to break and retreat in dis-
order.

CAMPBELL, William E Sot.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont, France, October
3-6, 1918. On the 3rd and 4th of October,
while detailed on statistical work, he
volimtarily assisted in giving first aid to
the woimded. On October 5, 1918, when
the enemy advanced within 300 yards of the
dressing station, he took up a position in the
lines helping in defence. Although twice
wounded, he remained in action under
heavv fire until the enemy had been
repulsed.

CARBARY, James Oun. Sgt.

U. S. M. C. During the attack on Bois
de Belleau, France, Jime 12, 1918, he

voluntarflsr made two trips in the open
under terrific fire to within 50 yards of a
machine gun and rescued, successfully, two
wounded men.

CARHART, Joseph B 2ndLt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Viersy^ France, July 19. 1918.
He displayed exceptional bravery in
charging tluree machine guns with a small
detachment of his men, killing the crews
and capturing the guns, which were
immediately turned on the Germans,
thereby opening the line for the advance of
his company, which had been held up by
the enemy's fire.

CARTER, James Pvt.

U. S. M. C. After having been wounded
in the capture of Bouresche. France, June
6. 1918, he displayed remarkable energy and
courage in fearlessly attacking superior
numbers of the enemy and materially
aiding in their defeat.

CARTER, Joe Sgt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism.
On the 18th of July 1918, north of Viersy,
he gave a striking proof of bravery by
following a tank with two Moroccans, in
spite of an intense machine-gun fire. He
captured sixty-three prisoners, one of them
an officer.

CASEY. John Sgt.

U. S. M. C. At Chateau-Thierry,
France, June 6, 1918, although wounded
during a counter-attack he remained with
his group, refusing to accept medical
attention until assured that the enemy had
retired and that his men were properly dug

CATES, Clifton B IstU.

U. S. M. C. While advancing with his
company on the town of Bouresche, their
progress was greatly hindered by withering
machine-gun and artillery fire of the enemy,
which caused many casualties, one of
whom was his conmianding officer. Tddng
command. Lieutenant Cates led them on to
the objective, despite the fact that he was
rendered temporarily unconscious by a
bullet striking nis helmet and that this was
his first engagement. Exposing himself
to extreme haxard, he reorganised his
position with but a handful of men.

CHANDLER. Henry E IstLt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Thiaucourt, France. Sep-
tember 15, 1918. He fearlessly exposed
himself to severe artilleiy and machine-gun
fire and located machine-gun nests and
sniper posts harassing his company and

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hinderinjt its advance. He then led his
platoon forward in the face of heavy fire
and destrosred the nests.

CHASE, Roy W Corp.

U. S. M. C. He assumed command of
his platoon in the attack on enemy machine-
gun positions in the Bois de Belleau,
France, on June 6, 1918, during which he
and his men captured two machine guns
and killed their crews. He did not retire
from the action until all of his men had
been killed or wounded.

CHATMAN, Grovcr M PX.

U. S. M. C. For extoundinary heroism
in action near Thiaucourt, France, S^>-
tember 15, 1918. While his platoon was
occupying an out-post line in dose proxim-
ity to the enemy, ne volimtarily crossed an
open space swept by machine-gun fire and
overcame three snipers who had been
harassing his platoon.

CHILD, Howard J Corp.

U. 8. M. C. Cori)oral Child, with four
other men were prominent in the attack on
enemy machine-gun positions in the Bois
de Belleau on June 6 and 8, 1918; were
foremost in their companv at all times and
acquitted themselves with such distinction
that they were an example for the re-
mainder of their command.

CHRISTENSEN, Lerpy C Pvt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France,
October 4, 1918. Upon seeing his captain
wounded and lying in an exposed position.
Private Christensen left shelter and
rendered him first aid. He then carried
the officer from the area where he had been
lying, which was subjected to an intense
macmne-gun and artillery barrage.

CLARK, Chahners Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
3-9, 1918. Displaying remarkable devo-
tion to duty, I^vate Clark remained on
duty, as a Battalion runner for six days and
xughts, almost without rest, continually
risking his life in crossing fields swept by
machine-gun and shell fire on liaison ana
reconnaissance missions, for which he
volunteered. Each night he organised
and guided carrying parties, bringing food
and water to the men in the front Hues.

CLARK, Guy H Corp.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont, France, October
5, 1918. Learning that a number of ,
wounded soldiers were lying in No Man's

Land, he immediately volunteered to help
carry them in. He made several trips over
an area constantly shelled and subjected
to machine-gun and rifle fire.

CLARKE, James L Pvt.

tJ. S. M. C. Although wounded in the
attack on Bois de Belleau, France, he
crossed through enemy territory to convey

CLARKSTON, Samuel Gun. Sgt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Beaumont, France, Novem-
ber 10-11, 1918. Leading the one remain-
ing machine-gun crew across the River
Meuse^ Sergeant Clarkston, under tiering
conditions, established a stronghold from
which he inflicted severe losses on the

COGSWELL. Julius C IstLt.

U. S. M. C. Having previously been
wounded in the bombarcunent of La Cense
Fram, France, he refused to be evacuated,
and handled his platoon with marked skill
and bravery in an assault on a formidable
machine-gun position until seriousibr
wounded on June 6, 1918.

COLE. Edward B.. (Deceased) Maj,

U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau.
France, on June 6, 1918, his unusual hero-
ism in leading his company under heavy
fire enabled it to fight with exceptional
effectiveness. He personally worked fear-
lessly until he was mortally wounded.

COLE, Eli K Brig. Gen.

U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meri-
torious service in a duty of great responsi-
bilitjr as Commanding Officer of the First
Provisional Brigade of Marines, in Haiti:
for his cordial co-operation with ana
support of, the Provisional Government of
Haiti, and for his friendly and effident
efforts for the improvement of the educi^
tional and social conditions of the Haitian
people.

COLE. James E Pvi.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Beaumont, Fhtnce, on
November 10, 1918. He was painfully
woimded in the foot by a bursting sheU
which killed or wounded all the members of
his gun crew but as soon as he had obtained
first-aid treatment he immediately returned
to his comrades and worked all night imder
heavv shell fire carrying the w;ounded to
the dressing station.

COLVIN, D. P., (Deceased) Ptl.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action in the Bois de Belleau, Fnnce

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June 13, 1018. With another soldier.
Private Colvin advanced under the fire of
the enemy machine gun, killed four of the
crew and captured the gun.

CONE, Ben, (Deceased) Corp,

U. S. M. C. On June 6, 1918, in the
Bois de Belleau. France, he showed excep-
tional heroism and coolness by advancing
with an automatic rifle on a strongly
defended machine gun which he knew
it was necessary to silence. He was killed
while fearlessly going forward in this
endeavor.

COOK, Howard C Prt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Thiaucourt, France, Sep-
tember 15, 1918. Private Cook repeatedly
volimteered and carried messages for his
battalion commander through severe
machine-gun and artillery fire. He also
exposed himself in an open field for several
hours under fire in order to locate enemy
snipers and machine-gun nests.

COOK. Walter Gvn. Sat,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont, France,
October 6, 1918. Without regard for his
own personal safety, he rescued two men
who were buried wiui dirt by the explosion
of a German ammunition dump, and
refused to find cover for himself until every
man of his command had found a place of
safety.

COOPER, Oscar M Pvl.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
4-6, 1918. Private Cooper, a runner, dis-
played exceptional courage in carrying
messages for three days imder shell and
machine-gun fire.

CORBETT, Murl latU,

U. S. M. C. Displayed unusual courage
and devotion over and above the call of
duty, in that on the 12th of June, 1918,
after having been wounded while serving
in the front line he refused to be evacuated
to the hospital. Sent to the rear by the
Doctor from the Field Dressing Station he
returned the following day to the company
in the line and rendered splendid service
in the action which immediately succeeded
his return. This in the woods N. W. of
Lucy la Bocage, France.

CORNELL, Percy D Capt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
4, 1918. Captain Cornell courageously led
his company thru heavy artillery and
machine-gun fire in the attack on a s^ongly
defended enemy position. His company

held the exposed flank, and later when the
battalion withdrew, he skillfully covered
the other shifting units while exposed to
heavy enemy fire.

CORNELL, W. R., (Deceased) Gunr,

U. S. M. C. KiUed in action at Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the
supreme proof of that extraordinary
heroism which will serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops.

COURTNEY, James Sgt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont, France, October
5, 1918. Upon learning that a number of
soldiers were lyin^ wounded in No Man's
Land he immediately volunteered and
made trips over an area swept by machine-
gun and rifle fire until all the wounded had
been carried to shelter.

COVERDELL, Vem A 2ndU,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinarv heroism
in action near St. Etienne, Irance, on
October 4, 1918. After being wounded he
dressed his own wounds and those of three
men near him under heavy artillerv and
machine-gun fire. He recMrganisea his
platoon, strengthened his position, and
made written report before allowing him-
self to be evacuated.

CRABBE, Thomas P Ptt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinarv heroism
in action at Blanc Mont Massif, France,
October 4, 1918. He voluntarily left a
sheltered position under intense enemy
bombardment, dressed the wounds of four
wounded men lying in a position exposed to
intense enemy machine-gun fire, carried
them one bv one to a place of safety and
then went for a stretcher-bearer to assist
him in evacuating them.

CREPEAU, Louis J Prt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
near Belleau Woods, France, June 13, 1918.
While carrsring a message in the Bois de
Belleau, he was surrounded by a detach-
ment of Germans, who demanded his
surrender. By his initiative and quick
action he not only was able to return to our
lines, but captured four of the Germans and
brought them to our lines. He then
selected a different route and delivered the
message.

CROLL, George H Ptt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action in Chennezy, France on November
2, 1918. He courageously entered three
dugouts alone and captured 34 of the
enemy.

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CRONIN, R. P., (Deoeaaed) Sfft,

U. S. M. C. In the vicinity of Chateau-
ThierFy, France, on June 6, 1918, under
heavy machine-gun fire, he attempted to
establish liaison with an adjoining French
Unit, during which he was killed.

CROSSEN, V. J., (Deceased) Sgt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Landres at St. Georges,
France. November 1-4, 1918. While he
was forming an attack a shell hit in the
midst of his platoon. Disregarding the
heavy counter-barrage, he reorganised his
command and led them in attack, con-
tinuing for three days, when he was killed.

CROWTHER, O. C, (Deceased) . . .Ut Lt.
U. S. M. C. On June 6, 1918, near
Chateau-Thierry, France, he displayed the
highest type of courage and leadership.
After all the men near him had been killed
or woimded, he captured one machine-flfun
and crew unaided, and while attempting
to take a second, was himself killed.

CULNAN, John H Sgt.

V. S. M. C. At Chateau-Thierry.
France, June 6, 1918, while assisting a
wounded man to the rear he was himself
woimded in the head, but carried out his
mission, succeeding in bringing the other
woimded man to the dressing station.

CUNNINGHAM, Alfred A MaJ.

U. S. M. C. For distinguished service
in the Une of his profession in connection
with the organisation and training of the
First Marine Aviation Force in the United
States, and as commanding officer of this
Aviation Force in France, where it served
against the enemy and rendered valuable
service as part of the Northern Bombing
Group.

DALY. Daniel UtSgt.

U. S. M. C. Sergeant Daly repeatedly
performed deeds of heroism and great
service on June 5, 1918. At the risk of
his life he extinguished a fire in an ammuni-
tion dump at Lucy la Socage. On June 7,
1918, while his position was under violent
bombardment, he visited all the gun crews
of his company, then posted over a wide

yortion of the front to cheer his men. On
une 10, 1918, he attacked an enemy
machine-gun emplacement unassisted and
captured it bjr use of hand grenades and his
automatic pistol. On the same day,
during the German attack on Bouresche,
he brought in wounded under fire.

DARGIS, Joseph A Corp.

U. S. M. C. In the attack on enemy
machine-gun positions in the Bois de

Belleau, France, June 6-8, 1918, he dis-
tinguished himself by being first in the
charge of his platoon at all times; through-
out the fighting he acquitted himself with
conspicuous bravery.

DAY, Carl S Capt.

U. S. M. C. For distinguished and
/ heroic service as an aviator in an aeroplane
en|»ged in active operations co-operating
with the Allied Annies on the Belgian
Front during September, October and
November, 1918, Dombing enemy bases,
ammunition dumps, railroad junctions, etc.
Attached to the Northern Bombing Group.

DE CARRE, Alphonse Capt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action in the Bois de Belleau, France,
June 11, 1918. Commanding a detach-,
ment of about sixty men in the rear of the
attacking battalion. Captain De Carre
continued forward alone, after the advance
battalion had swerved to the right. About
150 yards distance he encountered deadly
enemy machine-gun fire, but he continued
on, capturing two guns. He then brought
up his detachment and by exceptional
handling effected the capture of an entire
machine-gun company, consisting of three
officers and one hundred sixty-nine men.
His effort prevented the enemy from firing
on our troops from the rear.

DENIG, Robert L Maj\

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Medeah Farm, France,
October 3, 1918. While directing his
battalion in cleaning out woods filledl with
enemy machine guns and snipers, himself
severely wounded, he remained on duty
until his mission had been accomplished.

DENNIS, C. A., (Deceased) 2ndLt,

U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the
supreme proof of that extraordinary
heroism which will serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops.

DEPUE, D. T., (Deceased) Pvt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Georges, France, Novem-
ber 1, 1918. When his platoon was held
up by barbed-wire entanglements within
thirty yards of an enemy machine-gun nest,
he took an automatic rifle from a dead
gunner near him and, firing as he advanced,
charged through the wire. He fell twice,
but reached the enemy position after his
ammunition was exhausted, swinging the
rifle above his head as a club upon the
enemy defenders. When the platoon
reached the enemy Private Depue was
found lying mortally wounded among four
enemy dead.

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DEVLIN, Bert W. Pm.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont, France, October
6, 1018. He demonstrated the highest
demree of courage by offering his services
and bringing the wounded to a place of
safety from a region which was under
constant shell and machine-gun fire.

DIETRICH. Carl latLt.

U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service. Through-
out the operations of the 4th Brigade
Muines at Soissons, St. Mihiel, Champagne
and the Argonne, he was indefatigable in
his attention to duty. He was frequently
sent on important missions in the trans-
mission of orders, establishing liaison and
location of elements of the command,
under extremely difficult and dan^^erous
drcumstanoes. Days and nights without
sleep he has always proved himself reliable,
efficient and of great value and assistance.

DILLON, John E Pvi.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Beaumont, France, Novem-
ber 10, 1018. He was painfully wounded
in the foot by a bursting shell which killed
or wounded all the members of his gun crew,
but as soon as he had obtained firs&«id
treatment he immediately returned to his
comrades and worked all night under heavy
shell fire carrying wounded to the dressing
station.

DOCKX. F. J., (Deceased) Corp,

U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 6, 1018, he gave the
supreme proof of tihiat extraordinary hero-
ism whicn will serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops.

DONAGHUE, Robert H Sgt.

U. S. M. C. Northwest of Chateau-
Thierry, France, in the Bois de Belleau,
June 8, 1018, he led his platoon against
violent fire to destroy a machine-g\m
position, killed or wounded eight Germans
himself, and did not cease firing until
overcome from loss of blood from his own
injuries.

DOODY, John Corp.

U. 8. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Yieny, France, July 10,
1018. He displayed exceptional bravery
in charging three machine guns with the
aid of a small detachment of his comrades,
killing the crews and capturing the guns,
which were imimediately turned on the
Germans, thereby opening the line for the
advance of his company which had been
held up by the enemy's fire.

DOUGHERTY, NeU F. IstU.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Bayonville, France, Novem-
ber 2, 1018. Displaying conspicuous
leadership, he led his i>latoon against an
enemy battery while it was in action.
Through his skillful manoeuvering, 42
prisoners, 10 pieces of artilleiy and 5
machine guns were captured.

DUNBECK, Charley Capt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
4, 1018. Although wounded in the head
and in a position exposed to intense
machine-gun and artillery fire, he refused
to be evacuated until he had personally
given instructions to the second in command
for carrying on the advance.

DUNCAN, D. F., (Deceased) Capt,

U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 6, 1018, he gave tiie
supreme proof of that extraordinary
heroism which will serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops.

DUNLAP, Robert H Col.

U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service. As
Regimental Commander of the 17th Field
Artillery, during the Argonne-Meuse Cam-
paign, he displasred great ability as a leader
and commander of men, and the success
of his regiment was in no small measure
due to his untiring energy and push, and
to the offensive spirit which he displayed
on many occasions.

DUNLAVY, H. D.. (Deceased) Ptt.

U. S. M. C. He showed conspicuous
courage in capturing a machine gun un-
assisted during the street fighting in
Bouresche, France, on the night of June
6, 1018. He was killed in the repulse of
the enemy on the night of June 7, 1018.

EDDY, William A 2ndLt.

U. S. M. C. Near Torcy, France, on the
ni^ht of June 4, 1018, while leader of a
raiding patrol, he displayed great courage
and devotion to duty by fearlessly entering
dangerous areas and obtaining valuable
information.

ELLIS, Earl H Ll.Col,

U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service. As
Adjutant, 4th Brigade Marines, he dis-
played utter disregard of personal hardship
and danger, energetic application and an
unfailing devotion to the duties of his office.
He has ever shown himself ready for any
emergency, even when he had been without
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time. His keen analytical mind, quick
srasp of intricate problems, resouroef alneas,
decision and readiness to take prompt
action on important questions arising
during the temporary absence of the
Brigade Commander within the Brigade,
have contributed largelv to the success of
the Brigade, rendered his services invalu-
able and won for him the high esteem and
complete confidence of the Brigade Com-
mander.

ENGEL, William F .8gl,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, F^nce,
October 4, 1918. After locating a machine-
gun nest, he destroyed one of the guns and
returned to our Imes with valuable in-
formation concerning the location of the
machine-gun nest.

EVANS, Frank E U Col,

U. S. M. C. For exceptionallsr meri-
torious and distinguishcSd service as
Adjutant, dth Regiment Marines. During
the trsring events of the early part of June,
1018, while in action against tne enemy at
Belleau Woods, he carried the administra-
tive burdens of his regiment with great
efficiency. His untiring efforts, constant
diligence, and intelligent transmission of
orders from the Brigade Commander
during a number of days when his Regi-
mental Commander was in an advanced
headquarters and not always in communi-
cation, contributed in no small degree to
the successful part plasred by the 6th
Regiment in the operations against the
enemy from the 1st to the 16th of June,
1918. ^

FAGA, William H Corp.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Ardennes, France, Novem-
ber 1, 1918. Just as he was to be evacu-
ated to the rear because of severe wounds,
he saw that his platoon was without a
commander, both leaders having become
casualties. Returning to the lines, he
assumed command for the remainder of the
attack, successfully accomplishing his
mission.

FARRANT, O. C, (Deceased) iS^.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action on Tigny, France, July 19, 1918.
He led his section with remarkable coolness
and courage in the advance under heavy
fire of machine guns and artillery. He
was severely wounded but continued to
advance, thereby setting such an inspiring
example to the men of his section that they
routed the enemy.

FAY. John H Capt.

U. S. M. C. At Chateau-Thierry,
France, on June 6, 1918, he displayed

extraordinary heroism in the disposition of
his machine guns under particularly diffi-
cult conditions. Opposed by superior
forces, his utter indifference to personal
danger furnished an example which in-
spired his men to success.

FEIGLE. William M Sgt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Beaumont, France, Novem-
ber 10, 1918. While an ammunition train
was passing through a town, one of the
truclos was struck by a shell and set on fire.
The biasing truck was abandoned and,
knowing that it soon would explode and
kill all those in the vicinity. Sergeant
Feigle jumped on the truck ana drove it to
the outskirts of the town, thereby saving
the lives of at least 85 people.

FERGUSON, William J Corp.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Villemontry, I>Vanoe,
November 10, 1918. Corporal Ferguson
and a companion wedt out ahead of the line
and silenced a machine gun which tlureat-
ened to hold up the advance of his company.

FISCHER, R. McG., (Deceased). . . .Corp,
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the
supreme proof of that extraordinary
heroism which will serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops.

FLEITZ, Morris F Pvt.

U. S. M. C. He showed extraordinary
heroism and faithfulness in the face of
great danger, remaining on arduous duty
witiiout rest for two days, under constant
fire, to supply his battalion with rations
and ammunition on June 9-10, 1918, and in
the attack on Bois de Belleau, fVance, he
made two trips with ammunition in broad
daylight and in plain view of the enemy
and carried ammunition across the fiidd
under heavy shell fire.

FLETCHER, Harry B Corp.

U. S. M. C. After being severely wound-
ed in the capture of Bouresche, France,
June 6, 1918, he refused to go to the rear
for treatment, but remained at his post and
urged on his men to renewed efforts.

FLOCKEN, John B Pvt,

U. S. M. C. In the capture of Boures-
che, France, June 6, 1918, he was twice
hit in the leg, but he dragged his automatic
rifle two hundred jrards forward and
opened fire on an enemy machine gun, and
Buenoed it.

FLYNN, F. J., (Deceased) Gun. Sgt.

U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-
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supreme proof of that extraordinary
heroiam which will serve as an example of
hitherto untried troops.

FOWLER, Edward C 2ndLt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont, France, October
2-3, 1918. On October 2nd, he led his
men into an advance trench and cleared
it of ihe enemy without a casualty. That
night, he went out alone and killed the
crew of a machine-gun nest with bombs.
During the attack on Blanc Mont the
following morning, he led his men, captur-
ing about 80 prisoners and 15 macnine-
Sins. After consolidating his position on
lane Mont, he went out alone and while
exposed to artillery fire, sniped the crew of
a machine-gun nest.

FOX, Daniel R 8gt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. EJtienne. France, October
4, 1918. He volunteered and carried an
important message across a heavily shelled
area, returning through a barrage to rqx>rt
the result of his mission. Later, after
being wounded, he remained on duty for
f our nours, caning messages across a field
swept by machine-gun fire.

FOX, Wade E Pvt,

U. S. M C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
4, 1918. Under constant shell and
machine-gun fire for three days, he per-
formed his duties as runner with excep-
tional courage and rf^wng establishing
efficient service between company and
battalion headquarters.

FRANK. George P Sgt,

U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau,
France, on June 8, 1918, he showed ex-
ceptioniEil bravery and coolness in leading
his platoon against superior numbers of the
enemy strongly fortined in a machine-gun
nest, which he captured and held.

FRAZIER. W. D.. (Deceased) 2ndlA.

U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-
Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918, he gave
the supreme proof of that extraordinary
heroism which wiU serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops.

FRYE, John G Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France,
October 4, 1918. Private Frye. a platoon
runner, fearlessly exposed himself in
carrying important messages through a
heavy enemy barrage.

FULLER, E. C. (Deceased) Cap*.

U. S. M. C. While fearlessly exposing
himself in an artillery barrage for the
purpose of getting his men into a position
of security in the attack on Bois de Belleau,
on June 12, 1918, he was killed and thereby
gave his life in an e£Fort to protect his men.

FUNK, Peter Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
4, 1918. Private Funk, together with his
corporal, advanced under heavy artillery
and machine-gun fire to a forwara position,
where Private Funk operated the machine
gun, doing great damage to the enemy.
These two remained with their gun in a
far^advanced position alone until their
ammunition was exhausted.

FURR, Walter E Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near '^eriy, France, June 19,
1918. Unaided, Private Furr crept for-
ward in advance of his line, searched an
underground tunnel, captiired five Germans
and brought them back through heavy
machine-gun and shell fire.

FURY. William H Sfft,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Chateau-Thierry, France,
Jime 10, 1918. He remained in a building
subjected to heavy shell fire and mustard
gas and made coffee for wounded men until
the building was almost entirely demolished
by the enemy shell fire.

GALLIFORD, Walter T Cap«.

U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service. He
served as Intelligence Officer of the Fourth
Marine Brigade in the operations of the
Brigade on the Champagne and the
Argonne-Meuse fronts. During the im-
portant phases of the attack north of the
Argonne, November 1-11, 1918, when it
was impeurative that accurate and first-hand
information be obtained, he voluntarily
visited the front line and returned with
valuable information which successfully
influenced subsequent operations.

GEER, Prentice S Corp,

U. S. M. C. In CSiateau-Thierry,
France, on June 6, 1918, having become
isolated when the enemy counter-attacked
his group, he courageously charged with a
bayonet and, with the assistance of his
comrades, captured a machine-gun crew
and repulsed the attack at that point.

GEIGER, Frank F Sgt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action in the Forest of Argonne. France,

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Norember 1, 1018. He displayed great
ooolneas and courage in leading lus section
against machine-gun positions. He was
later severly wounded while rushing a
machine-gun nest unaided.

GEIGER, Roy 8 Capt.

U. S. M. C. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as Commanding
Officer of Airplime Squadron No. 2, in
which capacity he trained and led this
Squadron on bombing raids against the
enemy.

GIBBONS, J. J., (Deceased) Sgt.

U.S. M.C. Killed in action at Belleau
Woods, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the
supreme proof of that extraordinary
heroism which will serve as an example to
hitiierto untried troops.

GIBSON, Charles S Pvt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Bayonville. France, November
1, 1918. He volunteered and went forward
to reconnoiter a ravine which was infested
with hostile machine-gun and artillery
positions, returning with several prisoners.

GIBSON, Raymond Carp,

U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau, on
June 8, 1918, he handled alone a Chauchat
rifle with such accuracy in the face of an
extremely heavy fire that his platoon was
enabled to move against the enemy
machine-gun platoon.

GILBERT, LesUe T Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont, France, October
4, 1918. He volunteered to rescue a
comrade from a most violent barrage.
Although severely wounded while per-
forming this courageous deed, he continued
until his task was accomplished.

GLENDINNING, Henry P 2ndlA,

U. S. M. C. On October 3 and 4,
in the Blanc Mont region, showed fine
qualities of command as well as remarkable
valor and an absolute disregard of danger.
He directed the advance of his men and
personally saw to it that the wounded were
promptly evacuated.

GLUCESMAN, Samuel Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinaiy heroism
in action at Blanc Mont, France, October 3,
1918. After capturing a prisoner. Private
Glucksman forced his captive to lead him
to a dugout containing twenty of the
enemy, whom he also captured. Later
after being wounded he returned to the
front line after securing first-aid treatment
and continued in action until his wound
forced him to be evacuated.

GODBEY. Arnold D Corp.

U. S. M. C. At Chateau-Thierry,
France. On June 6, 1918, he volunteered to
rescue wounded men from a field swept by
machine-gun fire and snipers. Upon
gaining permission to perform this duty he
bravelv continued the hakardous work,
with the aid of otiier volimteers, until all
had been rescued.

GRANT, John, (Deceased) Ist Sgt,

U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the
supreme proof of that extraordinary
heroism which will serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops.

GRIFFIN, W. L., (Deceased) Corp.

U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the
supreme proof of that extraordinary hero-
ism which will serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops.

GROFF, John Oun. Sot,

U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau,
France, on June 6. 1918, while out with a
patrol to obtain information essential to his
commander, he was attacked by a German

Eatrol of superior numbers. With six men
e attacked the enemy, inflicted heavy
losses upon them, and drove them back into
the German Unes.

GUILLION, Otto Sift.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Bayonville, France, Novem-
ber 1, 1918. Exposing himself to enemy
fire, he advanced ahead of his platoon into
a ravine and captured, single-handed, a
German officer and four men.

GUSTAFSON. John A 2ndLt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Chateau-Thierry, France,
Jime 23, 1918. During an advance by his
company, he, then sergeant, directed a
cha^e on an enemy machine gun emplace-
ment, destroying 4 guns and taking 28
prisoners. Later in the attack he alone
charged a machine-gun nest, killing one
gunner, wounding another, and causing
the remaining three to surrender.

HAEFLIGER. Fred Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
3, 1918. When our advanced infantry was
forced to withdraw. Private Haemger's
machine-gun crew refused to withdraw, but
calmly set up their machine-gun. The
gun was upset oy a bursting hand ^^renade.
which also wounded Private Haefliger and
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their injuriea, ihey immediately reset the
gun and opened fire on the advancing
Germans when twenty feet distant, causing
the Germans to breiuc and retreat in dis-
order.

HAMILTON. George W. Cap«.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near the Bois de Belleau, Chateau-
Thierry, France. June 6. 1018. He di»-
played the highest type of courage and
leadership when on the first day of the
Chateau-Thierry battle his command was
under decimating fire of machine guns from
the front and both flanks. AU of his
offices but one and most of his non-com-
missioned officers having been killed or
wounded, he passed up and down his front
line and. by nis persona] bravery, inspired
his men to valiant and sucoesstul combat
under especially difficult conditions.

HANEY, John Prt.

U. S. M. C. Fat extraordinary heroism
in action near Beaumont, France, Novem-
ber 10, 1918. He displayed exceptional
courage in voluntarily advancing on and
destroying machine guns which were firing
directly on his company.

HANSEN, WUUam, (Deceased) Corp,

U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 6, 1018, he gave the
supreme i>roof of that extraordinary
heroism which will serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops.

HANSON,R. W. Corp,

U. S. M. C. For heroic conduct in res-
cuing his comrade. Private William A.
Weaver, U. S. M. C, from a position ex-
posed to heavy machine gun and artillery
fire. Private Weaver had been seriously
wounded at Soissons on the morning of
July 19th, 1018, when at the risk of their
own lives Corporal Hanson and Earl S.
Grauer, ex-Pharmacist's Mate, U. S. M.,
went out in front of our own lines close to
the lines of the enemy and stepped the
flow of blood from the wounds of Private
Weaver, and after binding his wounded
leg, carried him to a position of shelter
from the fire of the enemy, thereby saving
his life.

HARDIMAN. Michael J Pvt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
4, 1918. During the offensive operations
at Blanc Mont ne volunteered and went
into No Man's Land, under intense
machine-gun fire, and brought in a wounded

HART. Jack 8 IttLt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Thiaucourt, France, Septem-
ber 15, 1018. Acting as company com-
mander. Lieutenant Hart advanced with
the first wave of infantry to locate favorable
positions for his guns. He discovered an
enemv machine gun which he alone
attacked, and though severely wounded,
succeeded in capturing the gun and taking
the crew prisoners.

HAWS, Edward H Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont, France, October
2-0, 1918. Throughout eight davs of
fighting. Private Haws fearlessly and tire-
lessly carried messages between his com-
pany and battalion headquarters, through
heavy machine-gun and artillery fire.

HECKMAN, Jaoob H 2ndLU

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action in the Bois de Belleau, FVanoe.
June 25, 1918. With the assistance of
three sergeants, he started out to destroy
the final stand of the enemy in the Bois de
Belleau, an impregnable position, where
enemy guns were concealed by rooks and
heavv shrubbery. Armed with only a
pistol, he rushed the nest, which was
offering the most violent resistance, and
captured one officer and ninety men. Each
of his men destroyed a nest and captured
two of the enemy at each position. After
effecting the complete reduction of the last
element, he marched his prisoners in under
a severe and harassing fire of the retreating

HEWITT, C. U., (Deceased) Corp.

U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the
simreme proof of the extraordinary neroism
whidi will serve as an example to hitherto
untried troops.

HIGGINSON, W. P., (Deceased) ..IttSgt.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the
supreme proof of that extraordinary hero-
ism which will serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops.

HILL. Fred W Corp.

U. S. M. C. Regardless of i)er8onal
danger, he showed conspicuous bravery in
carrying ammunition from the dump into
the fighting line in the face of heavy
machine-gun and rifle fire in the Bois de
Belleau, on June 8, 1918. Learning of the
need of hand grenades, he carried them
forward without waiting for orders.

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HILLER. Walter 8 Corp.

U. 8. M. C. For extraordinary heroum
in action near Belle Font Farm, France,
November 10, 1018. Under direct fire
from seven enemy machine ^ns, he led a
detachment across the River Mease and
destroyed a machine-gun nest which
occupied a dominating position one thoua-
and yards in advance of his company.

HIRST, Samuel C Pvt,

U. S. M. C. For extnuHrdinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont, France, October
6, 1018. Together with another soldier
Fnvate Hirst, successfully completed the
capture of a machine ipin, destroying it and
killing two of the crew. Fighting his way
back to his own lines, he furnished valuable
information concerning enemy machine-
gun emplacements.

HOFFMAN. Leonard L Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont, France, October
6, 1018. He showed exceptional courage
in volunteering and carrying an important
message through a heavy machme-gun
barrage after another soldier met death in
attempting to do so.

HOLCOMB, Thomas Lt.Col.

U. S. M. C. During all the above
services Lieutenant Colonel Holcomb per-
formed all of his duty in a most commend-
able manner, proved himself a brave,
active, resourceful officer bv his sealous
and intelligent attention to duty as well as
personal courage and fearlessness in the
xaoe of the enemy. He was awarded by
the French Government a Croix de Guerre
with palms and the Cross of Chevalier of
the Legion of Honor. As a mark of my
api>reoiation of his services during the
period I have recommended him for
American Decorations.

HOPE, Edward G IstlA.

U. 8. M. C. At Chateau-Thierry,
France, on June 6, 1018, he displayed
coolness and courage in directing his platoon
in attack, during which he was badl^
wounded, but refused assistance until
wounded men near him had been treated.

HOPTA, J. L., (Deceased) Corp.

U. 8. M. C. For extraordinary herdsm
in action near Vieriy, France, July 18, 1018.
He captured an enemy machine gun and its
crew single-handed under a heavy con-
centrated machine-gun fire.

HOUCHINS. L. C, (Deceased) Corp.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Thiaucourt, France, Septem-
ber 16, 1018. During an enemy counter-

attack. Corpora] Houohins. voluntarily left
a sheltered position and, in entire disregard
for his own safety, set up his gun in the
open on the advancing enemy. He broke
up the counter attack within one hundred
yards of our line.

HUFFSTATER, L. D., (Deceased)... .Pv<.
U. 8. M. C. In the engagement that
resulted in the capture of Bouresche on
June 18. 1018. he carried wounded men
across a field swept by artillery and machine-
gun fire.

HUFSTEDLER. Erie C Prt.

U. 8. M. C. After being severely
wounded in the occupation of Bouresche,
France, on June 6, 1018. he refused to go to
the rear. He remained and assisted with
the wounded, din>laying great self-sacrifice
and devotion to duty.

HUGHES, George D Corp.

U. 8. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France. October
4. 1018. He conducted a patrol to the
front, located machine-gun nests, and
gained contact with the enemy under very
severe artillery and machine-gun fire, and
set an exanmle of calmness and courage
under these hasardous conditions.

HUGHES, John A U.Col.

U. 8. M. C. For exceptionally meritori-
ous and distinguished service as Battalion
Commander, 1st Battalion, 6th Regiment
Marines. In the operations of his battalion
at Belleau Woods from the 10th to the 13th
of June, 1018. he showed himself a gallant,
courageous and determined commander of
men. Inflicting severe losses on the enemy,
capturing many prisoners, twenty machine
guns, six minnenwerfers and other booty,
the brilliant success of this battalion was
in a great measure due to his coolness in all
crises, unfailing good humor and accurate
judgment. He led his men superbly under
most trying conditions against the most
distinguished elements of the German
Army, administering to those organiaations
their first defeat.

HULBERT, H. L.. (Deceased) . . . Maj. Oen.
U. 8. ,M. C. At Chateau-Thierry,
France. June 6. 1018. he displayed extra-
ordinary heroism during attack on the
enemv's lines, during which time he con-
stants^ exposed himself to the enemy's fire
without regard for personal danger, thereby
assuring the delivery of supplies.

HUMPHREYS. A. E.. Jr lat Lt.

U. 8. M. C. For distinguished and
heroic service as an aviator in an aeroplane
engaged in active operations co-operating

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with the Allied Armiea on the Belnan Front
during September, October and November,
1918, bombing enemy bases, ammunition
dunms, railroad junctions, etc. Attached
to Northern Bombing Group.

HUNT, Leroy P Cop*.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, france on
October 3^. 1918, After six hours of
severe fighting, Captain Hunt and his men
succeeded in reducing a large section of
trenches and machine-gun nests and
captured 300 prisoners. On October 4.
near St. Etienne, he constantly exposed
himself to enemy fire while leading his
men toward their objective. His gallant
conduct gave his men confidence to com-
pletely route superior forces concentrating
for a coimter-attack.

HUNTER, D. A.. (Deceased) Ist Sot,

U. S. M. C. During the attack at
Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918,
he fearlessly exposed himself and encour-
aged all men near him, although he himself
was wounded three times. He subse-
quently died of wounds.

HURLEY. Paul T Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Vieriy, France, July 19,
1918. He displayed exceptional bravery
in charging three machine guns with the
aid of a small detachment of his comrades,
kUling the crews and capturing the guns,
which were immediately turned on the
Germans, thereby opening the line for the
advance of his company, which had been
held up by the enemy's &re.

HU8TED. C. S.. (Deceased) Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont, France, October
5j 1918. Displayed great courage and
disregard for his own safety, he volunteered
to carry an important message through a
heavy machine-gun barrage, losing his
life in attempting to carry out his mission.

INGALLS, John J Corp.

U. S. M. C. Wounded in the assault on
machine-gun positions, in the Bois de
Belleau, France, June 6, 1918, he refused
to be evacuated, but assisted in the evacua-
tion of the wounded, thereby displaying
great qualities of self-sacrifice and devotion
todu^.

INMAN. Leon W Sot.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont, France, October
4, 1918. He led his platoon in attack,
setting an example by keeping several
yards in advance of the men. He also
assisted in dressing the wounds of members

of his platoon under machine-gun and
artillery fire. After being wounded, he
remained with his platoon until ordered to
leave by the medical officer.

ISRAEL. Frederick 2ndLt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
4, 1918. Lieutenant Israel twice volun-
teered and carried messages to the front
line along a road swept by machine-gun and
shell fire.

JOHNSON, Gillis A 2ndlA.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
4, 1918. He volimteered and led an attack
upon enemy machine-gun positions under
intense machine-gun and artillery burage,
and although severely wounded in the leg
succeeded in cleaning out several machine-
gun nests, capturing guns and number of
prisoners.

JOHNSTON, Scott M.. (Deceased)

2ndLt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Vieriy, France, July 19. 1918.
With a small detachment^ Lieut. Johnston
dutfged a machine gun which was inflicting
severe losses on the American lines.
Although seriously woimded, he stayed
with his men until ordered to a dressing
station by his company commander.

JONES, Harold A 2ndLt.

U. S. M. C. For distinguished and heroic
service as an aviator in an aeroplane
engsged in active operations co-operating
with the Allied Armies on the Belgian
Front during September, October and
November, 1918, Dombing enemy bases,
aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition
dumps, railroad junctions, etc. Attached
to Northern Bombing Group.

JORDAN, Jack Carp.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
4, 1918. After all the other membws of
their crews had become casualties. Corporal
Jordan and another soldier advanced with
their gun through heavv artillery and
machine-gun fire to an advanced position
and put up their gun in action in support
of Infantry. They remained in this
poation after the Infantry had retired and
unlil their ammunition was exhausted.

JORDAN, Richard O Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action at Blanc Mont, France, October
3, 1918. When the advance of their
company was held up by enfilading fire
from a hostile machine-gun nest. Private

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Jordan, with 3 other soldiers, volunteered
and made an attack on the nest with
bombs and rifles killing 3 members of the
crew and capturing 25 others together with
8 machine guns.

JUSTESEN. William A Ptt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Vieray, France, July 19, 1918.
He displayed exceptional bravery in charg-
ing three machine guns with the aid of a
smEhll detachment of his comrades, killing
the crews and capturing the guns, which
were immediately turned on the Germans,
thereby opening a line for the advance of
his company, which had been held up by
the enemy's fixe.

KANE, Tony W Sgt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Beaumont, France, Novem-
ber 10, 1918. He reconnoitered the
position of enemy machine-guns which
were holding up the advance of his company
across the Meuse. After he had located
them, he alone silenced the fire of two guns,
thus making possible the continuance of
his company's advance.

KAULSKY. Frank Ptft,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France,
October 4, 1918. Private Kaulsky volun-
teered to rescue a woimded comrade from
a violent barrage, and, although he was
wounded, he successfully accomplished his
mission.

EELLEE. Theodore 8al,

V. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Barricourt, France, Novem-
ber 1-2, 1918. Working through three
desperate counterattacks of the enemy,
Sergeant Keller established liaison with
the adjacent division, maintaining contact
with his flanks at all times, despite the
hasards under which he worked.

KELLY, Francis J IstlA.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, on
October 4, 1918. After all other officers of
his company had become casualties, Lieut.
Kelly took command, and while able to
retire to a stronger position, yet he ordered
an advance against greatly superior
numbers, breaking the enemy's attack and
taking many prisoners.

KEYSER, Ralph S Maj.

U. S. M. C. While attached to the
Fifth Marines, Major Keyser particii>ated
in the battles of the Chateau-Thierry

Sector, June 10th to July 10th; in the
oounter^thrust southwest of Soissons,
July 18th to 19th; and as member of the
General Staff of the Second Division he
participated in the occupation of the
Marbache Sector (just north of Nancy)
August 12th-16th; the St. Mihiel salient
September 2-16th; the battle of Blanc Mont
Ridge, October 1st to 10th, and the battle
of the Meuse-Argonne, November 1-1 1th;
the march to the Rhine; the occupation of
the Coblens Bridge Head, and return of the
Second Division to the United States. In
all these operations. Major Keyser directed
the workings of his important department
very efficiently, and with marked success.
The services rendered by this officer were
conspicuous; highly meritorious, and in
duty of great responsibility.

KIDDER, H. P.. (Deceased) 2ndLt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont, France.
October 2-3, 1918. On the morning of
October 2, he led a small patrol into enemy
trenches and captured two strong machine-
gun positions which were menacing his
company. On October 3rd, he, with his
platoon, attacked and captured four
machine^^un nests and many prisoners,
after which he went to the aid of two of his
wounded men. While attempting to
better his position in the face of heavy
machine-gim and artillery fire he was
killed.

KNESS, Karl F Pvl,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne. France, October
4, 1918. He volunteered and assisted a
wounded comrade to get to the rear, going
through an area swept by terrific macnine-
gun and artillery fire for a distance of more
than a kilometer. He carried the wounded
man the greater part of the distance.

KORMAN. Frank A Ptl.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
4-6, 1918. When volunteers were called
for to rescue another member of his com-
pany who was severely wounded, he
responded and in plain view of the enemy
carried his woimded comrade to shelter
through heavy machine-gun fire.

KRUEZMAN, William A Pvt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Bayonville, France, Novem-
ber 1, 1918. He volunteered and went
forward to reconnoiter a ravine which was
infested with hostile machine guns, return-
ing with several prisoners.

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EUKOSEI, John Pvt,

U. S. M. C. At Chateau-Thierry.
France, On June 6, 1918, alone he oharged
a machine gun and with the utmost bravery
captured it and its crew, including one
officer.

LANE. Herschel V \ Pvt,

V. 8. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Viersy, France, July 20, 1918.
He volunteered and successfully carried
messages from \^eriy to the front line near
Tigny, through heavy artillery and machine-
gun ore, after two others had been detailed
for the duty and failed to get through.

LARSEN. Henry L Maj.

U. S. M. C. For ezoeptionallsr meri-
torious and distinguished service as
BattaUon Commander, 3rd Battalion, 6th
Regiment Marines. On October 4. 1918,

hisl>attalion was leading in the attack made
by the 5th Marines, while operating with
the 4th French. Army, east of Rheims. The

French troops on hisleft not being advanced
and the Brigade on his right being some-
what in rear of the advance, his battalion
had both flanks exposed. In spite of this,
his coolness and personal bravery enabled
him to hold on to the ground gained. The
Germans repeatedly counter-attacked, in
one instance directly from his left rear, and
his position throughout the whole day was
unoer a most severe artillery and machine-
gun fire. He constantly visited the most
exposed parts of his lines and encouraged
his men by his inspiring example.

LAUGHLIN. George McC UtiA.

U. S. M. C. For distinguished and heroio
service as an aviator in an aeroplane en-
gaged in active operations oo-opwating
with the Allied Armies on the Belgian
Front during September, October and
November, 1918, combing enemy bases,
aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition
dumps, railroad junctions, etc. Attadxed
to Northern Bombing Group.

LAY, Harry R Id. Col

U. S. M. C. At Vieray, France. July
18, 1918, Lieutenant Colonel Lay. attached
to the staff of the 4th Brigade, pressed
forward and was with the foremost waves
in the capture of the town. He was
zealous, cool and courageous, and was an
inspiration to the men. Colonel Lay with
six men detached from their companies,
rounded up and took to the rear eight
hundred German prisonov. He then
returned and gave himself to forwarding
the success of the attack without any
rM:ard to his personal safety. It is con-
sidered that he displayed extraordinary
heroism above and beyond the call of duty.

LEE. Will H Corp.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in . action near Blanc Mont, France.
October 4, 1918. During an advance of
his company he volunteered to carry a
wounded comrade to a place of safety
through hostile machine-gun fire. He later
brought a wounded soldier from No Man's
Land through a heavy machine-gun and
artillery barrage.

LEGENDRE, James H 2ndLt,

U. S. M. C. He displayed exceptional
bravery in organising and leading a party
of volunteers through heavy machine-gun
fire, for the purpose of securing two
wounded men on the Lucy-Toroy Roads,
June 6, 1918.

LEITNER, Aloysus Pvl.

U. 8. M. C. On June 12, 1918, in the
attack on Bois de Belleau, France, although
seriously wounded^ he displayed extra-
ordinary heroism in assisting to capture
three officers and one hundred sixty-nine
men of the enemy forces, after which he
continued forward and aided in taking six
more prisoners, who were operating a
machine gun. The wounds received while
performing these valiant deeds have since
iwoved fatal.

LIENHARD, Jacob 2ndlA,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, on
October 4, 1918. He led his men in an
attack on a strongly held enemy position
through heavy machine-gun and shell fire,
and although severely wounded, continued
to lead and encourage his men.

LINDGREN, Edward E 2ndLt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
4, 1918. During an attack on a strong
enemy position, under terrific machine-gun
and artillery fire, he led his platoon to the
support of the platoon operating on his left,
rallying men m>m anouier company, who
haa become separated from their organisa-
tions, to his support. Although severely
wounded, he remained in action until the
position was consolidated.

LINDSEY. Clinton S Pvt.

U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau,
France, on June 6, 1918. he diq;>layed
Commendable gallantry when he volun-
tarily sought permission to leave shelter
and, at great exposure to himself rescued a
helpless wounded officer from an open field.

LOCEE, K. W., (Deceased) Corp.

U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the

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mxpreme proof of that extraordinary
heroism which will aerve aa an example to
hitherto untried troops.

LONG, Charles Q Brig. Qen.

U. 8. M. C. For exceptionally meritori-
ous service in a duty of g^reat responsibility
as assistant to the Major General Com-
manding, and as Officer-in-Charge of the
OTganisation and distribution of the
personnel of the Marine Corps, both for
duty with the Navy and with the American
Expeditionary Force in France.

LOOMTS, Casey V. Corp,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Thiaucourt, France, Septem-
ber 16, 1918. During an enemy counter-
attack he voluntarily left sheltered posi-
tion and, in entire disregard for his own
safety set up his gun in the open under
heavy enemy fire. By securing enfilading
fire on the advancing enemy he broke up
the counter-attack within one hundred
yards of our line.

LOTSPIECH. Orr V. PH,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Viersy, France, July 19,
1918. While passixig through an unusual
barrage of artillery fire and machine-guns,
he had his leg broken by a bullet. Un-
daunted, he dragged himself to the post of
command and reported to his company
commander that his mission had oeen
completed, thus saving the dispatch of
another runner.

LOWE, William 2ndLU

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action east of Cunel, Verdun sector,
France, October 7, 1918. While staking
the advance lines of the 80th Division he
was suddenly attacked by a formation of
eight enemy machines (Fokker type), which
dived out of a nearby cloud bank. Al-
though ^eatly outnumbered he succeeded
in shooting down one out of control and
disabled a second so that it was forced to
land. Later, on the same mission, he was
again attacked by a patrol of five enemy
scout machines, and in a running fight he
drove these off and successfully completed
his mission.

LUKINS. F. T.. (Deceased) Sot,

U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the
supreme proof of that extraordinary hero-
ism which will serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops.

LULOFF, Zalme Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont, Fhmce,

October 4, 1918. Disregarding hb personal
safety. Private LiUoff showed marked
bravery by carrying messages through
heav^ machine-gun fire, and after his
cai)tain was wounded he rendered valuable
assistance in establishing and mainfAining
liaison between the platoons of his company.

LYNG, Arthur E Chtn. Sgt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, Octobw
4, 1918. While engaged in scouting he
discovered the enemy forming a surprise
attack against an unprotected portion of
his lines. He quickly organised a sufiicient
force to destroy the enemy's plans and
accomplished the capture of ten of the
raiding party and six machine guns.

LY8TER, Wayne G Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
4-5, 1918. He, as a runner, displayed
exceptional courage in volunteering to
carry important messages over terrain
constantly swept by machine-gun and
shell fire.

MACKIE, Elton E Pwt.

For extraordinary heroism in action near
Blanc Mont, France, October 4, 1918. As
a runner he carried messages over territory
which was subject to constant shell fire,
exhibiting singular courage and devotion
to duty.

MADSEN, E. T., (Deceased) IstSgt.

U. 8. M. C. Killed in action at CSiateau-
Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918, he gave
the supreme proof of that extraordinary
heroism which will serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops.

MARKLEY, George. (Deceased). ..latSgt,
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Somme-Py, France, October
4, 1918. He volunteered to ascertain the
position of enemy machine guns enfilading
his company. iTnder heavy shell and
machine-gun fire he explored the enezny's
lines and secured valuable information.
Later, when his company was ordered to
attack, he preceded the line as scout and
was killed.

MARLOWE. Fred M Sgt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action at Moulin-St. Georges, France,
November 1, 1918. He had just taken
command of his platoon, owing to the
senior platoon swgeant having been
wounded, when the advancing hne was
held up by a concentration of enemy
machine-gun fire. Taking two other
soldiers with him, he rushed a German

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madune-sim omi and pot H out of Adioii.
lie capture of thia neat romprilwi tlia
a un e n der of the wmaming mariimr
gannen in the Tifdnilar. and the line vaa
to w^vmnee. Ei^ty pcieonen

ffi^^'hii

throosh thia bold (

MABSHALL. Ralph W. ftidXt.

U. & M. C. In the Boia de Befleao, on
Jane 6 and 8, 1918, he demoneCnted eon-
■ineaoaa Ltawnj and eoolneaa in fearieaaly
expomng; himarif to heavy fire from machine
sona. rilea and hand sroiadea in otder that
he n^^t pm e ui e accurate information
recaidins the muv em enta of the enemy.

MATHIA8.Jean PwL

U. 8. M. C. For eztnoniinary heroiam
in action in the Boia de Bellean, France,
Jane 11. 1918. After all the other memben
of hia sroop had been kUled at wounded by
fire from enony machine Kane, Private
Mathiaa ehaned the sun poation akme.
IdUinc three m the crew and captorins the
sun.

teme proof of that «ztraor£naiy hero>
wfakdi win

MATTHEWS. Hush UCd.

U. 8. M. C. While attadied to Head-
quartera. Second Diviaion. he partioDated
in the occiqiation of the Toolon-Tryon
Sectors, on the Heiff^ta of the Meuae,
betweoi Verdun and St. MihieU March 14
to May 15. 1918; and in the battlea in the
Chateau-Thierry Sector. June let to July
10th : aouthweat of SoiaKma. Juhr 18-19th;
the oocimation of the Maibacne Sector,
just north of Nancy. Aus 7th to 16th; the
battie of St. Mihid. September 12tfa to 16th:
the battle of Blanc Mont Ridse. Oct. 1st
to 10th; and the battle of Meoae-Arsonne,
Nov. Ist to 11th; the mardi to the Rhine;
the occupation of the Coblena Brid«;e
Head: and the return of the Second
Division to the United States. Aa Assist-
ant Chief of Staff, in charge of the Depart-
ment of Administration, there came under
hia jurisdiction all matters pertaining to
the supply taui latuisportation of the troop^
discipline, health, etc., in short he luul
supervision over iJie work of the Adjutant,
Quartermaster, Commissary. Chodnance
Officer. Judge Advocate. Chief Surgeon|
Chief of Enidneers, Senior Chaplain, and
the Wdf are Organisationa.

MC COY. Charlee T Put,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
as a runner. Private McCoy demonstrated
the highest courage in carrying messages
over hasardous territory under constant
^ell and machine-gun fire.

MC COY, J. C, (Deceased) Cop*.

U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the

MC CULLOUGH. Thomaa L. S9L

U. 8. M. C ^6r estraordinaiy heroiam
as an oh a uii e i in the First Marine Aviation
Force at the F^ront in France. He par-
ticipated a ucc ess fu Hy in numerooa air raids
into enenur territoiy and on September 9,
1918, while ffyvm over Corteinarck. Bel-
, waa attacked by eisht enemy aoouta.

SRun. waa attadoed by eisht em
He ahot down one of the enemy
f oui^t off the others until hia m

fousht
and hi

. sun

he waa forced out of action.

MC GRAW. John K. IwlSgi,

U. 8. M. C. For estraordinaiy heroiam
in the line of hia profession. It appears
that on Octobo' 28, 1918. there had been
reeaved at the anodrome of Squadron C.
First Aviation Force in FVanoe. 1500 live
bomba in individual wooden eratea. An
aeroplane piloted bv Lieutenant Rafa>h
Talbot crashed into this pile of live bombs,
causht fire and waa completely burned.
The fire spread to the crates of bombs and
an explosion waa imminent. Sergeant
McGraw impressed the nearest men into
aovice and draoed the bumins crates <^
bombs off the pue while other men rolled
than in the mud until the fire was ex-
tinguished. Sergeant McGraw *s preseno*
of mind and courage undoubtedly nrevented
a serious explosion, which would unques-
tionably have resulted in the destruction
of the entire aerodrome and probable loss
of life as well, and it is believed that this
acti<»i should be apprc^Mriately recogni^^.

MC HENRY. John. Jr., (Deceased)

IttLL

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary devotion
to duty, traveling two nights in order to
take part in the action at Somme-Py.
France. October 3, 1918, after having been
released from a hospital, although offered
a detail that would have k^t lum out of
danger he insisted on taking his platoon
into the firing line. With disregard for
danger he was well in advance of the lead-
ing wave of his platoon when he waa
killed by enemy machine-gun fire.

MC ILVAIN, William M Maj.

U. S. M. C. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as Commanding
Officer of Airplane Squadron No. 2, in
which capacity he trained and led this
Squadron on bombing raids against the
enemy.

MC INTYRE, William PtL

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Viersy, France, July 19, 1918.
Private Mclntyre with three other soldiers

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captured a machine gun which was holding
up the 65th Company of Marines, killing
the entire crew. To aooompliah this
hasardoufl and daring work it was necessary
for them to expose themselves to the fire
of this gun.

MC KINNEY. Darel J Sgt.

U. 8. M. C. In the Bois de Bellean, on
June 6, 1918, although severely wounded
he refused to go to the rear for treatment.
Despite his wounds, he continued to lead
his platoon to the attack, inflicting great
losses upon the enemy.

MC LEOD, Herman L Pvt.

U. S. M. C. He was prominent in the
attack on enemv machine-gun positions in
the Bois de Befleau on June 6, 1918; was
foremost in his company at ell times and
acquitted himself with such distinction
that he was an example for the remainder
of his company.

MC NULTY. John \$tSot,

U. 8. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action between Blanc Mont and St.
Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Al-
though he was severely wounded during an
enem^ counter-attack, he voluntarily
remamed in the firing-line under heavy
artillersr and machine-gun fire, operating
a machine gun, the crew of which had all
been killed or wounded. By staying at his
post until the enemy was repulsed and he
was ordered to the rear by his commanding
officer, he furnished an inspiring example to
the other members of his company.

MELCHER, Edward J Corp.

U. 8. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Chateau-Thierry, France,
June 25. 1918. Wounded in the head and
thigh. Corporal Melcher nevertheless
continued valiantly to lead his group
through machine-gun and rifle fire to their
objective.

MESSINGER.EliasJ..

.Prt.

U. 8. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Viersy, France, July 19. 1918.
Private Messinger with three other
soldiers captured a machine gun which was
holding up the 55th Company of Marines,
killing the entire crew. To accomplish
this hasardous and daring work it was
necessary for them to expose themselves to
the fire of this gun.

MEYER, Albert Pti.

U. 8. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Thiaucourt, France, Septem-
ber 16, 1918. While on duty as a stretcher
bearer for his company he rushed into the
open to rescue another soldier threatened

with capture, in the face of a large force of
advancing Germans. He kiUed two of the
enemy and brought in the soldier to a place
of safety.

MILES. T. H., Jr.. (Deceased) 2ndU,

U. 8. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-
Thierry. France. June 6. 1918. he gave the
suiveme proof of that extraordinary hero-
ism which will serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops.

MILLER. Hugh 8 Ptt.

U. 8. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau.
France, on June 6, 1918, he captured two
of the enemy single handed. Although
ordered to the rear twice because of illness,
he returned to his command voluntarily
and continued to fight with it vigorously
throughout the advance.

MILLER. Thomas A. O Pvt,

U. 8. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont, France, October
4, 1918. He volunteered and carried a
message through terrific shell and machine-
gun fire. In the pearformance olf this
mission he suffered the loss of a leg from an
exploding shell.

MILLS, Bruce H Prt.

U. 8. M. C. For extraordinary honoism
in action at Blanc Mont, France, Oct^er
3, 1918. When the advance of their
company was held up by enfilading fire
from a hostile machine-gun nest, Pnvate
Mills, with three other soldiers, volun-
teered and made a flank attack on the nest
with bombs and rifles, killing three members
of the crew and capturing twenty-five
others together with three machine guns.

MINCEY. G. A.. (Deceased) Corp.

U. 8. M. C. Kill^ in action at Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 6. 1918, he gave the
supreme proof of that extraordinary hero-
ism which will serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops.

MINNIS. John A Cap<.

U. 8. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Mesy, France, July 15, 1918.
During the enemy drive, he fearlessly
reorganised a unit that had loet its officers
and held his position against an enemy
assault. A short time later he gallantly
led 15 men in a counter-attack under
heavy machine-gun fire. He repulsed the
enemy and captured 24 prisoners.

MONTAG, Bernard W Corp,

U. 8. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Viersy, France, July 19, 1918.
Corporal Montag and three coinrades.
Privates Mclntsrre, Messinger and Wood,
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up the company of marineB, killing the
entire orew. To aooompliah this hasardons
and darins work it was neoeaaary for them
to expose themselves to the fire of this sun.
Even though Corporal Montag and
Privates Molntyre and Messinger were
wounded during the advance, the party
continued forward and succeeded.

MONTAGUE, Robert L UtU.

U. S. M. C. For ezoeptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service. During
the advance in the battle of Meuse-
Argonne, November 1, 1918, this officer
organised a detachment of fifteen men and
entered the town of St. Georges from the
rear, imder heavy artillery and machine-
gun fire, capturing machine-gun nests,
tiiereby enabling his company to advance.

MOORE. William B 2ndLi.

U. S. M. C. On June 6, 1918, he volun-
teered and took a truck load of ammunition
and material into Bouresche. France, over
a road swept by artillery and machine-gun
fire, thereby relieving a critical situation.

MORAN, Patrick J Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Thiaucourt, France, Septem-
ber 15, 1918. Passing from one gun to
another, at all times exposing himself to
great danger, carrying ammunition and
encouraging his comrades, he showed great
devotion to duty. When his company
commander had become seriously wounded
he left his place of shelter and carried him
to a first-aid station.

MORELAND, Oscar E Corp.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont, France,
October 3^, 1918. Although he was
wounded, he refused to go to the rear, but
remained on duty throughout the two days'
action, during which time he distinguished
himself in grenade fighting at close range,
organising the flank of this company and
hwding it against three counter attacks,
and kOling or capturing all the members
of a hostile patrol.

MORSE, Edmond H Capt.

U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service in duties
of great responmbility as Embarkation
officer at the Port of Southampton, and
subsequently as Embarkation Officer at the
Port of Liverpool,England, in 1917 and 1918.
In both of these positions his performance
of duty was conspicuously able under condi-
tions of great difficult. By unsparing
application to the work, and by tact, sound
judgment and ability he secured and main-
tained the cordial co-operation of the

British Military and Naval authorities,
working jointly with him in the successful
accomplishment of this important task
of handling, without loss or mishap, some
three-fourths of a million American troops
through the United Kingdom to English
Channel ports, for further transfer to
France.

MOSELEY, Gaines Capt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
4, 1918. As commander of an assault
company, Capt. Moseley displayed ex-
ceptional courage in carrjdng Mb line
forward during a heavy artillery and
machine-gun barrage.

MULTER, Walton L. Pvt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
6, 1918. He voluntarily went forward for
a distance of eight hundred meters under
heavy shell fire and rescued a wounded
soldier who had been left there the night
before when the advance patrols had been
withdrawn.

MURRAY. Charles I latLt,

U. S. M. C. He dirolayed conspicuous
bravely and efficiency during the advance
upon Bouresche, France, on the night of
June 6, 1918. Having been shot throu^
both arms by machine-gun fire and being
no longer able to advance, he refused
assistance and walked to the rear alone.

MYERS, Demarr E Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Bayonville, Fiance, Novem-
ber 1, 1918. He volunteered and went
forward to reconnoiter a ravine which was
infested with hostile machine-gun and
artillery positions, returning with several

NAEGLE, Hans M Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Villemontry, France|.
November 10, 1918. Private Naegle and
a companion went out ahead of the line
and silenced a machine gun which threat-
ened to hold up the advance of his company.

NAGAZYNA. John J Oun. Sgt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action in the attack on Tigny, France,
July 19, 1918. During a critical time in
the assault against Tigny, when his com-
pany had suffered heavy losses, he set an
example of personal bravery and deter-
mination as to inspire his men to success.
At a time when it seemed impossible to
advance any further, his fearlessness in
moving up and down his lines to steady his

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men encouraged them to go forward against
heavy odds and take and hold their
objective.

NELSON. Robert L CajK.

U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritori-
ous and distinguished service as Aide-de-
Cami> to the Division Commander, 2nd
Division, in the operations at St. Mihiel,
Blanc Mont Rioge and the Meuse-
Aigonne. His service in that capacity
greatly contributed to the efficiency,
discipline and morale of the 2nd Division.

NOBLE. Alfred H IttU.

U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau,
France, June 6-8, 1918, he was conspicuous
for his jud^ent and personal courage in
hftnHling his company in attacks against
superior numbers in strongly fortified
machine-gun positions. His fortitude and
initiative enabled his command each time
to achieve sucoees.

NORMAN, H. C. (Deceased) 2nd Zrf.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
as a pilot in the First Marine Aviation
Force, at the front in France.

While on a bombing raid into enemy
territory, October 22. 1918, he became
separated from the other planes of his
formation, owing to heavy fog and while
so cut off was attacked by seven enemv
scout planes. In the engagement which
ensued he behaved with conspicuous
gallantly and intrepidity, continuing the
fight against overwnelimng odds until he
himself was killed and his plane shot down.

NORSTRAND, Carl J Sgt. Mas.

U. S. M. C. At Chateau-Thierry.
France, June 6, 1918, when his presence
was not demanded in the performance of
the normal duties of his office, he volun-
teered to rescue wounded men from a field
swept by machine-gun fire, and continued
this heroic work with the aid of other
volunteers until all had been recovered.

NUTTING. L. H.. (Deceased) Pvt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Thiauoourt. France, Sep-
tember 15, 1918. He voluntarily advanced
two hundred yards beyond the front lines
to locate enemy machine-gun nests,
signaling back their positions to the other
members of his detachment, who immedi-
ately destroyed them. He was killed in
returning to our lines.

O'KELLEY, Grover C Sgt.

U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau,
France, on June 6-8, 1918, he displayed the
greatest qualities of courage and leadership
in assaults against strong enemy machine-

fpxa positions, and was severely wounded
m the performance of this splendid duty.

OLDS, Arthur SgL

U. S. M. C. For extraordinaxy heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
2-3, 1918. After all the runners had been
wounded, Sergeant Olds volunteered to act
as a runner and made sevoral trips through
machine-gun and artillery fire.

OLSEN, Eynar F IttlA,

U. S. M. C. For distinguished and heroic
service as an aviator in an aeroplane in
active operation co-operating with the
Allied Armies on the Belgian Front during
September, October and November, 1918,
bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, sub-
marine bases, ammunition dumps, railroad
junctions, etc. Attached to Northern
Bombing Group.

OLSEN, Joseph E Pvl,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
3, 1918. While his platoon was following
the advance of an infantry platoon which
had become separated. Private Olsen was
seriously wounded in tjie foot by machine-
gun fire. At the edge of heavy brushwood,
a company of German infantiy was en-
countered, and Private Olsen, who had been
forced to fall some distance behind, rushed
forward as best he could and set up his
tripod, acting as leader until the enemy
was repulsed.

OTTO, W. H., (Deceased) Corp.

U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the
supreme proof of that extraordinary
heroism which will serve as an example to
hitherto imtried troops.

OVERTON, John W ItiU,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near 'V^ersy, France, July 19, 1918.
While valiantly leading his platoon in
attack against the enemy, under severe
machine-gun and artillery fire, he was
mortally wounded. His courageous con-
duct had a great moral effect upon his men
and helped to ensure the success of the
attack.

OVERTON, M. C, (Deceased) Capt,

U. S. M. C. For repeated acts of
heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France,
October 2-10, 1918. When his battalion
was halted by severe fire, he attacked and
reduced a strong enemy machine-gun nest,
and moving forward, captured a field piece
which was ming point blank at his company.
He was wounded the next day, but he
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lead hifl command with skill and oouraise
tluroughout the engagement. On October 8,
after occupying St. Etienne without casual-
ties in his company, he went through heayv
artillery and machme-gun fire to establish
liaison with another company, his con-
spicuous gallantry inspiring his men to
repel two strong counter-attacks.

PARKER, D. M., (Deceased) Corp.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Thiaucourt, France, Sep-
tember 15. 1918. He voluntarily joined an
officer ana with him attacked and silenced
a strong machine-gun nest menacing the
left fiank of the line. He held the position
in the face of strong opposition until he
was fatally wounded by a sniper.

PARMLEY. W. B.. (Deceased) Sgt,

U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 6, 1018, he gave the
supreme proof of that extraordinary
heroism which will serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops.

PAULEY, Willard E Pvt.

U. S. M. C. He showed the greatest
determination and courage at Bois de
Belleau, on June 2, 1018, when he main-
tained communication between the firing
line and his headquarters by visual signal-
ing. Knocked down twice, he remained at
his post in the open for several hours under
heavy shell fire.

PENDLETON, Joseph H Brig. Oen,

U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meri-
torious service in a du^ of great responsi-
bility as Commanding (Officer of the Second
Provisional Brigade of Marines in support
of the Government of Santo Domingo; for
the wise and successful administration of
important offices in the Government,
entrusted to his charge; and in general, for
unfailing efforts to promote good order and
material prosperity throughout the
Dominican Republic.

PETERSON, Herman A.. IstLt.

U., S. M. C. For distinguished and
heroic service as an aviator of an aeroplane
in active operation co-operating with the
Allied Armies on the Belgian Front during
September, (October and Novembear, 1918,
bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, sub-
marine bases, ammunition dumps, railroad
junctions, etc. Attached to Northern
Bombing Group.

PHILBALD, H. W.. (Deceased) Corp.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action at Blanc Mont, France, October 3,
1918. He advanced alone on two machine-
gun nests, which he captured, killing

several of the crew with his pistol. Two
hours later he again went forward with two
other soldiers, and while attacking another
machine-gun nest, he was killed by shrapnel.

PILCHER. L. W., (Deceased) Sgt.

U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the
supreme proof of that extraordinary hero-
ism which will serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops.

PITTS, Robert C Corp.

U. S. M. C. During the attack from the
6th to the 10th of June, 1918, be advanced
with the most gallant bravery to an attack
outside his sector in order to support and
rescue his comrades of the 116th Regiment
of French Infantry.

PLATT, C. E., (Deceased) Carp.

U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the
supreme proof of that extraordinary
heroism which will serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops.

PLATT, Jonas H IstlA.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near the Bois de Belleau, Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Seriously
wounded in the leg early in the engagement,
he continued to direct the operations not
only of his platoon but of another. He
charged and drove off the crew of an enemy
machine gun, supervised the disposition
and digging in of a large part of his company
and yielded command only when exhausted
from pain and loss of blood.

PORTER, E. W., (Deceased) Pvl.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Thiaucourt, France, Sep-
tember 15, 1918. While taking cover with
the remainder of his gun crew from a heavy
artillery barrage, Pvt. Porter answered a
call for volunteers to combat an enemy
aeroplane. Upon reaching his gun he was
instantly killed by an aerial bomb.

PRETTY, James L Pvt,

U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau,
France, on June 17, 1918, he and a comrade
left shelter and went 200 yards in the open
under fire of the enemy and carried a
wounded infantry soldier back to his lines,
thereby demonstrating heroic and volun-
tary disregard of self to save one who could
not help himself.

PURYEAR, Bennet, Jr Maj.

U. S. M. C. While atteched to the
6th Marines he participated in the occupa-
tion of the Toulon-Troy on Sectors; on the
heights of the Meuse — between Verdun

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and St Mihiel; in the battles in the Chateau-
Thierry Sector, June 1st to 10th and in the
great counter-thrust, southwest of Soissons,
July 18-19. While a member of the
Division Staff, he participated in the
occupation of the Marbaohe Sector (just
north of Nancy, August 7 to 20;) the
battle of St. Mihiel. September 12th to
16th; the battle of Blanc-Mont-Rid«e.
October Ist to 10th; and the battle of
Meuse-Argonne, November Ist to 11th;
the march on the Rhine, and the occupation
of the Coblens Bridge Head. This officer
plasred an important part in the successful
workinm of the Department of Administra-
tion. The services, as above outlines,
were conspicuous, highhr meritorious and
in duty of great responsibility.

QUICK, John H Sgt. MaS,

U. S. M. C. On June 6, 1918, he
volunteered and assisted in taking a truck-
load of ammunition and material into
Bouresche, France, over a road swept by
artillery and machine-^un fire, thereby
relieving a critical situation.

RADFORD, Cyrus S Brig.Gen,

U. S. M. C. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession as Officer-in-
Char^ of the Depot of Supplies, Phila-
delphia, Pa., here he displayed qualities
of energy, administrative ability and
devotion to duty, whereby the supply
service of the Marme Corps was maintained
in a high state of efficiency and every
demand made upon it promptly met.

RANDLES, Harold J Corp.

U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau,
France, on June 6, 1918, in delivering
messages, he voluntarily chose the most
direct route, although it was through a
machine-gun barrage, to deliver information
which prevented the bombardment of
positions that had just been occupied. He
took the path of danger to save his com-
rades.

REA, Leonard £ 2ndLt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont, France. October
4, 1918. He retained command of his
platoon after receiving a severe wound,
which rendered him unable to move with-
out assistance, and would not leave the
line until ordered by his commanding
officer.

REAM. Bertram L Put,

U. S. M. C. In the Bois de BeUeau.
France, on the 17th of June, 1918, he and
a comrade left shelter and went 200 yards
in the open under fire of the enemy and
oarried a wounded Infantry soldier back to

his lines, thereby demonstrating heroio
and voluntary disresard of self to save one
who could not help himself.

REATH, Thomas R., (Deceased) Sot,

U. S. M. C. On June 12, 1918, in Bel-
leau Woods, lYance, his Company was
under a heavy and devastating fire of
artillcffy and machine guns. The Com-
pany Commander was endeavoring to send
an important message to his Battahon Ck)m-
mander. Several messengers had been
sent', none had returned, ail having been
killed or wounded in the endeavor to pass
the intervening open ground. Knowing
all this, Sergeant Reath volunteered to try
to get the messase through. In the per-
formance of this duty he was killed.

REEVES, Roy W Corp,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Mont Blanc, France,
October 3. 1918. When a hand grenade
was hurled into a group composed of him-
self and five other soldiers Corporal Reeves
risked his life to save his comrades by
picking up the grenade and throwing it out
of the trench. It exploded a few yards
from his hand, seriously woimding him in
the face and head.

REGAN, G. v., (Deceaaed) Corp.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October

4, 1918. Acting in the capacity of section
leader, he rendered great assistance to his
platoon and company commanders during
an attack, and led his section in advance
until he fell mortally wounded.

RICHMOND, Charles H Corp.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont, France, October

5, 1918. With the aid of one other soldier.
Corporal Richmond located and captured
a machine-gun nest of four guns.

RICHMOND, Clarence L PvL

V. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont, France,
October 3-5, 1918. He unhesitatingly
went through the heaviest machine-^un
and artilleiy fire, dressing and carrying
wounded. Disregarding his own safety, he
refused to take rest or food while there
were wounded needing attention.

RINDEAU, A. J., (Deceased) . . . .Gun. Sot.
V. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the
supreme proof of that extraordinary
heroism which will serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops.

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ROBEN, Douglas B Maj,

U. S. M. C. For djgtingiiiahed service
in the line of his profession as airplane
pilot and squadron commander of Airplane
Squadron No. 3, in which capacity he led
the Squadron on many active bombing
raids against the enemy.

ROBERTS, Charles D ItlU.

U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau, on
June 6 and 8, 1918, he showed rare courage
in repeatedly leading his platoon to an
attack against an impregnable machine-
gun position. Severely wounded and
having lost the greater part of his men, he
, remained in action and persisted in re-
questing reinforcements with which to
renew the attack.

ROBERTS, J. H., (Deceased) Pvi,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action south of Soissons, lYance^ July
18, 1918. Private Roberts, armed with an
automatic rifle, crawled through a wire
entanglement and disabled one machine
gun with a hand grenade and forced the
crew of a second gun to surrender. His
action enabled his company to pass through
the entanglement without serious loss.

ROBERTSON, James F IsiU.

U. S. M. C. He displayed marked
courage and resourcefulness in the capture
of Bouresche, France. With one platoon
of his company on the night of June 6, 1918,
in the face of heavy machine-gun barrage,
he entered the town and heroically with-
stood vigorous attempts of sui)erior forces
to dislodge him.

ROBILLARD. Fred S ItlU.

U. S. M. C. For distinguished and
heroic service as an aviator in an aeroplane
engaged in active operations co-operating
with the Allied Armies on the Belgian
Front durmg September, October and
November, 1918, oombing enemy bases,
aerodromes, submarines bases, ammunition
dumps, railroad junctions, etc. Attached
to Northern Bombing Group.

ROBINSON, CaldweU Colt 2ndU.

U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the
supreme proof of that extraordinary
heroism which will serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops.

ROCKEY, Keller E Capt.

U. S. M. C. At Chateau-Thierry.
France, on June 6, 1918, he performed
distinguished service by bringing up
supports and placing them in the front
lines at great personal exposure, showing
exceptional ability and extraordinary

heroism. He was indefatigable and in-
valuable in carrying forward the attack
and organising and holding the position.

ROCKWELL, Mearl G Ptt,

U. S. M. C. Near Toroy, France, on the
ni^ht of June 4, 1918, as a member of a
raiding patrol, he displayed great courage
and devotion by fearlessly enterini; ex-
tremely dangerous areas and obtaining
information imperatively necessary to the
success of subsequent operations.

RODGERS, J. W.. (Deceased) SgL

U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the
supreme i>roof of that extraordinary
heroism which will serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops.

RODGERS, Martis S. Qvn. Sgi,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near the Champanie Sector,
France, October 4, 1918. Even after
being wounded he volunteered and led a
patrol into No Man's Land and succeeeded
in returning with four wounded comrades.
After his platoon commander had been
wounded, he amsumed command and led
the men through the most trying and
difficult con<Utions, until a second wound
forced his removal to the rear.

ROGERS, Ford O UiU,

U. S. M. C. For distinguished and heroio
service as an aviator in an aeroplane en-
gaged in active operations co-operating
with the Allied Armies on the Belgian
Front during September, Octobw and
November, 1918, bombing enemy bases,
ammunition dumps, railroad junctions etc
Attached to Noruiem Bombing Group.

RUSSEL, John H Col,

U. S. M. C. For distinguished service
in the line of his profession in able adminis-
tration of the First Provisional Brigade of
Marines in Haiti, and for wisdom and tact
in all his dealings with the officials of the
Haitian Government and people.

RYAN, John E Corp.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
1918. He requested and obtained per-
mission to lead his company's advance.
In performing this task and providing for
the safety of his men he fell wounded
through the leg.

SCHIANI, AMred Ptt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action in the Bois de Belleau. France,
June 13, 1918. Severely wounded at the
beginning of the attack, Private Schiani

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an automatic rifle carrier, continued to
advance, carrvins two pouches of ammuni-
tion until he fell unconscious.

SCHNEIDER, J. G. (Deceased) . . UL Lt,
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near the Forest of Argonne,
France, November 1, 1918. Although he
was painfully wounded, lieutenant
Bchneifur contmued to advance with his
command until he was wounded a second
time.

SCHREECH, George W Corp.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Bayonville, France, Novem-
ber 1, 1918. He volunteered and went for-
ward to reconnoiter a ravine infested with
hostile machine-gun and artillery positions,
returned with several prisoners.

SCHWAB, V. M. (Deceased) Sgt.

U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the
supreme proof of that extraordinary hero-
ism which will serve as an example to hith-
erto untried troops.

SCOTT, Milton R Oy. Sgt.

V. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
4, 1918. After being severely wounded he
continued to assist in consolidating the
position of his platoon, later placing him-
self in an exposed position in order to gain
good observation for sniping enemy ma-
chine gun positions.

SEIGRIST, Hobart A Sgt. Maj.

V. 8. M. C. For exceptionally meritor-
ious and distinguished service as Sergeant
Major of the 4th Brigade Marines. He
assumed the duties of Sergeant Major
durins one of the most bitter attacks of the
Brigade in the Bois de Belleau, and dis-
charged them to the entire satisfaction of
the Brigade Commander. Since then he
has distingtiished himself by his efficient
energetic and unselfish devotion to duty,
under severe conditions and without sleep
for da^ and nights, particularly in the
operations in Champagne and north of
Argonne.

SEITZ, Lester E Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont, France, Octo-
ber 4, 1918. After being struck in the leg
by shrapnel, he continued to act as stretcher
bearer for two days and nights under heavy
artillery fire and also machine-gun fire,
carrying wounded comrades to the first-aid
station.

SELLERS, James McB l«f. 14.

U. S. M. C. On June 6, 1918, at Bour-
esche, France, at a critical period of the
attack he was selected to transport a mes-
sage of the extreme importance of which he
was cognisant. In order to execute his
mission he had to pass through a heavy
artillery bombardment of high-explosive
and gas shells. Although seriously wound-
ed while making this trip, he successfully
executed his mission.

SEXTON. Fred L Pvt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Bayonville, France, Novem-
ber 1. 1918. Exposing himself to enemy
fire. Private Sexton, with another soldier,
courageously advanced ahead of their pla-
toon and captured 5 machine guns and 14
prisoners.

SHEAFF, Donald R. Corp,

U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau,
France on June 6, 1918, in delivering mes-
sages, he voluntarily chose the most direct
route, although it was through a machine-
gun barrage, to deliver information which
prevented the bombardment of positions
that had just been occupied. He took the
path of danger to save his comrades.

SHEARER, Maurice E. Maj.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action in the Bois de Belleau. France,
June 25, 1918. He displayed conspicuous
courage, going forward at the head of his
command, during the attack. Personally
going along the front line after the objective
had been reached, he encouraged his men
and directed the repulse of a counterattack
by the enemy. During the encounter his
battaUon took over 200 prisoners and 19
machine guns.

SHEPHERD, Lemuel C Capt.

U. S. M. C. On June 3, 1918, near the
Lucy-Torcy Roads he declined medical
treatment after being wounded and con-
tinued courageously to lead his men.

SHEPHERD, Royal H. C Ptt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Tigny, France, July 19, 1918.
He entered the action with a badly burned
foot, which fact he concealed from his
officers. Shot through the shoulder earl^
in the advance and unable to hold his posi-
tion in the firing line, he carried wounded
men to shelter for six hours, all of the time
under heavy fijre of the enemy, and yielded
to treatoient himself only when he had be-
come exhausted from the effects of his
injury.

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SHERMAN. S. G. (Deceased) Sgt.

U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the
supreme proof of that extraordinary hero-
iam whicn will serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops.

SHOWERS, William L Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
4-6, 1918. I^vate Showers, a runner, dis-
played exceptional eourace in oarryins mes-
sages for three days under shell and ma-
ohine-sun fire.

SIBLEY. Berton W Maj.

U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritor-
ious and distinguished service and unex-
celled gallantey as Battalion Commander,
3rd BattaUon, 6th Re^piment Marines. He
commanded lus battahon in its attack upon
enemv machine-gun positions at Belleau
Woods, from June 6th to 8th, personally
leadings the attack on June 8th at a critical
time in the engagement. Confronted by
tremendous odds, his excellent judgment
and personal bravery inspired his men to
redoubled efforts. When all the officers
of one of his companies (Companv I) had
been wounded he advanced with tnat com-
pany and displayed fine courage and dash
throughout the action. This on the 6th
and 8th of June, 1918. He led his men
superbly under most trying conditions
against the most distinguished elements of
the German Army, administering to those
organisations their first defeat.

SIEG, Robert E Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont, France, October
d-5, 1918. He unhesitatingly went through
the heaviest machine-gun fire and artillery
fire, dressing the wounded. Disregarding
his own safety, he refused to take rest or
food while there were wounded needing
attention.

SILVERTHORN, Merwin H IstLt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
4, 1918. Lieutenant Silverthom carried
an important message to his battalion
commander and returned with instructions
at a critical time through a heavy machine-
gun and shell fire.

SIMMONS, Samuel S Pvt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action at Blanc Mont, France, October
3, 1918. With two other soldiers, Pvt.
Simmons volunteered and attacked a
machin&«un nest in advance of his front
line, killing the entire crew. Later, with
another soldier, he went into an enemy

dugout and captured 40 prisoners. He also
carried three messages through the enemy
barrage.

SIMON. F. J., (Deceased) Sgt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Geor|ses. France, Novem-
ber 1, 1918. Advancing with two other
men alongside of a tank, in front of his
company. Sergeant Simon encountered
temfio enemy fire. After cutting their
way through the wire the men in the tank
and the men following Sergeant Simon were
killed and he was wounded. Undaunted
by his wound, he continued on alone,
encountering and capturing six of the crew
of the enemy machine gun in a dug-out.

SIMPSON, Roy H Pvt,

U. S. M. C. In the attack on the Bois
de Belleau, France, June 12, 1918, he
carried a message from BattaUon to com-
pany headquarters directly across the face
of enemy wee. Shot through the chest he
oontinuM running and called out, "I must
deliver this message," struggling forward
for 50 feet more in his heroic effort to carry
out his mission before falling dead.

SINCLAIR, Wilbert W. Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Braumont, France, Novem-
ber 10, 1918. He, alone, reconnoitered the
position of enemy machine guns which
were holding up the advance of his company
across the Meuse. After he had located
them he silenced the fire of two guns, thus
making possible the continuance of his
company's advance.

SKAGGS. William H Corp.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism,
although seriously wounded in action, he
carried a wounoMi comrade six kilometers
to a dressing station under terrific enemy
fire. This near Viersy on July 19, 1918.

SLOVER. Robert Corp,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
4, 1918. Corp. Slover assisted in preparing
an emergency force of about 30 men, lead-
ing them in an attack against greatly
superior numbers of the enemy, who were
preparing a surprise attack ap;ainst an
unprotected portion of our Imes. His
leadership and daring resulted in the
complete success of the exploit.

SLYKE, A. J., (Deceased) J5at.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Mont Blanc, France, Novem-
ber 4, 1918. When the Germans attacked
his machine-gun detachment at a close
range, ammunition was dropped between

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the gun and the enemy. Although the
enemy was bombing the gun position with
hand grenades, he went forward and
secured the ammunition, and then opened
fire and routed the enemy, who had already
injured three of his orew with grenades.

SMITH, Dwight F Capt,

U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau,
France, June 8, 1918, he was conspicuoiis
for his gallantry and energy in conducting
attacks against superior forces in strongly
fortified machine-gun positions. Under
heavy machine-gun fire he fought until
incapacitated by wounds.

SMITH. John F Pvt

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
4, 1918. During a heavy enemy counter-
barrage Private Smith was eni^aged as a
runner. In the execution of his duty he
displayed exceptional bravery, carrving
messages through intense shell fire, falling
severely wounded after his fourth journey.

SOMERS, V. L., (Deceased) 2ndLt.

U. S. M. C. Killed in action a t Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the
supreme proof of that extraordinary hero-
ism which will serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops.

SPAULDINQ, David L Corp.

U. S. M. C. He returned to the front
lines encouraging his men after being sent
to the rear with a severe wound, m the
advance on Bouresche, France, on June 6.
1918.

SPENCER, Ernest. Pvt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Thiaucourt, France, Sep-
tember 12-15, 1918. Private Spencer
repeatedly volunteered and carried messages
through intense machine-gun and artillery
fire, obtaining valuable information at
critical moments.

STAIR, Willet A Pvt,

U. S. M. C. Near Torcy, France, on the
ni^ht of June 4, 1918, as a member of a
raiding patrol, he displayed great courage
and devotion by fearlessly entering ex-
tremely dangerous areas and obtaining
information imperatively necessary to the
success of subsequent operations.

STENSSON, C. H., (Deceased) Pvt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
3, 1918. He displayed great courage in
serving as stretcher-bearer during^the
operations at Blanc Mont Ridge. When
his helper was woimded he went into an

open road swept by machine-gun fire to
rescue him and was killed in his self-
sacrificing attempt.

STRAIN, B. T., (Deceased) Corp,

U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. He gave
the supreme proof of that extraordinary
heroism which will serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops. '

SWEET, Walter 2ndLt.

V. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Chateau-Thierry, F^unoe,
June 25, 1918. In the attack of June 25,
after his company commander had been
removed because of wounds, Lieut, (then
Gunnery-Sergeant) Sweet re-organised his
platoon, and leading them forward, rushed
a strong enemy emplacement, capturing
two guns and their crews. After having
consolidated his position and established
liaison, the enemy opened a harassing
trench-mortar fire, during which his platoon
8u£Fered heavy casualties. He attacked
the nest with the aid of hand grenades and
put the enemy out of action, killing two of
the enemy and taking five prisoners, with
whom he returned to nis position.

SYNNOTT, J. A., (Deceased) 2ndLt,

U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the
supreme proof of that extraordinary
heroism which will serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops.

S YVERSON, Grannis I Pvt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary horoism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
3, 1918. When our advance infantry was
forced to withdraw Private Svverson's
machine-gun crew refused to withdraw, but
calmly set up their machine gun. The gun
was upset by a bursting hand grenade,
which also injured two members of the
squad. Despite these injuries, they im-
mediately reset the gun and opened fire on
the advancing Germans when 20 feet
distant, causing the Germans to break and
retreat in disorder.

TAUBERT. Albert A Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in the Villiers Cotterets Forest, south of
Soissons, France, on July 18, 1918. He
went out in advance of the line of his
company into the fire of a machine gun
that was shooting at him and captured the
gun and its crew.

TAUGHER. Claude B 2nd Lt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action at Bayonville, France, November
2, 1918. Lieut. Taugher with great dash
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dugouts in the villa^ of Bayonville before
the ocou]>anta had tune to eaoape or organ-
ise effective resistance, capturing 61 of the
enemy; although wounded in the ankle, he
refused to be evacuated.

TAYLOR. C. W., (Deceased) 2nd Id.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
as an observer in the First Marine Aviation
Force at the Front in France. While on a
bombing raid into enemy territory on
October 22, 1918, he became separated
from the other planes of the formation on
accoimt of fog, and was attacked by seven
enemy scout planes. Despite the over-
whelming odds he fought with great
gallantry and intrepedity until he was
killed and his plane shot down.

THARAU, Herman, (Deceased). Gun. Sgt,
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Viersy, France, July 18, 1918.
While out with a reconnoitering party to
establish liaison with the company on his
right, Sergeant Tharau captured a machine
gun and killed the crew.

THAYER, Sidney, Jr. Ut U,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Beaumont, France, Novem-
ber 11, 1918. After being wounded he
remained with his company until its
objective had been reached, refusing
evacuation until rendered unconscious by
loss of blood.

THOMPSON, John W. Ptt.

V. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France,
October 4, 1918. After locating a machine-
gun nest, he destroyed one of the guns and
returned to our lines with valuable infor-
mation concerning the location of the nest.

THRASHER. D. B., (Deceased) Pt<.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Viersy, France, July 19, 1918.
Private Thrasher carried numerous mess-
ages to the front line platoons; crossing and
recrossing areas swept by severe machine-
gun and artillery fire, when wounded he
refused medical attendance, directing those
who came to his assistance to leave him
and go forward.

TILGHMAN, Benjamin Corp.

U. S. M. C. Ck>rporal Til^hman with
four of his comrades was promment in the
attack on enemy machine-gun positions in
the Bois de Belleau on June 6 and 8, 1918:
being foremost in their companjr at all
times and acquitting themselves with such
distinction that they were an example for
the remainder of their command.

TIMMERMAN, Louis F., Jr 2ndU

V. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau, on
June 6, 1918, he led his men in a bavonet
charge against superior numbers of tiie
enemy, capturing two machine guns and
seventeen prisoners. Wounded in the
face by shri^nel, he continued to heroically
perf orqi his duties until relieved.

TODD, Harold, (Deceased) Qun. Sgt,

U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the
supreme proof of that extraordinary hero-
ism which will serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops.

TROUP, Clarence D Pvi.

TURRILL, JuKus S Lt. Coi.

U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau,
France, June 6, 1918, he displayed extra-
ordinaiy heroism and set a splendid example
in fearlessly leading his command under
heavy fire against superior odds. Because
of his bravery and imtiative every possible
advantage in the attack was obtained.

ULRICH, William Sgt. Maj.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Thiaucourt, Fnmce, Sep-
tember 15, 1918. Accompanied by three
other soldiers he fearlessly charged mto the
enemy's lines through intense machine-gun
fire in pursuit of a party of Germans and
returned with 51 prisoners.

VAN AMBURGH, Hugh C Corp.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Viersy, iSrance, July 19, 1918.
As a motorcycle dispatch rider he made
repeated trips along shell-swept roads and
in a gassed area, before and during the
capture of Viersy. When Viersy was still
in (German hands, he dismounted from his
motorcycle in front of the town, and with
great coolness and disregard of personal
safeiy, crawled into it and brought back
information of great value to his brigade
commander.

VAN DEUSEN, R. R., (Deceased)... .Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinaxy heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
4, 1918. With his platoon in a very
dangerous position he volunteered to carry
a message from his platoon commander
across a machine-gun swept field. Having
successfully accomplished his mission, he

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returned and while directing hie men to
shelter he was severely wounded by a
machine-gun bullet.

VIAL, Frank A Corp.

U. S. M. C. Although exposed to fire
constantly from machine guns in the Bois
de Belleau, France, on June 8, 1018, he
repeatedly carried messages from one post
to another. He particularly distinguished
himself for bravery by voluntarily passing
through a machine-gun barrage to guide a
detachment to its position.

VIERA. Joe N Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont, France, October
3, 1918. After assisting in the capture of
three machine-gun nests, Private Viera,
with another soldier, went into a dugout
when the occupants refused to come out
and captured 4D of the enemy.

VDERSBUCHEN. William J 8gt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action in the Bois de Belleau, France,
June 11, 1918. Though he had been
wounded by fire from an enemy machine-
gun nest, Sgt. Viersbuchen made a recon-
noissance^ seciuing information which was
largely mstrumental in the successful
capture of this nest a few hours later.

VOLLMER, Frank D Ptt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
4-6, 1018. As a runner he displayed
exceptional courage in volunteering to
carry important messages over terrain
constantly swept by machine-gun and shell
fire.

VOORHEES, George C Pvt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont and St. Etienne,
France, October 3-10, 1918. He displayed
remarkable devotion to duty in repeatedly
carrying important messages through the
most violent artillery and machine-gun
barrages with utter disregard for his own
safety.

WALLER, Littleton W. T.. Jr Maj,

V. S. M. C. The success of the various
attacks of both the 5th and 6th Regiments
is in a great measure due to the untiring
energy and unfailing devotion to duty of
Major Waller. During the operations of
the Brigade in France the support of the
infantry by machine guns has been in
every case all that could be desired. Con-
sidering the fact that never under any
conditions has aid of this infantry been
asked in order that this support migh be
given, this is a remarkable record which

this officer has established. Major Waller
is an officer of splendid ability, soimd
judgment, initiative and courage.

WALTER. Stephen M Pvt.

U. S. M. C. For exceptional and distin-
guished bravery and coolness during a flank
attack near St. Etienne, France, October
4, 1918. The company being under terrific
machine-gun fire and of shrapnel. Private
Walter volunteered to act as scout to locate
the machine-guns which were holding back
the advance at the time and after being hit
by a large piece of shrapnel which took off
one side of his helmet, he did not hesitate
but continued his work of locating the
machine-gims.

WARE. A. F., (Deceased) Sgt.

U. S. M. C. In the vicinity of Chateau-
Thierry, on June 6, 1918, tmder heavy
machine-grun fire, he attempted to establiw
liaison with an adjoining French unit,
during which he was killed.

WASS, L. 8., (Deceased) Capt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action in Bois de Belleau, June 11, 1918,
and near Viersy, France, July 18, 1918. In
the Bois de Belleau, when all t^e officers
of his companv had become casualties, he
displayed marKed heroism in leading his
men forward in the face of heavy machine-
gun fire, assisting in the capture of numy
machine guns. Near Vieny he fearlessly
exposed himself to enemy machine-gun and
artillery fire, directing personally the re-
duction of strong points. He was killed at
the head of his own men while leading an
advance.

WEAR. E. W., (Deceased) Corp.

U. S. M. C. On June 6, 1918, in the
vicinity of Chateau-Thierry, France, with
a private, he went out into an open field
under heayy shell and machine-gun fire
and succeeded in bandaging and curying
back to our lines a wounded comrade.

WEAVER. John H 2nd L

U. S. M. C. For distinguished and
heroic service as an aviator in an aeroplane
engaged in active operations co-operating
with the Allied Annies on the Belgian
Front during September, October and
November, 1918, Dombing enemy bases,
aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition
dumps, railroad junctions, etc. Attached
to Northern Bombing Group.

WERNER, Bernard, (Deceased) Sgt.

U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 6, 1018, he gave the
supreme proof of that extraordinary
heroism which will serve as an example to
hitherto untried troops.

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WERSHINER, Harry B Oun. Sfft.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
as an observer in the First Marine Aviation
Force at the Front in France. On Sep-
tember 28, 1918, while on an air raid into
enemy territory, his plane was attacked by
fifteen enemy scouts. Despite the over-
whelming odds he fought with great
gallantry and intrepidity. He shot down
two enemy scouts (one officially allowed)
and although he was himself shot through
the lungs, and his pilot shot through the
hips, he continued the fight until he was
able to shake off the enemy.

WEST, Henry, (Deceased) 8ot,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Chateau-Thierry, France.
June 25, 1918. He unselfishly exposed
himself in an effort to bring down an enemy
sniper who had wounded several members
of nis group, and was himself kiUed while
in the performance of this self-sacrificing
act.

WEST, John A 2nd Lt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont Ridge. France,
October 2-5, 1918. He voluntarily led a
reconnaissance patrol under difficult con-
ditions and secured information necessary
to an attack. Three days later, after the
command of his company had devolved on
him, he continued in action in spite of being
severely wounded, leading his men to the
objective and refuong to be evacuated
until proper diapoeition had been made.

WESTERGREN, Harry O Pwt.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October
4-5, 1918. As a runner he displayed
exceptional courage in volunteering to
carry important messages over terrain
constantly swept by machine-gun and shell
fire.

WHEELER, Frederick C lat Ll.

U. S. M. C. On June 5, 1918, near
Bouresche, France, he was conspicuous for
his bravery in remaining in action, although
twice wounded, refusing to be evacuated
until wounded a third time, and then
endeavoring to return to his command.

WHITEHEAD, Frank Capt,

U. S. M. C. For extraordinsiy heroism
in action near St. Etienne, france, on
October 4, 1918. Although severely
wounded, he showed exceptional coolness
and bravery in his selection of machine-gun
sites and in routing the enemy while under
heavy machine-gun fire.

WHITESIDE, J. R., (Deceased) ...IttLt.
U. S. M. C. For distinguished and
heroic service as an aviator of an aeroplane
in active operation co-<yperating with the
Allied Armies on the Belgian Front during
September, October and November, 1918,
bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, sub-
marine bases, ammunition dumps, railroad
junctions, etc. Attached to Northern
Bombing Group.

WHITING, Donald N l$l Lt.

n. S. M. C. For distinguished and
heroic service as an aviator of an aeroplane
in active operation co-operating with the
Allied Armies on the Belgian Front during
September, ()ctober and November, 1918,
bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, sub-
marine bases, ammunition dumps, railroad
junctions, etc. Attached to Northern
Bombing Group.

WIDDIFIELD. Cecil J 2nd L*.

U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, on
October 6, 1918. He voluntarily went
forward for a distance of 800 meters under
heavy shell fijre and rescued a wounded
soldier who had been left there the night
before when the advance patrols had been
withdrawn.

WILCOX, Ralph M l9t Lt.

V. S. M. C. For extraordinanr heroism
in action near Letanne, France, November
10-11, 1918. He volunteered for a liaison
mission and successfully accomplished it,
displaying marked bravery. Passing
through heavy artillery and machine-gun
barrage, he pushed through the enemy
outpost line, routed one of the outpost, and
succeeded in establishing liaison between
two battalions at a critical moment.

WILLIAMS, Ernest C Capt,

U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished sovice as
Battalion Commander, 2nd Battalion, 6th
Regiment Marines. He led his battalion
with bravery and skill, attaining all
objectives on time, keeping his troops close
to the barrage and through heavv machine-
gun and artillery fire from the enemy.
Alter reorganising on the third objective
he pushed forward strong patrols for
OEploitation, securing; and mamtaining a
strong line for the night and the two suc-
ceeding days. This on the Champagne
Front.

WILLIAMS, Robert E Capt,

U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meri-
torious service as Quartermaster of the
Day Wing, Northern Bombing Group at the
front in France. He performed arduous

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and complex duties under vm difficult
conditions. It was due mainly to his
untirinc seal and unlimited energy and
perseverance that the Day Wing secured
the necessary equipment and supplies to
properly perform its duties at the front.

WILLMOT, William H Gun, Sgt.

U. S. M. G. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Barricourt, France, Novem-
ber 1-2, 1918. He established an outpost
under heavy fire and by cool leadership and
unusual daring eflfected the capture of a
hostile machine gun and five prisoners.

WILLS, Davis B Maa*

U. 8. M. G. As Ghief Pajanaster of the
United States Marine Gorps, he performed
arduous and complex duties under most
trying conditions. Duq;>laying rare initia-
tive and administrative ability, he organised
and conducted his department in such a
manner as to relieve combat units of a
mass of detail and administrative work.
He was tireless in devotion to duty, able
in its execution.

WILMER, Pere Maj.

U. S. M. G. For exceptionallsr meri-
torious and distinguished service as
Battalion Gommander, 2nd Battalion, 6th
Regiment Marines. At the attack of the
19th of July, 1918, near Viersy, he showed
great courage and an utter disregard of
danger in crossing with his battalion an
exposed terrain for a distance of three
kilometers under intense artillery and
machine gun fire. He led his men on by
his example.

WILSON, Glagett Ut LU

U. S. M. G. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service during the
campaigns of St. Mihiel, Ghampagne, and
the Argonne. He was in charge of the
Headauarters Detachment of the 4th
Brigade, and was responsible for its
efficient functioning under extremely
difficult, and at timesj dangerous circum-
stances. Days and nights without sleep,
particularly during the campaigns of the
Argonne, when the roads were at times
impassible, he displayed unusual foresight
and energy in getting rations and trans-
portation through on scheduled time. In
the duties of Aide-de-Gamp to the Brigade
Gommander he proved himself of great
value and assistance.

WINGENGIAK, William SgU

U. S. M. G. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Blanc Mont, France,
October 4, 1918. When his platoon
commander was killed, he took charge of
the platoon under heavy shell fire, but was
immediately seriously wounded. He then

turned over his orders to the next in
command, ordered stretcher bearers to
carrv another man away first and waited
untu they had returned.

WINGHENBAUGH. Wolcott Corv*

U. S. M. G. On April 22, 1918, when the
patrol of which he was a member was
rushed by superior numbers near the
enemy's trenches, he displayed exceptional
coolness and courage before and after the
wounding of his leaoer. Second Lieut. A. L.
Sundval, whom he rescued from the hands
of the enemy, and half dragged and half
carried back to his own lines.

WOLLERT, Edward J Corp.

U. S. M. G. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Thiaucourt, France, Sep-
tember 15, 1918. At the risk of his own
life, he went to the aid of a wounded officer
who was a prisoner in the hands of six
Germans. With his pistol he shot two of
them while the officer killnd two others.
He captured the two remaining Germans,
and forced them to carry the wounded
officer back to our lines.

WOMAGK, John H Prf.

U. S. M. G. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Beaumont, France, Novem-
ber 7, 1918. Private Womack was wounded
early in the attack but he refused to be
evacuated, and continued in the advance
for five days until he was rendered helpless
by a second wound.

WOOD, Dolph Prf.

U. S. M. G. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Viersy, France, July 19,
1918. Private Wood with three other
soldiers captured a machine gun which was
holding up the 66th Gompany of Marines,
killing the entire crew. To accomplish
this hasardous and daring work it was
necessary for them to expose themselves to
the fire of this gun.

WORRELL, John M Pi*.

U. S. M. G. At Bouresohe, France, on
June 6, 1918, he voluntarily obtained per-
mission to leave shelter and fearlessly went
into heavy fire in order to rescue wounded
from a field then under artillerjr and
machine-ym bombardment, continuing
his heroic work until he was himself
wounded.

WRIGHT, Arthur H UiU,

U. S. M. G. For distinguished and
heroic service as an aviator of an aeroplane
in active operation co-operating with the
Allied Armies on the Belgian Front during
September, October and November, 1918,
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marine bases, ammunition dumps, railroad
junctions, etc. Attached to Northern
Bombing Group.

YARBOROUGH, G. H., (Deceased). 1»<L«.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism
in action in the Bois de Belleau, France,
June 23, 1918. He displayed exceptional
bravery when his platoon was in a support
position under intense artillery fire by
moving from one shell-hole to another in
the open, steadsring his men. After
m ftlring one trip over his line he was
wounded by an exploding shell but refused
aid until he saw that the wounded soldiers
with him had been treated and taken to
shelter. He later died of his wounds.

ZANE, R. T., (Deceased) Capt,

U. S. M. G. While holding the town of
Bouresche, France, on the night of June
7^, 1918, he displayed such bravery as to
inq>ire the garrison to resist succesnully a
heav^ machine-gun and infantry attack by
superior numbers.

ZINNER. Fred J 2nd Id,

U. S. M. G. For extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, on
October 4, 1918. While attacking a
strongly held enemy i^osition, under heavy
machine-gun and artillery fire, he rallied
men of another company, who had become
separated from their organisation, to his
support. With these reinforcements his
I>latoon was able to relieve a very critical
situation.

United States Army

GHAMBERLIN, Stephen J Maj . tration of troop movements and close co-

U. S. A. For distinguished service in the operation with the Navy resulted in the

line of his profeesiottas Dispatch Officer at ~P»d lowhng pf troops at Hoboken and

the Port of Embarkation, fioboken. N. J. jonsequent qmck tum-arounds made by

troop transports.

DAVISON, Peter W Brig. Gen, MITGHELL. J. B Col,

U. S. A. For distinipiished wrvice in n. G. For distinguished service in the

ttie hne of his profession as Executive Une of his profession as Port Transporta-

Officer and Assist^t to the Gommanding tion Officer at the Port of New York.
General, Port of Embarkation, Hoboken,

N. J. OLIVER. UeweUyn W Col,

KENNEDY. James M Medical Corps .. ^. S. C. For distinguishai service in the

TT a A w J- A- • u J • • XV "^^ of !"» profession as Ghief of Sta£f, at the

U. S. A. For djstinguMhed service in the port of Embarkation. Hoboken. N. i.
line of his profession as Port Surgeon, Port

of Embarkation, Hoboken, N. J. His REMINGTON. Mortimer Maj,

oo-operation with the Naval Medical r\ x/r r^ ™ j-_x« • v j • •

authorities resulted in a high degree of ^J^'v^- Pu- For <h8tinguished service in

sanitation being maintained on board troop *^e hne of his profession as Sapping Infor-

transDorts. mation Officer at the Port of Embarkation.

^^ ' Hoboken, N. J.

"l^^^l- ^^^ f-: • ■ ■: : • • • ■■■:"'^- van SINDEBEN. Adrian Capt.

U. S. A. For distinguished service as /-. »* /^ -c j-^- • v^

Ghief of Staff to Gommanding General, ^, Q:. M. C, For diatinguirfied service m

Port of Embarkation. Hoboken. N. J. ' ft« ^^ 9^}^ Prof^nonas Awistant to the

Manne Director Shipping Gontrol Gom-

MG GABE. Richard A lA.Col, inittee. New York.

*u% ^' 9v- ^^ distinguished service in VAN.VOORHIS. Daniel Col,

the Ime of his profession m charge of the tt a a to j* *• • i i • • *v

Maintenance and Repair Division at the ,. ^- ?• A. For distmguia^ed wrvi^ m the

Port of Embarication.^boken. N. J. }f^ ^^ his prof ession as Ouef of Staff to the

Gommanding General, Port of Embarka-

MG MANUS. George H Brig. Gen. *^°"^' Newport News, Va.

U.S. A. For distinguished service in the WATT. David M Lt.Col.

line of his profession in charge of troop U. S. A. For distinguished service as

movements at the Port of Embarkation, Port Adjutant at the Port of Embarkation,

Hoboken, N. J. His successful adminis- Hoboken, N.J.

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BRAZIL

BURLAMAQUI. Armando. Comdr.

MESSEDER. Coelho Comdr.

FRANCE

ANGER. J. R. ^- Camdr.

BARTHE Commandant

B AKCOL. Paul . . Suro. Maj, Ic.

lUTAlLLE . , JW««<;

R( * tf H C ; A I N , L, J . M . Commi8$aire Principal

HONGRAIN, M LietU.

BRIRND. J. M. J

CAMUS, P LietU.

CAPRONNIER, A. P. L lA. Comdr.

duCHAYLA^E, A. D. M. B lAeut.

CHOVEL, J. F. V. G. H LietU.

COCO, J. B.C. A,, ....Ltetrf.

DE BRONAC d« Vnaelhas, J.H.P. . .Lieut.
DE CARPENTIER, M.P.L.F.M.. . .Lieut.

DEIjORT. H. a Lieut.

TfK MAHCILLAC, J. F. D .Lieut.

DOUCUETt E. J- N Comdr.

DRUJON, C J. A Comdr.

Ee?CA NDE. A. J. V Comdr.

FEkNET, J. L, M. • -Lieut-

FLOCH, L. , , . , Lt. Comdr.

GERgiPACH, M. J, E. L. F Comdr.

GILLV, E. L Capt.

CtTJlLPA. G. G. J^'

GUERiN, C. P Lt. Comdr.

GUI BERT, V. A.P Lt. Comdr.

HALBKONN, C. I. R Lieut.

HERK. Q. J. - , Comdr.

HUET, W. M Lt. Comdr.

JOtTRDAN Commandant

LAFHOGNE, J. K H Capt.

LANXADK. A, E. M R-Admr.

I.AUREN'S, C. A. Capt.

LAUREN^Th O. L V Comdr.

hK COENT, A. L Lieut. (J. O.)

LECOQ, M. L, J. H Lt. Comdr.

LE GAT.L, Fi^lix Louis Capt.

IJSGUERRE. Rob*rt Capt.

LEUEVRE, V. U Lieut. (J. O.)

L^HER. Y. G. M Lieut.

DE MAN DAT DE GRANCEY, M. C. G.

M, A , Lt. Comdr.

MEUIAHEC, Auguate Lieut. (J. O.)

MOREL, E, h. Comdr.

Mim I N, M [CHEL R'Admr.

0'NErL.t. a Comdr.

DES ORMEAUX. M. L Lieut.

PAMARD, L. E. A. Comdr.

PATER NOT, Mtturioe Lieut.

P<JDEH, Y. M Ena.

do PANTAVICE de VAUGARNY,

P. M, J Lieut,

POUYER, J. A. J.., Lieut.

ROBERT, T. J Lieut.

8ABATIER, J. A. Lieut.

8CIAS. L. J. E Comdr.

8CHWERER, A. G. A Lieut.

de 8TABENRATH, R. M. L Comdr.

TANZI, J. P Lieut.

TAVERA, C Lieut.

WALSER, Georges Lt. Comdr.

WEVERBERGH. E. C. H Lieut.

GREAT BRITAIN

BATE, E. R Chief Conttruetor

BERNACHI, L. C Lt. Comdr.

BLACKWOOD, A. T Comdr.

CAMPBELL, C. R Chief Conetructor

CRAVEN, F. W. Lieut.

DOWN, R. T Comdr.

EVANS, E. R. G. R Capt.

GICK, W. J Naval Store* Officer

GOODALL, 8. V Constructor

GRANT, W. C Mad.

HEARN, A. C Aast. Dir. of Storea

HILL, 8. A. Geary Comdr.

HITCHIN8, H. L. Comdr.

I8HERW00D, H Lt. Comdr.

LEITH, Lockhart Capt.

MOCK, H. O Lt. Comdr.

MULLENEUX. H. B Capt.

NANCE, A Surg. Capt.

PUTT, W. P Comdr.

8AWBRIDGE, H. R Comdr.

8HERST0N, G. P Comdr.

8TUART, R. N Lieut.

TEED. H. R Capt.

TRIMMER. P. H Comdr.

TYRE, J. H Capt.

WILDEY, A. G R-Admr.

WIN8L0W, H. 8 Lieut.

YOUNG, F. W Commodore

ITALY

ALONZO, Guiseppe

Ouardiamarina di Compl.

BURSAGLI, Ernesto Capt.

CALDERARA, Mario Lt. Comdr.

FIGARI, Prospero Lieut.

GUIDONI, A U.Col.

MANCINI, Guiseppe Lieut.

VALDIMIRO. Guiseppe LieuJt.

VALLI. Giulio Comdr.

VANNUTELLI. G Comdr.

JAPAN
KOBAYASHI. SeUo Capt.

PORTUGAL
da ROCHA. F. T. V

.Comd'

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T TPON the recommendation of the Board of Awards, the Secretary of the Navy
^ awarded the Letter of Commendation to the following officers and enlisted
men of the United States Navy in the World War for meritorious conduct in
keeping with the best traditions of the Naval Service as described in the citation
appearing under each man's name:

ADAMS, Roe R Comdr,

U. S. N. As Inspector of Ordnance in
charge of the Munhall District, comprising
western Pennsylvania, western New York,
Ohio, Kentucky and eastern Michigan, he
rendered highly meritorious service.

ALBERTY, Watie M Lietrf.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as an Assistant Surgeon serving at
U. S. Naval Base Hospital No. 2, Strath-
pefifer. Scotland.

ALLEN. Everett P Q. M., Ic.

U. S. N. While serving at the U. s!
Naval Air Station at Paimboeuf , France, he
showed exceptional attention to duty and
efficiency in flsdng and in the upkeep at
dirigibles.

ALLEN, Francis G Ena,

V. S. N. R. F. As an airship pilot
attached to United States Aeronautical
Forces abroad, he rendered highly meri-
torious service.

ALLEN, Frederick S Lieut,

U. S. N. R. F. As Aide to the Super-
intendent of the Aeronautical School at
Pensacola, he dig;>layed remarkably clear
judgment, initiative, energy and power in
the performance of his duties.

ALLEN, Robert H Lt. Comdr,

U. S. N. R. F. While in conmiand of the
U. S. S. Teresa on the occasion of the loss
of the U. S. S. Courtney and the U. S. S.
Douglas on April 27, 1010, in a heavy gale
off the coast of France, he displaved fine
seamanship and devotion to duty in
rescuing the crews of the vessels.

ALLEN, Roger Ens.

U. S. N. R. F. Your services at the
front with the 14-inch Naval batteries
which were sent to France were highly
meritorious.

ALMY, Augustus C Comdr.

U. S. N. As Senior Aide to the Com-
mandant, Navy Yard, Portsmouth, N. H.,
you rendered meritorious service.

ANCRUM, WUHam Comdr.

U. S. N. As Aide on the Staff of Com-
mander, U. S. Naval Forces in European
waters, you rendered valuable and meri-
torious service.

ANDERSON, Anton B Lt. Comdr.

cJli S- ?' ^^ ^*« Lieutenant on the
Staff of the Commander, Battleship Force
One, U. S. Fleet, he performed mentorious
service.

ANDERSON, Claude Ph. M., le.

V. S. N. While serving with the U. S.
Marmes at the front in France, On June 11,
1018, at the First Aide Station at Lucy, he
performed his duties with marked coolness
and courage.

ANDERSON, Oscar E Pay Clerk

U. S. N. R. F. Your services at the
front with the 14-inch Naval batteries
which were sent to France were highly
meritorious.

ANDERSON, Walter N C. Y.

U. S. N. While serving in the U. S.
Forces at Gibraltar, he was put in charge of
unloading supplv ships ana issuing stores
and performed the work with extraordinary
efficiency, ability and devotion to duty.

ANDREWS, Edward D Lieut.

U. S. N. He served at the front with
the 14-inch naval batteries which were sent
to France and rendered valuable service
during the War.

APPLEBY, Thomas Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. In the selection of sites
for radio stations along the Atlantic Coast
and in the great energy and efficiency dis-
plajred in the operation of the radio compass
stations, he rendered highly meritorious
service.

ARGENT. L. M M. M.

U. S. N. He participated as observer on

g*trols in the U. S. Aviation forces in
uropean Waters and on one occasion
bombed an enemy submarine. Unfor-
tunately the bomb failed to explode.

ARMS, Theodore J Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed highly meritori-
ous service in connection with administra-
tion of the Fleet Supply Base in South
Brooklyn.

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ARWINE. John S., Jr Comdr,

U. S. N. As executive officer of the
U. S. 8. MdnOe in connection with the
repair upkeep of the destroyer force based
on Queenstown and also his contribution to
the contentment and morale of that force
in the organization and management of the
U. S. Naval Men's Club on Shore, he per-
formed highly meritorious service.

ASHBROOK, Allan W Lieut,

U. 8. N. He performed meritorious
service in connection with the development
of the new mine used in the North Sea
Barrage.

ATKINS, Arthur K Comdr,

U. S. N. As officer in charge of the Avia-
tion Division of the Bureau of Engineer-
ing he was confronted by a great number of
difficult and pussling situations, all of
which he handled with marked ability,
judgment and success.

ATKINS, Lew M ." Comdr,

U. S. N. He performed exceptionally
valuable work in connection with destroyer
construction, first in the office of the
Superintending Constructor, Quincy, Mass.
and later in the Bureau of Construction and
Repair.

ATWOOD, Rasrmond L Ena.

U. S. N. R. F. As pilot of seaplanes, he
carried out a large number of hasardous
war patrol flights in the vicinity of enemy
coasts, with skill and daring.

BAILEY, John E Capt,

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service in the line of his profession as Con-
struction Officer at the Boston Navy Yard.

BAILEY.Zebner C.B.M,

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service as commander of the Armed Guard
of the S. S. Argonaut. On June 6, 1018,
when the ship was torpedoed, the Armed
Gufud, manned the guns but the submarine
was not sighted.

BAKER, Cecil S Comdr,

U. S, N. He performed meritorious
service in the line of his profession as Flag
Secretary and Fleet Supply Officer on the
Staff of the Commander-m-Chief, U. S.
Pacific Fleet.

BAKER, Virgil, (Retired) Lt. Comdr,

U. S. N. As officer in charge of the
Radio Station San Juan, Porto Rico, he
rendered highly meritorious service.

BALDWIN, Augustus M JLieut,

U. S. N. R. F. He performed valuable
service as Commanding Officer of the U. S.
Naval Air Station, Treguir, both in the
constructions and the Administration of
the Station.

BALDWIN, Frank Lt, Comdr,

U. S. N. He served at the front with the
14-inch Naval batteries which were sent to
France, and rendered valuable service
during the war.

BALDWIN, Frank P.. (Retired) . . . .Comdr,
U. S. N. During the war he served as
engineer officer at Brest and as Naval Port
Officer at Saint Nasaire and at Marseilles,
France. His services were of the greatest
assistance in the rapid turn around of
veflBsels at the ports.

BALLINGER, James G Capt.

U. S. C. G. He performed meritorious
service as Naval Route Officer, Fifth Naval
District, and Captain of the Port, Hampton
Roads, Va., and as director of coast-wise
shipping and routing of overseas ships
displayed marked abifity and judgment.

BARBER, Stewart E Comdr,

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
services as Aide on the Staff of Commander,
U. S. Naval Forces in European waters.

BARNES. Philip J ..Eru,

U. S. N. R. F. As an airship pilot
attached to United States Aeronautical
Forces abroad, he rendered highly meri-
torious service.

BARSTOW. Henry W Lt. Comdr,

U. S. N. R. F. He performed meri-
torious service as Aide on the Staff of the
Commander, U. S. Naval Forces in France.

BARSTOW, WiUiam A Lieut,

U. S. N. R. F. He performed meri-
torious service in charge of the construc-
tions of a pipe line across Scotland for
supplying fuel oil to allied vessels in the
North Sea. The constructions of the 37
miles of this pipe line in the period of two
months was a remarkable achievement and
an important contribution to the operation
of our own and allied naval forces.

BASS, Ivan E Comdr,

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service in the line of his profession as
Engineer Officer and head of Machinery
Division at the Boston Navy Yard.

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BAUGHMAN, Cortlandt C. . ,IA, Comdr.
U. S. N. He perfonned meiitoriouB
service in the administration of important
offices imder the Military Government of the
Dominican Republic and did a great deal
for the welfare of the Dominican people in
idl matters coming under his care.

BAYLIS. John S Capl.

U. S. C. G. He performed meritorious
service as Routing Officer, Third Naval
District.

BEAUREGARD, Augustin T C<nndr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Aide on the Staff of the Com-
mander-in-Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet.

BEECHER, Willis K LimU.

U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritori-
ous service in the line of hisprofession as
Aide to the Commandant, fx>urth Naval
District.

BELL, Clifford A., (Deceased) Ens,

U. S. N. R. F. He i>erformed extremely
yaluable service as pilot of a seaplane
patrolling from the Naval Base at Hampton
R(M9uls, especially during the period when
enemy suomarines were operating on the
Atlantic Coast.

BELL, T^lliam H Capi.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Sanitation Officer and later as
Medical Aide to the Commandant, Fifth
Naval District. His sanitation work in
connection with the development of the
Operating Base, and disposition of the sick
and wounded arriving in the district were
performed with marked ability and judg-
ment.

BELLATTY. William J Yeo., Ic.

U. S. N. R. F. While serving on the
U. S. S. Alcedo when that vessel was tor-
pedoed on Nov. 5, 1917, he secured the
ship's muster roll before abandoning the
ship and when in the water assisted an
exhausted shipmate to reach the boats.

BERG. Frank R Lt. Comdr,

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Squadron Engineer Officer on the
Staff of the Commander, Mine Squadron
One, U. S. Fleet.

BERNIER. Louis L. Lieut,

U. S. N. R. F. As Naval Port Officer at
Bordeaux, France, he rendered meritorious
service and displayed great efficiency and
initiative in Handiiy^g difficult and com-
plicated matters with limited and inex-
perienced personnel.

BERRY, Sergeant G Q. M., \c,

U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S.
Benham on lookout duty, on July 11, 1917,
he sighted the periscope of an enemy
submarine and gave the alarm immediately.
It is believed the convoy was thereby
saved from a successful enemy attack.

BERTRAND, William M U, (J. O.)

U. S. N. R. F. As Commanding Officer
of the U. S. S. DelavDare (S. P. No. 476) he
rendered highly meritorious service by his
seal and devotion to duty, especially in the
hasardous duty of assisting to locate mines.

BERWIND, Charles G LiwL

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service as a member of the Sti^ of the
Commander, Cruiser and Transport Force,
and on board the U. S. S. Powhatan and as
communication and gunnery officer on
board the U. S. S. St. Louia.

BIDDINGER, Aretas E Lieut,

U. S. N. ' R. F. As Senior Medical
Officer of the U. S. S. Von Steuben, he per-
formed highly meritorious service and dis-
played exceptional professional and execu-
tive ability.

BILLUPS, William R U (J. O.)

U. S. N. R. F. As Commanding Officer
of the U. S. B. Breakwater (S. P. No. 68), he
rendered meritorious service in the per-
formance of strenuous and hasardous
duties.

BISPHAM, Harrison A Capt,

U. S. N. He performed highly meri-
torious service as Aide on the Staff of
Commandant Fourth Naval District, in
charge of the operations, maintenance and
up-keep of all the naval forces in and about
the moutii of the Delaware River, including
mine sweeping, and convojdng vessels,
section bases and air forces.

BLACKSTONE, Henry Ideut,

U. S. N. R. F. As one of the officers of
the U. S. S. Wakiva, he participated in an
engagement with an enemy submarine on
November 28, 1917, as a result of which the
submarine was severely damaged.

BLANCHARD, Donald D Ena,

U. S. N. R. F. On the occasion of. the
explpsion of the T. A. Gillespie shell loading
Plant at Morgan, N. J., he displayed
oonqpicuous daring, coolness and efficiency
in charge of a party of enlisted men engaged
in rescue work.

BOLJ ES, Henry C.B.M,

U. S. N. While serving as member of the
Armed Guard U. S. S. J, L, Ludfenbaeh in

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an engagement with an enemy submarine
on Oct. 21, 1917, he rendered valuable aa-
aiatance as spotter.

BOONE, Charles U. Comdr,

V. 8. N. R. F. He performed meri-
torious service in the line of his profession
as District Supervisor, Naval Overseas
Transportation Service, Third Naval
District.

BOWEN, Harold G Comdr.

U. S. N. He p^ormed meritorious
service as Fleet Engineer Officer on the
Staff of the Commander-in-Chief, U. S.
Pacific Fleet.

BRADFORD. Gerard ...Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. As executive officer of the
U. S. S. San Diego his coolness, seal and
devotion to duty on the occasion of the
sinking of that vessel by enemy torpedo,
were highly meritorious.

BRAISTED, Frank A lA. Comdr.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service in command of the U. S. S. Beale
from October 17, 1918, until the end of the
submarine campaign.

BRIGGS, Zeno E Capt.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Commanding Officer of the
U. S. S. America mAking one round trip to
France, carrying troops, through waters
infested with enemy submarmes and

BROCK, Arthur E Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. As repair officer of the
New London Base and later at the Queens-
town Base, he displayed great resource,
ingenuitv and devotion to oTuty, as well as
remarkable professional ability.

BROOKE, Benjamin H LL Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Aide on the Staff of Commander,
U. S. Naval Forces in European waters.

BROOKE, Elsie Chi^ Nuree

U. S. N. While serving as Chief Nurse
at the U. S. Naval Hospital, Chelsea, Mass.,
she exhibited highly commendable devo-
tion to duty in attending to the sick,
particularly during the influensa epidemic
m the faU of 1918.

BROWN, Arthur Leroy (?. Af., 3c .

U. S. N. He was one of a party of six
volunteers from the U. S. S. Ozark and the
U. S. S. Annapolii which manned a boat
and made three trips through the surf off
Tamy^ico, Mexico, on Oct. 30, 1917,
rescuing survivors and treasure from the
stranded steamer Paddieford.

BROWN, George, Jr Capt.

U. S. N. While he was attached to the
Fleet Supply Base, South Brooklyn, New
York, he snowed excey^tional abih'ty in
connection with the provisions and clothing
depot.

BROWN, Thomas E Ch, Bten.

U. S. N. R. F. As Commanding Officer
of the U. S. S. Broum (S. P. No. 1050) he
rendered meritorious service by the seal
and devotion to duty, which he displayed
in the performance of his hasardous and
strenuous duties.

BROWNING, Carroll W Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. As Accounting Officer at
the U. S. Naval Gun Factory, Navy Yard.
Washin^n, D. C, and in establishing ana
conducting accounting at the Optical
Annex, Rochester, New York, he performed
highly meritorious service.

BRYAN, Thomas P Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritori-
ous service as Assistant Chief Cable Censor,
in the development of the Cable Censor-
ship which was brought to a high degree of
efficiency and administered throughout
the war wiUi results of the greatest possible
value.

BRYAN, Samuel Capt.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Midshipman, Store-keeper.
Commissary and Pay Officer, at the U. S.
Naval Academy.

BUECHNER, William R Lieut.

U. S. N. As commanding officer of the
U. S. S. OrioUt he rendered meritorious
service.

BUELL, Dexter C Lt. Comdr,

V. S. N. R. F. As an officer of the Bureau
of Ordnance, he performed highly meri-
torious service in connection with the
manufacture and inroection of the 14-inch
railway batteries and with the assembly of
the guns and mounts after their arrival in
France.

BUGBEE, Edwin P Lieut.

U. S. N. He served at the front with the
14-inch naval batteries which were sent to
France and rendered valuable service
during the war.

BURGESS, WILLIAM S U Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. As an officer of the Bureau
of Construction and Repair he performed
exceptionally valuable service in the
development of designs for heavier than
aircraft.

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BURKE, Walter S., (Retii^d) . .lA. Comdr,
U. S. N. As Planning Superintendent
of the Machinery Division of the Boston
Navy Yard, he performed highly meri-
torious service.

BURKHART, Prank T lA. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. As Commanding Officer
of the U. S. S. Cuigoa in the Train of the
Atlantic Fleet, he performed conspicuously
efficient service, keeping the Fleet supplied
with coal and at the same time turning out
trained officers and men Qualified for
service on his own and other ships.

BURT. Arthur G Irf. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. He rendered meritorious
service on board the U. S. 8. MaUory as
forward battery officer, and later as
navigator, and at all time he performed his
duties with alertness and efficiency.

BUTLER, Charles S Capt.

U. S. N. He performed highly meri-
torious service as Medical Aid on the Staff
of the Governor of the Virgin Islands.

BYRD, Richard E., Jr Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. He rendered valuable service
as Secretary and Orp^aniser of the Navy
Department Commission on Training
Camps, and trained men in aviation in the
ground school at Pensaoola, and in charge
of rescue parties and afterwards in charge
of air forces in Canada.

CAKE, Stuart W. Comdr,

U. S. N. He rendered valuable service
as Engineer Officer of the Navy Yard,
Olongapo, P. L, particularly in recon-
ditioning seised Geiman steamers.

CALLAMAN, Lucien D Bru.

U. S. N. R. F. As Communication
Watch Officer in the Fourth Naval District
he was charged with duties of a highly
confidential nature, requiring initiative and
executive ability of a high order, especially
during the enemy submarine campaign off
the Atlantic Coast.

CAMPBELL, Clifton C Ph.M,,2c.

U. S. N. While serving with the 6th
Regiment U. S. Marines, he rendered highly
commendable service in giving first aid to
the wounded. Particularly at the Bois de
Belleau on June 12, 1918, when he had been
blown out of a shallow trench by a high
eorolosive shell, he continued his work until
all wounded in the vicinity had been cared
for.

CAMPBELL, Herbert Lieut.

U. S. N. He performed meritcmous
service as an officer of the Naval Shore

patrol in Queenstown, Ireland, in which
capacity his tact, firmness and excellent
judgment were important factors in pre-
serving good order among officers and
enlisted men of the Navy on shore in a
foreign port and in maintaining friendly
relations with local inhabitants and officials.

CAMPBELL, James A., (Ret.) Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Aide and Communication Officer,
Fourth Naval District.

CANAGA, Bruce L Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Senior Aide and Tactical Officer,
on the Staff of the Commander, Submarine
Force, U. S. Fleet.

CANFIELD. Francis D Ent.

U. S. N. R. F. On the occasion of the
explosion of the T. A. Gillespie Shell
Loading Plant at Morgan, N. J., he dis-
played conspicuous daring, coolness and
efficiency in charge of a party of enlisted
men engaged in rescue work.

CAPEHART, Wadleigh Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. As Commanding Officer of the
U. S. Naval Air Station, Fromentine,
France, he dii^Iayed organising and ad-
ministrative ability of a hi^ order and the
success of that organisation was largely
due to his efforts.

CAPPS, S. R C.Q.M.

V. S. N. While serving at the U. S.
Naval Air Station at Paimboeuf, France,
from January to October, 1918, he showed
exceptional attention to duty and efficiency
in fljdng and in the upkeep of dirigibles.

CAREY, Joseph A U.{J.Q.)

U. S. N. R. F. He performed meri-
torious service as Aide on the Staff of the
Commander, U. S. Naval Forces in France.

CARPENTER, John S Capt.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Disbursing Officer at the Navy
Yard, Boston, Mass., and in charge of a
great variety of war activities at the Navy
Yard, and in the First Naval District.

CARR, George P Lieut.

U. S. N. He served at the front with
the 14-inch naval batteries which were
sent to France and rendered valuable
service during the war.

CARTER, Worrall R U. Comdr.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service in assisting efficiently and cheer-
fully in all work of the "Operations — ^Anti-
Submarine Division" of the Staff of the

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Commander, U. S. Naval Forces operating
in European waters. His energy, interest
and excellent example to others aided
greatly in the success of this work.

CASTLE, Guy W. S Comdr,

U. S. N. He rendered valuable service
in the Bureau of Steam Engineering in
Charge of the electrical equipment of
various types of vessels.

CATLIN, George L Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. As an officer of the Bureau
of Construction and Rq;>air, he performed
exceptionidly valuable service in the Third
Naval District in connection with the
inspection of paravanes, and later in the
Bureau in immediate charge of the work of
constructions of paravanes and the equip-
ment of Naval Vessels with these devices.

CECIL, Henry B Lt. Comdr,

U. S. N. He organised and operated the
United States Naval Air Station at L'Aber
Vrach, France, and the success of that
Station being largely due to his initiative,
courage and loyal devotion to du^.

CERVENY. Albert B. Af., 2c.

U. S. N. WhiJe serving on the U. S. S.
Balch on the occasion of a collision between
that vessel and the U. S. S. Paulding on
Oct. 20, 1918j he with two other men seeing
a collision imminent placed the depth
charges on safe.

CHAMBERS, Frank T Capt.

U. S. N. While special assistant in the
Bureau of Yards and Docks, he rendered
valuable service in connection with power
plants, fuel oil, wireless and telegraph con-
struction and also as Chief Engineer of the
U. S. Shipping Board Port Facilities
Commission.

CHAPMEN, Herbert S Lieut,

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as an Assistant Surgeon serving at
U. S. Naval Base Hospital No. 2, Strath-
pefFer, Scotland.

CHARLESWORTH, Charles C. B. M,

U. S. N. R. F. While serving on the
U. S. S. Jotcoh Jones, after that vessel was
torpedoed and sunk on Dec. 6, 1917, while
afloat on a raft, he removed part of nis own
clothing to tr^r and keep warm and idive
others more thinly clad than himself.

CHEFFY. George Ena.

U. S. N. R. F. He served at the front
with the 14-inch Naval batteries which
were sent to France and rendered valuable
service during the war.

CHILD, Warren G Comdr.

U. S. N. As the officer in charge of the
Technical Division of the Aviation Section
of the Force Commander's Staff, he per-
formed meritorious service.

CHURCH, Albert T Comdr,

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Flotilla Repair Officer of the
Destrover Force based at Queenstown,
where his seal, activity and resourcefulness
made it possible for the destroyers to main-
tain their patrol with remarkably brief
and infrequent intervals for overhaul.

CHURCH, Gaylord Lt. Comdr,

U. S. N. He performed highly meri-
torious service as Public Work Officer on
the Staff of the Governor of the Virgin
Islands.

CHURCH, John G Capt,

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service in the line of his profession as head
of the Department of Ordnance and
Gunnery at the U. S. Naval Academy.

CLARK, Thayer H Ph, M., 2c,

U. S. N. While serving with the U. S.
Marines at the front in France, on June 11,
1918, at the First Aide Station at Lucy, he
displayed marked coolness and courage, and
when the building in which he was operating
was struck by high explosive shells and
partially demolished, he returned to the
building against orders and brought out
first-aid dressings which a little later were
badly needed for the care of the wounded.

CLARKSON, Charles T M. M., le.

U. S. N. While serving at the U. S.
Naval Air Station at Paimboeuf, France
from January to October 1918, he showed
exceptional attention to duty and efficiency
in flying and in the upkeep of dirigibles.

CLEBORNE, Cuthbert J Comdr,

U. S. N. As supply officer at the U. S.
Navy Yard, Philadelpnia, Pa., he rendered
meritorious service by his application and
devotion to duty, untiring seal and display
of executive and administrative ability.

CLEGG, Charles C.B.M.

U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S.
Terry on March 23, 1918, when the Terry
went to the assistance of the U. S. S.
ManUyt following an explosion on that
vessel, he show^ courage and excellent
seamanship in handling a Doat of which he
was in charge while engaged in receiving
men from the Manley and transporting
them to the Terry,

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CLEMMER, Leon LieuL

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service as Medical Officer of the submarine
chaser detachment No. 2.

CLIFTON, Alfred L Lt. Comdr,

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Force Medical Officer on the
Staff of the Commander, Cruiser and
Transport Force.

COBEY. Elwood A Comdr,

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Officer in Charge of the Award
and Contract Sections of the enlarged
Purchase Division of the Bureau of Supplies
and Accounts.

COFFMAN, Richard B Comdr,

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Force Radio Officer on the Staff
of the Commander, Battleship Force Two,
U. S. Fleet.

COHEN. A. M Comdr.

U. S. N. He perfOTmed meritorious
service as Aide for Aviation on the Staff of
the Commander, U. S. Naval Forces in
France.

COLEMAN. Herbert R Lieut.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as an Assistant Surgeon serving at
the U. S. Naval Base Hospital, No. 2,
Strathpeffer, Scotland.

COLLIER, George A F., 2c.

U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S.
Alcedo when that vessel was torpedoed on
Nov. 5. 1917. though knocked down by the
explosion, he stopped the engine and then
in darkness, lifted the boiler safety valve
before abandoning the ship.

CONARD, Charles Capi.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Supply Officer at the Naval Gun
Factory.

CONGER. Omar D JA. Comdr,

U. S. N. As a member of the First
Aeronautical Detachment to reach France,
he performed meritorious service in obtain-
ing the equii>ment used for United States
Naval Aviation and that the rapid ex-
pansion of this Service was largely due to
nis foresight and initiative.

CONNER, James F U. Comdr,

U. S. N. As a member of the naval
examining board. Bureau of Supplies and
Accounts, he rendered highly meritorious
service in the careful and thoroughly

efficient manner in which at all time he
performed all of the new and extremely
difficult duties presented to him.

CONWAY, Frank A CO. M.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service as commander of the Armed Guard
of the S. S. Grace. On July 12. 1917, that
ship was torpedoed, the oil cargo caught
fire from the explosion and the ship sank
in twelve minutes.

COOK, Arthur B Comdr,

U. S. N. He performed merit<niou8
service as Flag Lieutenant and Fleet Signal
Officer on the Staff of Commander-in-
Chief, U. S. Fleet.

COOK, Nathan E Lieut,

U. S. N. As Commanding Officer of the
U. S. S. Favorite he took a conspicuous and
creditable part in the operation of salvaging
the U. S. S. Narraganaett.

COOLEY, Victor E Lt. (/.<?.)

U. S. N. R. F. He performed meri-
torious service as Aide on the Staff of the
Commander, U. S. Naval Forces in France.

CORLEY, William A Lt. Comdr.

n. S. N. As an officer of the Bureau of
Ordnance, charged with the development
and manufacture of mine-anchors for the
mark VL mine used in the Northern
Barrage, he performed extremely valuable
service, and further he assisted materially
in the design of the firing mechanism for
this mine.

COTTON. John M F.. Ic.

U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S.
Ammen, when sections of manhole gasket
on a boiler blew out on June 17, 1919, he
closed the master valves of the burners of
the adjoining boiler. In doing this his
arms were scalded with steam. His action
in assisting the watertender in charge waa
of great aid in saving the lives of men in the
fireroom.

COUDEN. Albert R R-Admr.

U. S. N. He performed exceptionally
meritorious service in a duty of great
responsibility as a member of the Shipping
Board representing the Bureau of Ordnance
and connected with the War Industries
Board on the Committee of Steel Pro-
duction.

COXE, Lewis Comdr,

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service in command^^of the U. S. Tiwosport
Saratoga carrying troops to France on one
round trip.

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CRAMER, Ambrose C Lieut.

U. S. N. R. P. While on duty with the
Aviation Forces operating in France, in
charge of the Pubbc Works Organisation,
his services were of great value, and through
his intelligence, efficient and unremitting
efforts and businees-like methods, both
the building up and demobilisation of the
Public WonoB mterests were accomplished
with marked success.

CRAMER, Harvey G Ll. (J. O.)

U. S. N. R. F. As Commanding Officer
of the U. S. S. MeKeeverBroa. (S. P. 683)
he rendered meritorious service.

CRANDALL. Rand P Capl.

U. S. N. He performed exceptionally
meritorious service in a duty of great
responsibili^ in connection with the
problem of providing general medical
supplies for the Navy.

CRAVEN. Mathew C. Y.

U. 8. N. He was supply yeoman of the
rescuing ship at New York and carried on
his exacting and onerous duties most
efficiently and satisfactorily under trying
conditions.

CRAVEN. Tunis A. M Lieut,

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Aide and Fleet Radio Officer on
the Staff of the Commander-in-Chief, U. S.
Asiatic Fleet, and later, in the Navy De-
partment in connection with the develop-
ment of Inter-allied trans-Atlantic Commu-
nication Service; and especially in very
important and efficient work at the Inter-
Alued Radio Conference at Paris.

CREIGHTON, John M Lieut.

U. S. N. On August 21, 1918, whUe in
command of the U. 8. 8. N-5 it became
necessary to calk a dangerous leak resulting
from a collision, this work was successfully
accomplished and the vessel's safety
assiured, largely as a result of his skilful
manoeuvering of the vessel in the heavy
sea then running.

CRENSHAW. RusseU 8 Lt. Comdr.

U. 8. N. He performed meritorious
service as Aide on the Staff of the Com-
mander, Division Six, U. 8. Fleet.

CROCKER, John W C.B.M.

U. 8. N. R. F. While engaged in com-
mand of the U. 8. 8. FearleaSt he performed
meritorious service in sweeping the channels
in the entrance of the Delaware Capes from
June to Oct. 1918.

CROWELL, David C Comdr.

U. 8. N. He performed highly meri-
torious service as Aide and Fmancial
Advisor to the Governor of the Virgin
Islands.

CULLEN. Jonathan W. M. M., Ic

U. 8. N. R. F. As engineer of aircraft
attached in the U. 8. Naval Aviation
forces, abroad, he participated in several
hasardous flights.

CUNNINGHAM. John C Ll. Comdr.

U. 8. N. As Navigator of the U. 8. 8.
SanFrancieco, he successfully and accurately
navigated that ship during the work of
lasting a mine barrage in the North Sea, the
conditions at the time being exceptionally
difficult because of low visibility and strong
currents. The requirements of the work
deinanded unusual accuracy in fixing
positions and courses to insure connecting
up new field with those previously laid.

CURRAN, Stanley T .Ena.

U. 8. N. R. F. As an airship pilot
attached to the United States Aero-
nautical Forces abroad, he rendered highly
meritorious service.

CURTIS, Lawrence. JAeut.

U. 8. N. R. F. As executive officer of
the Aeronautic School at Pensacola,
Florida, he rendered highly meritorious
service. His personality, ability, devotion
to duty and initiative were of a high order.

CUTLER. Roger W. Xt. (J.O.)

U. 8. N. R. F. As pilot of a seaplane, he
carried out a large number of hasardous
war patrol flights in the vicinity of enemy
coastb, with skill and daring.

DAHL. John E lA.iJ.G.)

U. 8. N. R. F. He performed highly
meritorious service in connection with the
salvage of the U. 8. 8. Frederick R. Kellogg
after that vessel had been sunk by the
ei^losion of a mine off the Atlantic Coast,
in water so deep as to make the matter of
salvage one of extreme difficulty. He
displayed a high degree of initiative,
determination and skill, which resulted in
the saving of the ship and cargo.

DALEN, John H Ens.

U. 8. N. R. F. As instructor in Aerial
Bombing and Gunnery, he performed
meritorious service.

DANIELS, Joseph F Comdr.

U. 8. N. He rendered meritorious
service as aide on the Staff of the Com-
mander. U. 8. Naval Forces in European
Waters.

DASHIELL. Robert B Lieut.

U. 8. N. As Commanding Officer of the
U. 8. Naval Air Station, LaPallice, France,
he performed exceptionally valuable service

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in the construction and administration of
the Station under unusually tedious con-
ditions.

DAVIS, Frank H U. (J. O.)

U. S. N. R. F. While acting as pilot of a
seaplane operating in the vicinity of
Hampton Roads, Virginia, March 13, 1918,
he went to the assistance of Ensign Mac-
NaughtoD. U. S. N. R. F., whose plane had
fallen to the water, pinning him under the
wreckage. Lt. Davis dove overboard into
the extremely cold water and heroically
dove under the wreck in the e£Fort to
extricate Ensign MacNaughton, persist-
ing in these efforts until MacNaughton's
body was finally extricated.

DAVIS, Hartwell C Lieut.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service as Aide and Fleet Radio Ofiicer on
the Staff of the Commander in Chief, U. S.
Asiatic Fleet.

DAVIS, Parlett L Ens.

U. S. N. R. F. He rendered valuable
service at the front with the 14-inch naval
batteries which were sent to France.

DAVIS, Walter N U. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. He performed highly
meritorious service in connection with the
salvage of the steamship Frederick R.
Kellogg and Herbert L. Pratt, after those
vesseLs ^ had been sunk off the Atlantic
Coast in water so deep as to make the
matter of their salvage one of extreme
difficulty. The work done by him in these
two cases called for a high degree of initia-
tive, determination and skill, and its suc-
cessful performance resulted in the saving
of ships and cargoes.

.DAVIS, Winfield C Era.

U. S. N. R. F. He rendered valuable
service at the front with the 14-inch Naval
batteries which were sent to France.

DAVY. Charles G U. Comdr.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service in command of the U. S. S. Kim-
herly from October 7, 1918, until the end of
the submarine campaign.

DECKER, Corbin J Comdr.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service as Medical Officer in Charge of
health and sanitation at the U. S. Naval
Air Station, Pensacola, Fla. He displayed
marked skill in handling the influensa
epidemic at that station.

DE COSTA. John Gunner

U. S. C. G. On the occasion of the
disastrous explosion at Halifax. N. S., on

Dec. 6, 1917, he performed much valuable
humanitarian service as a member of a re-
lief party sent on shore from the U. S. S.
MorriU.

DENNIS, John B Capt.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Officer in Charge of the Naval
Dispensary, Navy Department.

DICHMAN, Grattan C U. Comdr.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service in command of the U. S. S. Conyng-
ham from September 21, 1918, until the
end of the submarine campaign.

DIEFFENBACH, A. C. (Ret.). . .Comdr.
U. S. N. As an officer of the Bureau of
Ordnance in charge of the Midvale Inspec-
tion District, he handled many difficult
administrative problems with marked
ability. The district under his supervision
produced much of the mining material
used in the North Sea Barrage, as well as
that used on the 7-inch tractor and 14-inch
railway mounts.

DINGER, Henry C Comdr.

U. S. N. As commanding officer of the
U. S. S. Maumee from May 17 to July 4,

1917, he rendered meritorious service.

DODD, Harold Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. . He performed meritorious
service as Division Radio Officer on the
Staff of the Commander Division Nine,
U. S. Fleet, operating with British Grand
Fleet from Dec. 7, 1917, until after sur-
render of German fleet.

DODSON, WiUiam P Ena.

U. S. N. R. F. He was in command of
U. S. S. C-136, which left New London on
Sept. 26, 1918 and arrived at Gibraltar
Nov. 6, 1918. In spite of the long voyage
the vessel under his command was able to
proceed within a few hours for duty on the
barrage of the Straits of Gibraltar on which
duty it continued until the armistice Nov.
11, 1918.

DONAVIN. Kirkwood H Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Aide on the Staff of the Com-
mander Newport News Division, Cruiser
and Transport Force.

DONLIN, George F Eng., Ic.

U. S. N. R. F. While serving on the
U. S. S. Arcturua at sea on November 6,

1918, he displaved marked courage and
energy as one of a party of six men which
plugged the broken section of the main
injection while the fireroom and engine
room were flooded to a height of five feet,
thereby in all probability saving the ship
from sinking.

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DOWELL, Jonathan S., Jr Comdr.

V. 8. N. He performed meritorious
servioe as Force Gunnery Officer on the
Staff of the Commander, Battleship Force
One, U. S. Fleet.

DOWNES, John Comdr,

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Assistant in Charge of Reserve
Officers' Classes.

DOYLE, John P C. B. M.

U. 8. N. R. F. While serving on the
U. 8. 8. Alcedo on two occasions; first on the
torpedoing of the ArUillea on Oct. 17, 1917
ana second on the torpedoing of the Finland
on Oct. 28, 1917, he took charge of the
whaleboat of the A-leedo and rescued a
number of men from the torpedoed vessels
under difficult conditions. When the U. S.
8. Alcedo was torpedoed on Nov. 5, 1917,
he succeeded unaided in lowering the
whaleboat.

DRAEMEL, Milo F Comdr.

U. 8. N. He performed meritorious
service as Flag Lieutenant on the Staff of
the Commander. BatUeship Force Two,
U. 8. Fleet.

DUCKETT, Edmund D Lt. (J, O.)

U. 8. N. He rendered valuable service
at the front with the 14-inch Naval batteries
which were sent to France.

DUNCAN. Daniel Lieut.

U. 8. N. He performed meritorious
service as Mining Gunner on the U. 8. S.
Baltimore durinc^ the operations of planting
mines off the Irish Coast and in the North
Sea Barrage.

DUNCAN, TTilliam B Comdr.

U. 8. N. R. F. As executive officer of
the Receiving Ship at New York, and at
intervals, as Commanding Officer of that
Receiving Ship, he performed highly
meritorious servioe.

DUNN. Charles A Comdr.

U. 8. N. As Ship Superintendent of the
U. 8. 8. Melville on March 28, he displayed
marked energy, seal and ability in handling
urgent repairs to the machmery of the
U. 8. 8. Tucker as a result of which that
vessel was enabled to leave the dry dock
after a very short period of delay and to
resume her duties on patrol at a tmie when
this duty was very much needed.

DUNNING, W. B. (Ret.) U. Comdr.

U. 8. N. He performed meritorious
service as Cable Censor at San Francisco.

DYER, George P Comdr.

U. 8. N. He performed meritorious
service as Assistant to the Supply Officer of
the Navy Yard, Norfolk, and later as
Supply Officer, charged with the fiurnishing,
care and shipping of a great volume of
supplies in and from the District.

EAGLE, Carlton R Lieut.

U. 8. N. He performed meritorious
service as Squadron Supply Officer on the
Staff of the Commander, Mine Force, U. 8.
Fleet.

EASDALE, David Cpir.

U. 8. N. R. F. As ship's carpenter of the
U. 8. 8. San Diego, he p^ormed his duties
with exceptional thoroughness at the time
that vessel was sunk by enemy torpedo.

EATON, Joseph A Ene,

U. 8. N. R. F. As an airship pilot
attached to United States Aeronautical
Forces abroad, he rendered highly meri-
torious service.

EDDY, Spencer Lt. Comdr.

U. 8. N. R. F. He rendered meritorious
service in organising and operating a
branch office of Naval Intelligence in
New York, and through his efforts, many
enemy activities were brought to light and
enemy suspects apprehended.

EDWARDS, Walter F. M Lt. Comdr.

U. 8. N. R, F. He performed meritori-
ous service as Commanding Officer of the
U. 8. 8. Maui in making one trip to France,
carrying troops through waters infested
with enemy submarines and mines.

ELLIS, Mark St. Clair Comdr.

U. 8. N. He displayed marked heroism
on the occasion of tne erolosion of the
black-powder magasine at the Navy Yard,
Mare Island, California, July 9, 1917,
after the explosion he risked his life in
efforts to prevent further explosions, and
showed seal and efficiency m promptly
resuming the work of the magasine.

ENDEL, Solomon Lt. Comdr.

U. 8. N. He performed meritorious
service as Flag Secretaiy on the Staff of the
Commander, First Division, U. 8. Fleet.

ENDICOTT, Mordecai T R-Admr.

U. 8. N. He performed exceptionally
meritorious service in a duty of freat
responsibility acting in an advisory
capacity to the Chi^ of Bureau of Yards
and Docks, and as a member of various
special boards dealing with matters of great
importance in connection with the prose-
cution of the war.

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EUBANK, Gerald A Ena.

U. S. N. R. F. He rendered valuable
service at the front with the 14-inoh Naval
Batteries which were sent to France.

EVANS, Sydney K Capt.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Chaplain of the U. S. Naval
Academy.

EVERITT. Samuel E O.M.,2c.

U. S. N. R. F. While serving on the
U. S. S. Conynoham when a heavy storm
was encountered on Nov. 7. 1918, and when
several depth charges had broken loose, he
aided in securing them under dangerous
circumstances.

FARENHOLT, Anunen Capt,

U. S. N. He performed exceptionally
meritorious service while serving as Senior
medical officer at the U. S. Naval Training
Camp, San Diego, Cal. and in establishing
the hospital at the camp.

FARRELL, Franklin Jjieut,

U. S. N. R. F. As an officer of the
Bureau of Ordnance on duty in the New
England Inspection District, he performed
exceptionally important duty, especially
in discovering what was wrong with the
Bridgeport Projectile Company.

FAWCETT. Stanley B F.. Ic.

U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S.
Ophir when a fire broke out on that vessel,
he volunteered to take a hose into the coal
bunker and succeeded in putting out the
fire, and also crawled between decks to play
the hose on flames coming through dnims
of oil which were liable to erolode. He
displayed great courage and devotion to
duty.

FAWELL, Reed M Comdr,

U. S. N. He i^erformed meritorious
service as Acting Director of Naval Com-
munications during the absence of the
Director in Europe for a period of three
months.

FENNER, Edward B Capt.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Head of the Department of
Navigation at the U. S. Naval Academy.

FIELD, James G Capt.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service in command of the Naval Hospital
at the U. S. Naval Academy.

FIELD, Thomas M Lieut.

U. S. N. He rendered valuable service
at the front with the 14-inch naval batteries
which were sent to France.

FISCHER, Herman E Xt. Comdr.

U. S. N. While on duty in the Bureau of
Ordnance charged with co-ordinating the
many details connected with the Northern
Mine Barrage, he pcnrformed exceptionally
valuable service.

FLINT. James A U. (J.O.)

U. S. N. R. F. As an officer of the Tor-
pedo Station, he made a special study of
torpedo mechanisms with such success that
he was able to increase the range of tor-
pedoes by about five thousand yaxda.
besides making other improvements of
great value.

FOLEY. Paul Capt.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service while serving under the orders of
Chief of Naval Operations in assisting in
the complex problems of supplying and
distributing fuel oil required for the war
operations of the Allies and the United
States.

FOSTER, William H Eru.

U. S. N. R. F. He performed excep-
tionall:^ valuable services in charge of ship
inspection in the Fourth Naval District, in
which capacity he developed a system of
inspection wmch became the model for
siniilar work in other districts.

FOY. Edward J U. Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Flag Lieuten&nt and Fleet
Personnel Officer on the Staff of the Com-
mander-in-Chief, U. S. Atlantic Fleet.

FRANKLIN, Benjamin R Sea.,' 2c.

U. S. N. While serving at the Naval Air
Station, Pensacola, on June 17, 1918, he was
in a boat from the station with two others
when a seaplane fell in the water. He
immediately dove overboard and under the
wreckage in the endeavor to rescue men
supposed to be in the plane.

FRITSCH. TTilKam J Bgler.

U. S. N. He rendered valuable service
while serving on the U. S. S. Kittery in
October 1918. when the hospital corpsmen
had been laid up with influensa, he volun-
teered for service with the patients for a
number of days until he was himself
stricken with the disease.

FULLER, Samuel R lA. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. As officer-in-charge of all
Navy purchases of steel and steel products,
he rendered meritorious service and showed
aggressiveness and organisation ability.

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FURLONG, William R Comdr,

U. S. N. As an officer of the Bureau of
Ordnance in charse of the Fire Control
Section, he showed exceptional ability in
collecting and utilising information from
our own and other naval services.

GAFFNEY, Francis L Ens.

U. S. N. R. F. He rendered valuable
service at the front with the 14-inch naviJ
batteries which were sent to France.

GAFFNEY, John J Irf. Comdr.

U. S. N. As Officer-in-Charge of the
Clothing Factoiy at Charleston, he per-
formed meritorious service and displayed
tact and good judgment in the excellent
performance of his work,

GALLOUPE, Chauncey A Ens.

U. 8. N. R. F. As pilot of a seaplane, he
carried out a large number of hasardous
war patrol flights in the vicinity of enemy
coasts, with skill and daring.

GARTNER. Walter C. F Ens.

U. S. N. R. F. On the occasion of the
explosion of the T. A. Gillespie Shell Load-
ing Plant at Morgan, N. J., he displayed
conspicuous daring, coolness and efficiency
in charge of a party of enlisted men engaged
in rescue work.

GARTON. WiU M C(mdr.

U. S. N. He rendered conspicuous and
efficient service in planning the construc-
tion of and commanding the Naval Hospital
at Charleston, S. C, in organising the
Medical Department of the 6th Naval
District and as Surgeon of the Navy Yard.

GATHEMANN, Adolph A Lieut.

U. S. N. While attached to the Boston
Navy Yard, and First Naval District, he
performed highly meritorious service.

GEYER, Clarence H Ens.

U. S. N. R. F. As an airship pilot
attached to United States Aeronautical
Forces abroad, he rendered hi^^ily meri-
torious service.

GHORMLEY, Robert L Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Flag Lieutenant on the Staff of
the Commander, Battleship Force One,
U. S. Fleet.

GIBBS, Fred F.. le.

U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S.
Arcturtu at sea, on Nov. 6, 1918, he dis-
played marked courage and energy as one
of a party of six men plugged the broken
section of the main injection while the

fireroom and engine room were flooded to a
height of five feet, thereby in all probability
saving the ship from sinking.

GILDER, George DeH Ens.

U. S. N. R. F. While acting as pilot of a
seaplane operating in the vicinity of
Hampton Roads, Virginia, March 13, 1918,
he went to the assistance of Ensign Mac-
Naughton, U. S. N. R. F., whose plane had
fallen to the water pinning him under the
wreckage. Ensign Gilder went overboard
into the extremely cold water and heroio-
al^ dove under the wreck in the effort to
extricate Ensign MacNaughton, persisting
in these efforts until his Body was finally
extricated.

GILES, Jerome A F.. Ic.

U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S.
Ophir when a fire broke out on that vessel,
he volunteered to take a hose into the coal
bunker and succeeded in putting out the
fire and also crawled between decks to play
the hose on flames coming through drums
of oil which were liable to explode. He,
thereby, displayed great courage and
devotion to duty.

GILL, Charles C Comdr.

U. S. N. As Gunnery Officer of the
U. S. S. SeatOe during the earlypart of the
war, and later as Executive Officer of the
U. S. S. Oeorge WashinffUm, he rendered
meritorious service.

GILLETTE, Claude S Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. While attached to the U. S.
Naval Repair Station at Brest, France, he
rendered valuable service in connection
with the erection of repair shops and equip-
ment and particularly in handling impOT^
tant repair work on a number of ships
torpedoed or grounded.

GILMARTIN. Michael W Lieut.

U. S. N. While serving at the U. S.
Naval Gun Factory, Washington, he
exhibited seal and ener^^jr in repairing and
getting in proper condition old ^uns and
mounts in store and ready for service at the
opening of the War, and invented certain
devices considered to have merit in con-
nection with handling ammunition.

GILLMOR, Reginald E Lieut.

V. S. N. R. F. He performed meritori-
ous service as Aide on the Staff of Com-
mander, U. S. Naval Forces in European
Waters.

GILPIN, Charles E U. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. He performed meri-
torious service in the Plans Division of the
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connection with the collection and dis-
semination of information and as Liaison
Officer between the Department and
Foreign Naval Officials.

GOLDSBOROUGH, McGiU R Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service in charge of the Supply Department,
Naval Overseas Transportation Depart-
ment and Supply Officer of the Fourth
Naval District.

GORMAN, Frank J Lt (J. G.)

U. S. N. R. F. As Night Communica-
tion Officer in the Fourth Naval District,
he performed meritorious service.

GORTON, Adolphus W Ens.

U. S. N. R. F. As First Pilot of Seaplane
il-2245, he displayed unusual seal and
resourcefulness when, under very difficult
conditions, he succeeded in carrjring out
his orders and in bringing his seaplane from
Hampton Roads to Anacostia, D. C. on
February 5, 1019.

GRAHAM, William J LietU.

U. S. N. On May 1 , 1917, while attached
to the U. S. S. Wisconsin, the tracer charge
of a 6-inch shell on^ a lighter alongside
became ignited. He immediately jumped
onto the lighter and threw the shell over-
board. As there was a large quantity of
powder on the lighter, his prompt and
courageous action may have been the means
of preventing a very serious accident.

GRAVES, Carroll S Comdr.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service in command of the U. S. S. Tucker
from November 1, 1018, until the end of the
submarine campaign.

GREEN, Carl M Capt.

U. S. C. G. He performed meritorious
service in preventing the German ship
KD-3t interned in the harbor of San Juan,
Porto Rico, from being sunk by her crew
on April 6, 1917.

GREEN, Fitahugh Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Aide on the Staff of the Com-
mander, Division Six, U. S. Fleet.

GREENE, Charles L Lieut.

U. S. N. As Commanding Officer of the
U. S. S. Kingfisher^ he rendered meri-
torious service in the performance of his
duties, which were both strenuous and
hasardous.

GREGORY, Samuel Gunner

U. S. N. While attached to the U. S. S.
0-6, he performed highly meritorious

service, behaving with marked coolness
and efficiency, on the . occasion of that
vessel's being fired upon on August 7, 1918.

GRIFFIN. Virgil C. Jr Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as a member of the First Aero-
nautical Detachment to reach France, and
subsequently in command of United States
Naval Air Station at St. Trojan, France.

GRISWOLD, Rettig A Ens.

U. S. N. R. F. As an Airship Pilot
attached to United States Aeronautical
Forces abroad, he rendered highly meri-
torious service.

GROSVENOR, Theodore P Lt. (J. G.)

U. S. N. R. F. As an Airship Pilot
attached to United States Aeronautical
Forces abroad, he rendered meritorious
service.

GRYLLS, Humphrey M. K Ens.

U. S. N. R. F. He rendered valuable
service at the front with the 14-inch Naval
batteries which were sent to France.

GUNNELL, John H Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service in developing, organising and
administrating the Naval Aircraft Store-
house at Gloucester, N. J.

HAAEE, Frederick J Capt.

U. S. C. G. He performed meritorious
service as Commander of the patrol and
other defense boats at the mouth of the
Delaware during the early part of the war
and later in command of the Cape May
section Base, including the patrol boats,
sub-chasers and other craft based thereon.

HAAS, Ewart G Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service in command of the U. S. S. Sigoumey
from Oct. 6, 1018 to Oct. 10, 1018.

HAGNER, Ignatius T Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service in his able and successful adminis-
tration of the fiscal and commercial in-
terests of the Dominican Republic, under
the Military Government, and later as
Food Controller under the same Govern-
ment.

HALSEY. WiUiam F.. (Ret.) Capt.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service while on duty in the Bureau of
Constructions and Repair, where he was
charged with the supplying of naval
vessels with boats, life-saving appliances,
and miscellaneous equipment, especially
for the protection of troops during their
transport through the xone of submarine
operations.

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HAMLET, Harry G Capt.

U. S. C. G. While in command of the
U. S. S. Marietta on the occasion of the loss
of the U. S. S. Courtney and the U. S. S.
Jamea on April 27, 1918 in a heavy gale off
the coast of France, he dieplayed fine sea-
manship and devotion to duty in rescuinc
the crews of those vessels.

HAMNER, Edward G Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Manager of the Industrial
Department, Naval Station, New Orleans
and District Constructor and District
Engineer, Eighth Naval District.

HANCOGK. John T 3f . 3f ,. Ic.

U. S. N. While serving at the U. S.
Naval Air Station at Paimboeuf, France,
from January to October, 1018, he showed
exceptional attention to duty and efficiency
in flying and in the upkeep of dirigibles.

HARRIS, Fred C.B.

U. S. N. While serving in the U. S.
Aviation Forces abroad, ^men a seaplane
in whidi he was riding crashed in the
Humber River, England, on Oct. 28, 1918,
he displayed great courage. Though in a
dased condition he endeavored to assist
two other occupants of the plane from the
wreckage before he was rescued himself.

HARRIS, Jack H Lieut.

U. S. N. During the severe epidemic of
influenza, he rendered exceptionally meri-
torious service in caring for the sick and by
his skill and careful attention to duty
fcreatly restricted the spread of the disease
m the Sixth Division, Battle^p Fleet.

HARRIS, Thomas D Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed highly meri-
torious service in the Third Naval District
in connection with the allotment and in-
spection of meats.

HARRISON, Homer H. H Lieut.

U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S.
Warrington on the occasion of the torpedo-
ing of the U. S. S. President Lincoln on
May 31, 1918, he volunteered to take a
boat in a heavy sea and rescue the survivors
on rafts which operation was conducted
in a very able way.

HARRISON. Paul H Capt.

U. S. G. G. He performed meritorious
sennce in the development and adminis-
tration of Naval Training Gamp at Gape
May, N. J.

HART, Lynn N Lieut.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as an Assistant Surgeon serving at
U. S. Naval Base Hospital No. 2. Strath-
peffer, Scotland.

HARTIGAN. Charles C .Comdr.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service in command of the U. S. S. Casein
from Nov. 1, 1918, until the end of the
submarine campaign.

HARTLINE, Effinger E Lievi.

U. S. N. He rendered highly meri-
torious service and showed marked adminis-
trative ability as Officer-in-Gharge of the
stores accounting of the Naval service.

HASLER, Thomas B Lt. Comdr.

TJ. S. N. R. F. He performed meri-
torious service in connection with repairs
to German ships taken over at the beynning
of the war, and their supply and equipment
for (his) transport duty, in which capacity
knowledge of merchant marine affairs and
of the repair and supply facilities of New
York were of the greatest possible value
and were generously and unremittingly
placed at the service of the government.

HASSELBARTH, Percy EL, 2c.

U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S.
C-332 on Oct. 9, 1918, he with another
man in a wherry rescued an officer and three
enlisted men from SC-219 when that vessel
was ablase and the ammunition exploding.
He displayed great courage and devotion
to duty.

HATGH, John F ...Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Supply Officer on the Staff of the
Commander of the Train, U. S. Fleet.

HAWKINS, Aahton W Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. As pilot of a seaplane, he
carried out a lar^ number of hasaidous
war patrol flights m the vicinity of enemy
coasts, with skill and daring.

HAWKINS, Rodes H Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. He rendered meritorious
service in command of the U. S. S. Sterrett
from Oct. 14, 1918 until the end of the
submarine campaign.

HAYDEN. Joseph R Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. He rendered valuable
service at the front with the 14-inch Naval
batteries which were sent to France.

HEMINGWAY. Henry G Lieut.

U. S. G. G. He performed meritorious
service as officez^in-charge of a workims
party sent on share from the U. S. S.
Morrill at Halifax, N. S. to assist in
humanitarian work following the disastrous
explosion of December 6, 1917.

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HENNING. George W. Sea.

U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S.
Parker t he was the first lookout to sight an
enemy submarine which was attacked on
Aug. 3, 1017. He displayed marked seal
ana attention to duty.

HENRY. Sidney M Capt.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service in charge under the Bureau of Con-
struction and Repair of Plant Design,
Construction, Equipment and Organisa-
tion.

HENRY. William B Lt. Comdr,

U. S. N. R. F. He rendered meritorious
service by organising and establishing the
branch office of Naval Intelligence at
Philadelphia, Pa., and conducting many
important investigations.

HEWLETT, George W. U. Comdr.

U. S. N. As Navigator and Gunnery
Officer of the U. S. S. BaUimoret he per-
formed meritorious service.

HICKEY, Andrew S Comdr.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service in command of the U. S. S. WUket
from Oct. 21, 1918, until the end of the
submarine campaign.

HILEMAN. Joseph L Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Head of the Department of
Marine Engineering and Naval Construc-
tions at the U. S. Naval Academy.

HILL, James B Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritori-
ous service as Commanding Officer of the
U. S. S. Firdand in making one trip to
France, canying troope, through waters
infested with enemy submarines and mines.

HIMMELBLAU. David Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. He rendered meritorious
service in the Accounting Division in
charge of cost and financial investigations
of various sorts.

HINES, John W Ens.

U. S. N. R. F. As an Airship Pilot
attached to United States Aeronautical
Forces abroad, he rendered highly meri-
torious service.

HIRSHORN, Maurice S Lieut.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service in charge of naval supplies of
vessels operating in the waters of the
Fourth Naval District.

HODGES. Kenneth B Ent,

U. S. N. R. F. He rendered meritorious
service as an Airship Pilot attached to the
United States Naval Air Forces in England.

HODSON, Merritt Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Flag Lieutenant on the Staff of
the Commander, First Division, U. S.
Fleet.

HOFFMAN, Francis W Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. He performed meri-
torious service in connection with the
organization of Naval Overseas Tran»-
portation Service in the Fourth Naval
District.

HOGG, William S.. Jr Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Fleet Radio and Communication
Officer on the Staff of the Commander in
U. S. Pacific Fleet.

HOLDEN, Mervin P. A F.

U. S. N. He was one of a party of six
volunteers from the U. S. S. Ozark and the
U. S. S. Annapolis which manned a boat
and made three trips through the surf off
Tampico, Mexico, on Oct. 30, 1917, rescu-
ing survivors and treasure from the stranded
steamer Paddleford.

HOLLIDAY, Seymour E Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. He iperformed meritorious
service as Force Engmeer on the Staff of the
Commander, Submarine Force, U. S. Fleet.

HOMER, Warren D Lieut.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as an Assistant Surgeon serving at
U. S. Naval Base Hospital No. 2. Strath-
peffer, Scotland.

HOOGEWERFF, Heister Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Flag Lieutenant on the Staff
of the Commander, First Division, U. S.
Fleet.

HOOPER, Roger F Ene.

U. S. N. R. F. As Flag Secretary and
Aide on the Staff of Commander Mine
Squadron One, Mine Force, U. S. Atlantic
fleet, he rendered valuable service and
showed ability and enterprise of a high
order.

HOPKINS. Charles H JBne.

U. S. N. R. F. As Commanding Officer
of the U. S. S. Veeter, he rendered meri-
torious service.

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HORNBERGER. John R Comdr.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorioua
service as First Assistant to the Supply
Officer of the U. S. Naval Gun Factory.
Navy Yard, Washington, D. C.

HORTON, Fred E Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. As Commanding Officer
of the U. S. S. Nej^une serving in the Train,
U. S. Atlantic Fleet, he rendered meri-
torious service.

HORTON. William B BUn.

U. S. N. As commanding officer of the
armed guard on board the U. S. S. George
O. Henry when that ship was on fire, not
knowing whether or not the vessel would be
destroyed by an explosion and after the
vessel had been practically abandoned by
the other members of the crew, his action
undoubtedly contributed to the saving of
the ship.

HOUSEY, Fernando A C. Y.

U. S. N. While serving abroad as
yeoman on the staff of the Admiral Com-
manding the mine force from April to
December 1918, he handled a great deal of
the Secretarial work of the office that would
ordinarily have been done by an officer.
He did the work in a highly efficient and
satisfactory manner.

HUGGARD, Robert M Lieut.

U. S. N. As an officer of the U. S. S.
Covinaton on the occasion of the torpedoing
of that vessel on July 4, 1018, he showed
marked energy and coolness and excellent
seamanship in getting out the boats of the
Covington and in pickmg up men from the
water and rafts.

HUNTER, Donald T Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service in command of the U. S. S. Sterrett
from Oct. 14, 1918 until the end of the
submarine campaign.

HURD, Thomas J ...Lieut.

U. S. N. As Assembly Officer of the
U. S. Naval Gun Factory, Navy Yard,
Washington D. C. he rendered meritorious

HURST, Lewis Cox.

U. S. N. While serving at the Naval
Air Station, Pensacola on June 17, 1918, he
was in a boat from the Station when a sea-
plane fell into the water. He displayed
courage and presence of mind in immedi-
ately diving overboard and under the
wreckage in an endeavor to rescue men
supposed to be in the plane.

HUSTVEDT, Olaf M U. Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Flag Secretary on the Staff of the
Battleship Division Six, U. S. Atlantic
Fleet.

HUXFORD, Harry N Lieui.

U. S. N. As Commanding Officer of the
U. S. S. Lebanon^ serving in the Train, U. S.
Atlantic Fleet, he rendered meritorious
service, showing enernr and skill, as well as
good judgment and oO^cretion.

HYATT, Claudius R Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Flag Secretary on the Staff of the
Conmiander, Battleship Force One, U. S.
Fleet.

INGERSOLL, Royal R R-Admr.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service in the examination of inventions
for the improvement of the ordnance
material.

INGRAHAM, Charles N U. Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Force Radio Officer and Liaison
Officer on the Staff of the Commander,
Cruiser and Transport Force.

IRELAND, Robert L Lt.CJ.O.)

U. S. N. R. F. While acting as pilot of a
seaplane operating in the vicmity of
Hampton Roads, Virginia, March 13, 1918,
he went to the assistance of Ensign Mao-
Naughton. U. S. N. R. F., whose plane had
fallen to the water, pinning him under the
wreckage. He dove overboard into the
extremely cold water and heroically dove
under the wreck in an effort to extricate
Ensign MacNaughton, persisting in these
efforts until his body was finally extricated.

ISBESTER, George C Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritori-
ous service as Aide on the Staff of the
Commander, U. S. Naval Forces in
European Waters.

IVES. Paul F Lt. (.J.G.)

U. S. N. R. F. As an Airship Pilot
attached to the United States Naval
Forces abroad, he rendered meritorious

JAEGER, Ferdinand H Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. He performed meri-
torious service as Commanding Officer of
the U. S. S. Legonia 11, Flagship of the
Forces afloat in the Fifth Naval District,
especially for his service in the fabrication
and la.ymg of a heavy steel obstruction
net fifteen miles in length across Chesapeake

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Bay inside the '^rginia Gapes, this tremend-
ous job being carried through with in-
adequate facilities and in spite of many and
very great difficulties.

JAMES, Jules Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed ezceptionallv
valuable service as Navigator of the U. S. S.
Rochester on the occasion of the contact of
that vessel with a submarine on June 25,
1918.

JERSEY, Chester C Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service as Flag Secretary on the StafF of the
Commander Division Three, U. S. Fleet.

JETT, George H Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. He performed meri-
torious service as Aide on the StafF of the
Commander, Newport News Division,
Cruiser and Transport Force.

JEWETT, Thomas S Capt.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Aide for Supplies, Third Naval
District, and previously, as Supply Officer
of the Navy Yard, New York.

JOHNSON, Clarence R LietU,

n. S. N. He displaved marked courage
and i>resence of mind, on September 15,
1018, in attempting to rescue the pilots of a
wrecked and burning seaplane and in
actually pulling out from the burning
wreckage Chief Electrician A. M. Under-
wood who had become unconscious while
endeavoring to assist the pilots.

JOHNSON, Harry E Eru.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Discipline Officer on the Staff of
the Commander, Battleship Force One,
U. S. Fleet.

JOHNSON. John Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. He performed highly
meritorious service in connection with the
salvage of the U. S. S. Frederick R. Kellogg
after that vessel had been sunk by the
explosion of a mine off the Atlantic Coast,
in water so deep as to make the matter of
salvage one of extreme difficulty.

JOHNSON. Mervine F Li. (J, O.)

U. S. N. R. F. As Commanding Officer
of the U. S. S. E. J. McKeever, (8. P. No.
684), he rendered meritorious service.

JOHNSTONE, Alan S Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. As First Lieutenant of
the U. S. S. Oeorge Wcuhington, he displayed
a hi^h degree of resourcefulness and
devotion to duty imder severe physical
distress.

JONES, Horace W., (Ret.) Comdr.

V. S. N. As Naval Inspector of Ordnance
in charge of the Chicago District, he
rendered meritorious service.

JUDSON. Virgil R Lieut.

V. S. N. R. F. He performed meri-
torious service as Flag Secretary and
Communication Officer on the Staff of the
Commander Battleship Force Two, U. S.
Fleet.

KARKER, Maurice H Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed highly meri-
torious service and showed executive
ability of a high order in organising the
Provisions and Clothing Depot at South
Brooklyn, N. Y.

KEISER. Clarence W Sea.

U. S. N. R. F. He rendered meritorious
service on the occasion of the torpedoing of
the U. S. S. Alcedo on Nov. 5, 1917. After
the vessel was abandoned, ne assisted in
separating and righting the boats in the
water. Being in a crowded boat, he

Ciped overboard and swam to another
t some distance away.

KEITH, Gerald Ene.

U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritori-
ous service as Aide on the Staff of Com-
mander, U. S. Naval Forces in European
Waters.

KELLY, Charles M Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritori-
ous service as Division Radio Officer on the
Staff of the Commander Division Three,
U. S. Fleet.

KELLY. George F B. 3f ., Ic.

U. S. N. He was one of a party of six
volimteers from the U. S. S. Ozark and the
U. S. S. Annapolia which manned a boat
and made three trips through the surf off
Tampico, Mexico, on Oct. 30, 1017, rescu-
ing survivors and treasure from the
stranded steamer PaddUford.

KELLY, TTilliam J C.B. M.

U. S. N. R. F. He rendered meritorious
service serving as member of the Armed
Guard of the S. S. Joseph Cudahv, in two
encounters with enemy submarines. He
was in charge of gun's crews, and so
directed the fire that the attacks were
repulsed with probable damage to the
enemy.

KENNEDY. Stanley C Erie.

U. S. N. R. F. As an Airship Pilot
attached to United States Aeronautical
Forces ab^ad, he rendered highly meri-
torious service.

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EEFPLER, Cheiter H. J Comdr,

U. S. N. He performed meritorioua
service as Outside Superintendent in the
Machinery Division oi the Boston Navy
Yard.

KERR, Rasonond E lA. Comdr.

U. S. N. On September 30, 1918. when
a motor boat of the Salem swamped with-
in sight of the MarbUhead, he as officer of
the deck at once called away all boats and
having made sure that the orders would be
obeyed, efficiently took charge of the first
boat which was ready to leave the ship and
hastened to the rescue of the men who were
struggling in the water.

KEY, A. L., (Ret.) Commodore

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Commandant of the Naval
Training Station, Bumkin Island, and as
Chief of Staff First Naval District.

KEYES, Raymond S Comdr,

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Repair Officer of the U. S. S.
VesUd in the Train of the U. S. S. Atlantic
Fleet.

KIELY, Ralph Lieut,

U. S. N. As an Airship Pilot attached to
the United States Aeronautical Force
abroad, he rendered meritorious service.

KING, Samuel W. Lt. Comdr,

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Aide on the Staff of the Com-
mander, Newport News Division, Cruiser
and Transport Force.

KING, William E Sea.

U. S. N. R. F. While serving on the
U. S. S. lata on July 13, 1918, he with
another man proceeded in a boat through
gasoline bummg on the surface of the
water to the side of the Spanish steamer
SerarUea and rescued seven men from the
steamer who were hemmed in by the
flames and feared to jump overboard.

KINGSBURG. Carl O H. A., Ic.

U. S. N. While serving with the 6th
Regiment U. S. Marine, he rendered
highly commendable service in caring for
the wounded, and particularly on the
morning of April 13, 1918, in caring for and
evacuating a large number of casualties
resulting from a gas shell bombaxtiment,
though himself gassed.

KITTREDGE, Tracy B Xt. (J. G.)

U. S. N. R. F. He performed meri-
torious service as Aide on the Staff of
Commander, U. S. Naval Forces, European
Waters.

KLAUS. Edward J El., le.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service with the U. S. Aviation forces
abroad. He was an observer in a haiardous
patrol on the night of Aug. 6, 1918.

KNAUSS, Harrison E U. Comdr,

U. S. N. He was in command of the
first armed guard sent abroad on the
U. S. S. St. Louia just before the declaration
of war and later rendered valuable service
in discovering German spies.

KNIGHT, William R Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. He rendered meritorious
service on the occasion of the towing of the
U. S. S. Westward Ho which had been
torpedoed and abandoned, by getting up
steam and making it possible for that
vessel to assist with her engines.

KNUDSEN, John C.M.M,

U. S. N. R. F. While serving on the
U. S. S. Arctwrua at sea on Nov. 6, 1918, he
displ»red marked courage and energy, as
one of a party of six men which plugged the
broken section of the main injection while
the fireroom and engine room were flooded
to a height of five feet, thereby in all
probability saving the ship from sinking.

KOCH, Ralph A Comdr,

U. S. N. He performed meritcnious
service in connection with the development
of the Naval Reserve. Starting with a law
which was far from clear in its provisions,
he interpreted and applied it eo wisely and
was so successful in securing confirmation
of his interpretations from proper legal
authority, that the Naval Reserve became a
vitally important part of the Navy's
personnel.

KRAMER. Frank J M.M.,2c.

U. S. N. He displayed great courage
when a fire broke out on the U. S. S.
Sixaola at Hoboken on February 23, 1917.
In an effort to learn the extent of the fire,
with an officer, he descended into the holds
and was overcome by the smoke and,
though wearing a gas mask, he lost his life.

KREITENSTEIN. Carl M Bna.

U. S. N. R. F. As an officer of the U. S. S
MorrHl he performed important and valu-
able humanitarian work in charge of a
relief party sent on shore from the Morrill
followmg the disastrous explosion at
Halifax, N. S., on Dec. 6, 1917.

LACKEY, Frank R Lt. Comdr.

V. S. N. R. F. As Executive Officer of
the Aviation Training Station at Bay Shore,
and of the Naval Training Camp, Pelham
Bay Park his great devotion to duty*

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ability and efficiency were largely respon-
sible for the suooetHB of these organizations.

LaFRENZ, Walter F U, Comdr.

U. S. N. As commanding officer of the
U. S. 8. Tucker from October 11, 1918 until
October 19, 1918 and of the O'Brien from
October 29, 1918 until the end of the
submarine campaign, he rendered highly
meritorious services.

LAIRD, H. C, (Ret.) U. Comdr,

U. S. N. As Aide for Personnel to the
Commandant 5th Naval District, in enroll-
ing and oiganising the Naval Reserve force
in that district, he performed his duties
with marked ability and excellent judg-
ment.

LAKE, Forrest U U. Comdr,

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service as Aide and Flag Secretary to the
C!ommander of Division 11, Battleship
Force 1, Atlantic Fleet.

LAWRENCE, Clarence A Q. M., 3c.

U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S.
Parker when an enemy submarine was
sighted on Aug. 3, 1917, he was sent aloft
to aid in directing the movements of tiie
ship in the attack upon the submarine.

LAWBON, Joseph H ZAetU.

U. S. N. As Flag Lieutenant on the
Staff of the Commander, Cruiser and
Transport Force, he performed highly
meritorious service.

LEARNED, Harold G ,En8.

U. S. N. R. F. As an Airship Pilot
attached to the United States Aeronautical
Forces abroad, he rendered meritorious
service.

LeBLANC, Thomas J Ens,

U. S. N. R. F. He rendered valuable
service at the front with the 14-inch Naval
batteries which were sent to France.

LAMAR, Howard D Comdr,

U. S. N. As Officer in Charge of the
erection of new storehouses and in solving
the storage problems that faced the Navy
at the beginning of the war, and later as a
member of the Navy Department Board
for the development of Navy Yards, he
rendered highly meritorious service.

LAMBERT, John J W. T.

V. S. N. He was one of a party of six
volunteers from the U. S. S. Otark and the
U. S. S. Annapolia which manned a boat
and made three trips through the surf ofiF
Tampico, Mexico, on Oct. 30, 1917,
rescuing survivors and treasure from the
stranded steamer Paddieford.

LAMMERS, Howard M Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service as Fleet Gunnenr Officer, Staff of the
Commander-in-Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet.

LANGSETH. Thomas F .Bten.

U. S. N. As Commanding Officer of a
trawler taken over from the British forces
and engaged in sweeping the North Sea
Mine Barrage at the mine fields, his duties
were performed in a highly ttffioient and
expeditious manner.

LASKOWSKY, Felix Q. M., 2c.

U. S. N. R. F. While serving on the
U. S. S. Buck on April 11, 1918, he heroic-
ally lost his life in attempting to rescue
two men who had entered a cc^erdam and
had been overcome by the gas.

LeCLAIR, Hugh P Lt. Comdr,

U. S. N. As Officer in Charge, Radio
Division of the Bureau of Engineering, he
had immediate direction of the design of the
high-power radio station at Annapolis, and
stOl larger station at Croix d'Hins. France,
in which capacity, he rendered highly
efficient and meritorious service.

LEEB, Henry L Lieut.

V. S. N. R. F. He performed meri-
torious service as Force Radio Officer on
the Staff of the Commander, Cruiser and
Transport Force.

LEIPER. Edward F., (Ret.) Comdr,

U. S. N. As commanding officer of the
Receiving Ship, Fourth Naval District,
and in tiie organisation of the training
camp, instruction and transfer of men to
sea, he rendered efficient and meritorious
service.

LEONHARDT, Elisabeth. . . .Chief Nurse
U. S. N. While serving at the U. S.
Naval Hospital Norfolk, she showed
marked abihtv and a lar^e part of the
successful work of the hospital was due to
her and the nurses under her.

LEUT55E, Trevor W Capt.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service in connection with the design and
execution of plans for the Fleet Supply
Base at South Brooklyn and displayed
exceptional executive ability in the ad-
ministration of that Base.

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LEWIS, Harper F M.M.,lc.

U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S.
Cleveland, when that vessel broke a stern
tube shaft at sea on Oct. 2, 1018, it became
necessary to lash the shaft with wire
hawsers in a rough sea. He heroically
with two others volunteered to go over the
side in bowlines, and run the lines to
secure the shaft. On Oct. 6, 1918, when
the lashings broke, he again went over the
side and secured the shaft under difficult
conditions.

LEYS. James F Capt.

U. S. N. As Senior Medical Officer.
Navy Yard, Boston, Mass., he performed
highly meritorious service.

LIBBEY, Miles A Comdr.

U. S. N. As Aide and Force Electrical
Officer on the StafF of the Commander,
Submarine Force, Atlantic Fleet, and in
important and valuable work in connection
with submarine listening devices, he ren-
dered highly meritorious service.

LIESER. John Sea., 2c.

U. S. N. While on a lookout watch on
the U. S. S. Rochester on June 25, 1918, he
showed marked attention to duty in sight-
ing a submarine and giving prompt notice
to the officer of the deck, with the result
that the danger of attack was avoided.

LINDQUIST, Joseph B Ens.

U. S. N. R. F. As Conmiimication
Watch Officer in the Fourth Naval District,
he was charged with duties of a highly
confidential nature, requiring initiative and
executive ability of a high order. He
performed these duties with marked seal
and efficiency.

LINDSAY, Lemuel E Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. As Censor of Communications
at Sayville and in charge of the Sayville
Radio Station, he performed meritorious

LINHARD, Leon J ..Ens.

U. S. N. R. F. His services at the front
with the 14-inch Naval batteries which
were sent to France were highly meri-
torious.

LINNARD, Joseph H Capt.

U. S. N. He rendered highly meritorious
service in the Bureau of Construction and
Repair of the financial and contract
arrangements for the acceleration of the
construction of naval vessls.

LITTLEFIELD, Chas. W Capt.

U. S. N. As Disbursing Officer, Third
Naval District, he performed meritorious
service.

LLOYD, Ehner B M.M.,le.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service at the U. S. Naval Air Station^
Pensacola, when a seaplane was wrecked
on Oct. 4, 1918, by repeatedly diving under
the wreckage and after much difficulty
recovering the bodies of two aviators.

LOCY, Francis E Lieut.

U. S. N. As battalion surgeon, 6th
Regiment, U. S. Marines, he rendered
efficient and valuable service in treating
the wounded in the action at the Bois de
Belleau in the early part of June, 1918,
until he was seriously gassed. Later, as
regimental surgeon in the Mouse- Argonne
•ffensive, he rendered meritorious service.

LOFTIN, Edward H Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. As Aide on the Sta£F of the
Commander U. S. Naval Forces in France,
he performed highly meritorious service.

LOHMANN, Carl A Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. As officer in charge of
business relations of the Bureau of Con-
structions and Repair with firms engaged
in the building of aircraft, both heavier and
lighter-than-air, his energy and excellent
judgment combined with your experience
enabled him to reduce the delayed incident
to the production of this material, and was
a large factor in enabling the Navy to
secure the aircraft required.

LONGSTRETH. Charles Irf. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. He performed meri-
torious service as Commander of the
Delaware River Patrol and as an able,
energetic and influential assistant to the
Commandant of the Fourth Naval District
in the organisation of civiUan activities
of that District.

LOWELL, Robert T. S Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Force Radio Officer on the Staff
of the Commander, Battleship Force One,
U. S. Fleet.

LUCAS, Frank P M.M.,lc.

LUNG, George A Capt.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Commanding Officer of the Naval
Hospital, New York, N. Y. and Director
of Naval Hospitals, Third Naval District.

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LUTHER, Howard B Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. As an officer of the
Bureau of ConBtruotion and Repair, he
performed ezceptionalljr valuable service
as an assistant m the Aircraft Division of
the Bureau, during the early part of the
Engineering Branch of Air Craft Design.

LYDERS, Eric C. W. S Lt, Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. As Navigator of the
U. S. S. Mount Vernon, he rendered highly
meritorious service on the occasion of the
torpedoing of that vessel by enem^ sub-
marines, in ably and efficiently navigating
the disabled ship to port.

LYNCH, Edward T B.M.,2c

U. S. N. R. F. He performed meri-
torious service while serving on the U. S. S.
C-3 on Oct. 9, 1018, when he with another
man in a wherry rescued an officer and
three enlisted men from 5C7-219, when that
vessel was ablase and ammunition explod-
ing.

LYNCH, James M Ena.

U. 8. N. R. F. As Communication Watch
Officer in the Fourth Naval District, he was
charged with duties of a highly confidential
nature, requiring initiative and executive
ability of ahigh order. He performed these
duties with marked seal and efficiency.

LYONS. Frank Cox,

U. S. N. While serving at the U. S.
Naval Air Station, Pensacola, on Sept. 24,
1018, when a flying boat was submerged,
he with another man went overboard and
under the wreckage in an attempi to save
the lives of the occupants. Also on Nov.
23, 1017, when a seaplane crashed into the
water, he with two others on a sea sled
sent to the rescue went overboard and
under the wreckage in attempts to free the
pilot.

MAAS, Charles O Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. He performed meri-
torious service as Chief of Economic
and Publicity Section in the Office of the
United States Naval Attache in Paris,
where he showed remarkable aptitude for
propaganda in support of the American
and Allied cause, and in discovering and
combating hostile propaganda.

MACKLIN, Charles F Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. As Executive Officer of
the Naval Operating Base, Hampton
Roads, he performed highly meritorious
service.

MACLEWSKI, P. P Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. As Navigator of the U. S. 8.
O'Brien on June 16, 1017, he took part in an

encounter with an enemy submarine and
that his prompt and correct action in
commanding the ship while temporarily
in charge of the bridge, contributed to the
damage which is believed to have been
done to the submarine.

MAC MEANS, Harold V Ene.

U. S. N. R. F. He displayed marked
energy, seal and administrative efficiency
in connection with the unloading of the
U. 8. 8. Houston at Bordeaux, Fnnce, in
August, 1018. Due to his energy and seal,
the cargo was discharged in the short time
of 112 hours with a saving to the Govern-
ment of many thousand dolliurs.

MADDOX, Charles H Li. Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Aide and Radio Officer on the
Sta£f of the Commander, U. 8. Naval
Forces in European waters in connection
with the establishment of a communication
service at the Coast Naval Base at Queens-
town and throughout Ireland.

MALLORY, Charles K Lt. Comdr.

U. 8. N. As Officer-in-Charge of the
Supply Division of the Bureau of Steam
Engineering, he rendered meritorious ser-
vice and displayed excellent judgment,
broad executive ability and great tact.

MANLEY, Rufus S Lt. Comdr.

U. 8. N. R. F. He performed meri-
torious service as Aide to the Commandant,
and Aide for Information, Eighth Naval
District.

MANN, William L., Jr.M. Comdr. (M.C.)
U. 8. N. He performed meritorious
service as Medical Officer at Marine
Barracks, Quantico, Va. The difficult
problems of sanitation, hygiene, etc.,
involved in the construction of a great
militaiy camp on a site consisting in the
beginning of forest surrounded by swamps,
were handled with great zeal and efficiency.

MARQUART, Edward J Comdr.

U. 8. N. He rendered highly meri-
torious service at the U. 8. Naval Gun
Factory, Navy Yard, Washington, D. C,
during the entire period of the war by his
exceptional seal, energy and initiative.

MARSH, Charles C, (Ret.) Capt.

U. S. N. As Chief of Staflf to the Com-
mandant, First Naval District, he ren-
dered loyal and efficient service.

MARTIN, James A Lieut.

U. 8. N. He rendered valuable service
at the front with the 14-inch Naval bat-
teries which were sent to France.

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MASON, Charles P U. Comdr.

U. S. N. As an Airship Pilot attached
to the United States Naval Aeronautical
Forces abroad, he rendered meritorious
service.

MASON, Jacob A Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. While serving on the
U. S. S. Cuyama on Sept. 19, 1918 at sea,
where an ammonia feed pipe of the re-
frigerating ssHBtem broke, discharging a
ta^ full ot ammonia into the engine room.
He succeeded in dosing the valves con-
trolling the piping and then in charge of
four others assisted in the rescue of those
overcome by the fumes.

MASON, Newton E., (Ret.) R-Admr.

U. S. N. He performed exceptionally
meritorious service in a duty of great
responsibility as a member of the Priorities
C!ommittee of the War Industries Board,
and in obtaining much needed ordnance
material for war use.

MASTICK, Seabury C Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. He displajred exceptional
executive and administrative ability in
charge of a plant manufacturing star shell
and handled the matter with such success
that the shell now manufactured are
superior to any abroad.

MATTINGLY, Claude Ph. M., le.

U. S. N. While serving with the U. S.
Marines at the front in France on June 11,
1918, at the First Aid Station at Lucy, he
performed his duties with marked coolnees
and courage, and when the building in
which he was operating was struck by high
explosive shells and i>artially demoushed,
he returned to the building against orders
and brought out first aid dressings which
a little later were needed badly for the care
of the wounded.

MAYER, Brants Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Aide on the Staff of the Com-
mander, Newport News Division, Cruiser
and Transport Force.

MAYO, Chester G Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Senior Assistant and Executive
Officer to the Supply Officer of the Navy
Yard, Boston, Mass., during the first year
of the war and later as an officer in charge
of the Disbursing Division of the Bureau
of Supplies and Accounts.

MAYO, Claude B Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Assistant in the Personnel
Division of the Bureau of Navigation,

especially charged with plans for the supply
of Junior Officer, of officer for destroyers,
and of the truning of reserve and temporary
officers.

MC AVEY, Thomas L Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. As senior ennneer officer
of the U. S. S. Mount Femon, he rendered
highly meritorious service by his coolness
and courageous performance of duty when
that vessel wai torpedoed by an enemy
submarine and subsequently brought to
port.

MC CLUNG, Edgar R Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. As Navigator and later as
executive officer of the U. S. S. Columbia,
he performed highly meritorious service.

MC CORMACK, Harvey W Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Fleet Radio Officer on the Staff
of Commander-in-Chief, U. S. Fleet.

MC CORMICK. Albert M. D... R-Admr.
U. S. N. (M. C.) He performed meri-
torious service as Head of Department of
Physiology and Hygiene, and Senior Med-
ical Officer, U. S. Naval Academy.

MC CORMICK, Edward H Lieut.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Aide on the Staff of Commander,
U. S. Naval Forces in European Waters.

MC DANIEM, Lee John Ph.M., 2c.

U. S. N. While serving with the U. S.
Marines at the front in France, on June 11,
1918, at the First Aid Station at Lucy, he
performed his duties with marked coolness
and courage, and when the building in
which he was operating was struck by high
explosive shells and i>artially demolished,
he returned to the building against orders
and brought out first aid dressings which a
little later were badly needed for the care
of the wounded.

MC DONALD, Mitchell C Capt.

U. S. N.^ He performed meritorious
service as Aide for Supply, FourUi Naval
District.

MC DOWELL. Willis Capt.

U. S. N. He performed high^ meri-
torious service as Commanding Officer for
one trip of the U. S. S. Mongolia^ engaged
in transporting troops to France.

MC ENTEE, William Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Construction Officer, Navy Yard,
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experimental work at the model basin and
eoDsequent design of a great variety of
vessels of new types called forth by urgent
war needs.

MC GEE, Henry E H. A.,le,

U. S. N. While serving with the U. S.
Marines at the front in France during the
final attack on BeUeau Wood, June 23,
1018, he showed marked bravery, initiative
and devotion to dutv in establishing a
first-aid station directly in the rear of the
firing Une and making several trips to the
front Une to remove wounded.

MC GRANN. William H Comdr,

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Aide on the Staff of Commander,
U. S. Naval Forces in European Waters.

MC GUINNESS, Frank J Bmkr.

U. S. N. R. F. While serving on the
U. S. S. Ardurua at sea on November 6.
1018, he diflplaved marked courage and
energy as one of a party of six men which
plugged the broken section of the main
mjection while the fireroom and engine
room were flooded to a height of five feet,
thereby in all probability saving the ship
from sinking.

MC KAY, George A Comdr,

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service in the Bureau of Yards and Docks
in charge of Navy Yard expansion and ship
yard plant work and later in connection
with constructions work at the Naval
Training Station, Chicago, 111., showing
marked energy, seal and ability.

MC MURRAIN, Samuel B Ens.

U. S. N. R. F. As instructor in Aerial
Bombing and Gunnery attached to United
States Naval Air Forces abroad, he
rendered meritorious service.

MCPHERSON, WUUam G Sea.

U. S. N. While serving at the U. S.
Naval Aviation Station, Pensaoola, when a
seaplane crashed into the water on Nov.
23, 1017, he with two others on a sea sled
sent to the rescue went overboard and
under the wreckage in attempts to free the
pilot.

MELTON, James R Cox,

U. S. N. As a member of the Armed
Guard of the U. S. S. Nyama, on Jan. 13,
1018, he was on lookout watch and sighted
the periscope of an enemy submarine and a
torpiedo wake in time to permit the ship
to be manoeuvered so as to avoid the
torpedo.

MERRIAM, John H Capi,

U. S. N. He performed meritOTious
service as Officer in Charge of the Dis-
bursing Office, and later as General
Inspector of the Supply Corps.

METZ, Earle C U. Comdr,

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Flag Lieutenant on the Staff of
Commander Division Three, U. S. fleet.

METZ, George H .Bten.

U. S. N. On the occasion of the explo-
sion of the T. A. Gillespie Shell Loading
Plant at Morfi^an, N. J., he dioplayea
conspicuous danng, coolness and efiociency
in charge of a party of enlisted men engaged
in rescue work.

MILLIGAN. Claranoe H G. M., 2e,

V. S. N. While serving as member of
the Armed Guard of the S. S. Weatoil,
during an engagement with an enemy
submarine on March 12, 1018, though very
sick at the time, he performed his duties
in a highly commendable manner. He was
wounded in the engagement.

MILLIEEN, George E LinU,

U. S. N. R. F. As officer of the deck of
the U. S. S. Mount Vernon, he rendered
highly meritorious service on the occasion
of the torpedoing of that vessel by an enemy
submarine, and by his courage and presence
of mind, set an excellent example for the
crew which undoubtedly contributed to the
saving of the ship.

MITCHESON, Joseph M Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. As Communication
Officer, Acting Executive Officer and First
Lieutenant on board the U. S. S. Von
Steuben, he rendered highly meritorious
service in the able, conscientious, and
cheof ul manner in which he performed all
the duties pertaining to these offices.

MOORE, Ben McC CO. M.

U. S. N. While serving at the U. S.
Naval Aviation Station, Pensacola, when
a seaplane was wrecked on Aug. 20, 1018,
he with another man dove into the wreckage
and located the pilot who was semi-con-
scious and supported him until further
help arrived.

MORRIS, Charles Comdr,

U. S. N. As Fleet Supply Officer on the
Staff of Train Commander, Atlantic Fleet,
he rendered meritorious service and dis-
played excellent administrative ability,
untiling efforts and efficiency, as well as
tact and discretion.

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MORRIS, Laird M Lieut.

U. S. N. He rendered valuable service
at the front with the 14-inoh Naval
batteries which were sent to France.

MORTON.RogerQ

U. S. N. WhUe serving
Reffiment U. S. Marines,
highly commendable service
to the wounded, particularly
Belleau on June 14, 1018,
badl^ gassed, he refused
dressing station until all
wounded comrades had been

with the 6th
he rendered
in giving aid
at the Bois de
when though
to leave the
gassed and
removed.

MOSS, Lincoln DeG Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. He rendered highly
meritorious service as the Officer-in-Charge
of the Officers' Training School, Third
Naval District.

MUDGE, Raymond C U. {J. O.)

U. S. N. R. F. As Commander of the
First Division of Gunnery Training Sea-
planes, and later as Commander of the
Gunnery School at the Naval Air Station,
Pensacola, he performed highly meritorious
service in the efficient and energetic manner
in which he surmounted many difficulties
and in the good judgment, foresight, and
initiative, he di^layed in the performance
of his duties.

MUIR, James M Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. As First Lieutenant of
the Naval Training Camp, Pelham Bay
Park, New York, he rendered highly
meritorious service.

MUNN, Charles A Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. While stationed at
Nantes, France, he rendered specially
meritorious service in the Intelligence
service in connection with the protection
of transports from submarine attacks.

MUNNS, James J Eru.

U. S. N. R. F. While serving on the
U. S. S. Beale, he took charge of a motor
dory in a choppy sea and at great risk
rescued three men from the winlriTig
steamer, City o/Glasffoxo.

MURPHY, Dudley B Ent.

U. S. N. R. F. As pilot of a seaplane,
he carried out a large number of haiardous
war patrol ffights in the vicinity of enemy
coasts, with skill and daring.

MURPHY, Jeremiah W. T.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service on board the U. S. S. Ammen upon
the occasion of the blowing out of a boiler
manhole gasket on June 17, 1910. He
dosed the master valves to the burners of

the boilers and though scalded by steam
and hot water remained at his post until
the boilers were secured. His prompt
action and devotion to duty undoubtedly
saved the Uves of others in the fire room.

MURPHY, John F Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
services as liaison medical officer at Brest
and on the U. S. S. Otorge Washington in
co-operation with the Army as to the care
and responsibility for returning the sick
and wounded to the United States.

MURPHY. Owen J CO. M.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service as commander of the Armed Guard
of the U. S. S. Alamance. On Feb. 5, 1018,
that ship was torpedoed and the merchant
crew immediately abandoned the ship but
the armed guard went to stations and
remained until a few minutes before the
ship sank.

MURPHY, Thomas H JSne.

U. S. N. As a Squadron Comman-
der attached to the United States
Naval Aeronautical Forces abroad, he
rendered meritorious service.

MYERS, Fayette JAeut,

U. S. N. He rendered highly meritori-
ous service on the occasion of the torpedo-
ing of the U. S. S. Mount Vernon^ when, as
Gunnenr Officer of that vessel, he acted

Sromptly and efficiently in having the
epth charges fired, and also in laying the
depth bomb barrage immediately after the
ship was torpedoed.

NEILSON, Raymond P. R Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. He performed meri-
torious service as Aide on the Staff of
Commander, U. S. Naval Forces in
European Waters.

NEWELL, EUner C C.G. M.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service at the time of an explosion of the
U. S. S. 0-5 on Oct. 6, 1918. He with
another man hurried to the scene of the
accident with a gas mask entered the
submarine and closed a door to the central
operating compartment thereby restricting
the extent of the fire and doubtless saving
man^ lives. He then assisted in taking
out injured and overcome men.

NEWTON, J. T.. (Ret.) Commodore

V. S. N. As Inspector of Engineering
materials at the works of the GenertJ
Electric Co.. at Schenectady during the
War, he discharged his duties with marked
ability.

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NICHOLS, Harland A Ph.M„2e,

U. S. N. WhUe eerving with the 6th
Regiment U. S. Marines, he rendered
highly commendable service in rendering
aid to the wounded, particularly at Vieray,
on July 19, 1918, when the company to
which he was attached was shelled in a
ravine.

NICKINSON, Edward P lA. Comdr,

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Secretaiy to the Military
Governor of Santo Domingo, in establish-
ing and maintaining friendly relations with
the people of that country.

NIMITZ, Chester W Comdr,

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Chief of Staff to the Com-
mander, U. S. Atlantic Submarine Fleet.

NIVER. Edwin B Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Chaplain at Marine Barracks,
9uantico, Va., where he was indefatigable
in his work for the welfare and monue of
the personnel of the Post. Through hLs
regular religious services and his ready,
wise and helpful council and guidance, he
was one of the most potent factors in
maintaining discipline and contentment
amongst both officers and enlisted men.

NORTON, Albert L Comdr.

U. S. N. He was in charge of the whole
inspection service of the Bureau of Ordnance
during the war, and was entrusted with the
works of enrollment of commissioned
personnel, also he had the direction of the
legal side of the efforts of the Bureau. All

his duties were excellently performed.

NORTON, Donald C PA.. 2c.

U. S. N. While serving with the U. S.
Marines at the front in France during the
final attack on Belleau Wood, June 23rd,
1918, he showed marked bravei^. initiative,
and devotion to dut^ in establishing a first
aid station directly in rear of the firing line
and making several trips to tiie front line
to remove wounded.

O'DONNELL, Timothy C. B. M.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service as commander of the Armed Guard
of the S. S. John D. Archhold. On June 16,
1917, a vessel thought to be a su bmarine
was sighted but submerged. About an
hour later a torpedo was sighted and
struck the ship, which sank rapidly to the
main deck level, the crew abandoned the
ship at once and the armed guard about
twenty minutes after the explosion.

OHNESORG. Karl Capt,

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Fleet Surgeon on the Staff of the
Commander-in-Chief, U. S. Pacific fleet.

O'LEARY. Timothy S Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Supply Officer of the Boston
Navy Yard.

OLIN, Oskar G C. M. M.

U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S.
ArcturtA9 at sea on Nov. 6, 1918, he displayed
marked courage and energy as one of a
party of six men who plugged the broken
section of the main injection while the
fireroom and engine room were flooded to
a height of five feet, thereby in all prob-
ability saving the ship from sinking.

OLIVER, Frederick L Capt.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Chief of Staff to the Train
Commander, U. S. Atlantic Fleet.

OLMSTEAD, Percy N Capl.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Aide for Armed Guard and
Ammunition in the Third Navid District.

OLSEN. Nils B Lieut.

U. S. N. He performed highly meri-
torious service as Superintendent of the
35th Street Pier, New York Harbor.

OI^EN, Thomas C. M. M.

U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S.
Wakivoj when that vessel was sunk after
a collision on May 22, 1918, he displayed
exceptional coolness, initiative and re-
sourcefulness in getting motor boats rigged
out and lowered and in getting men from
below.

O'MARA, John F Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Officer in Charge of the Fleet
Division. Bureau of Supplies and Accounts;
in supplying of personnel for the Pay
Corps and of provisions, clothing and
commissary Stores for the Fleet and for
Shore Stations.

OMODT, Hugh M Sea.

n. S. N. He was a steersman while
serving on the U. S. S. AL-2, on July 10,
1918, when a successful attack was made
on an enemy submarine and exhibited
splendid discipline and coolness in p^or^
mance of his important duties.

ORMSBEE, Francis E., Jr C. M. M.

U. S. N. While serving at the U. S.
N aval Aviation Station, Pensacola, when a
seaplane crashed into the water on Sept.

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26, 1918, he repeatedly dove into the
tansled wreckage and saved the life of one
Of tine oooupante and recovered the body of
another.

ORR, Morriaon B Lt, (/. G.)

U. S. N. R. F. He rendered valuable
service at the front with the 14-inch Naval
batteries which were sent to France.

OSENGER, Albert Lieut.

U. S. N. As Senior Engineer Officer of
the U. S. S. Btuhnell and as repair officer
for the Submarines based on the Btuhnell
he performed meritorious service.

OWEN, Knight B Ens.

U. S. N. R. F. As an Airship Pilot
attached to the United States Naval Air
Forces abroad, he rendered meritorious
service.

PALMER, Darwin C C. B. M,

U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S.
Preaident Lincoln after the torpedoing and
loss of that vessel on May 31, 1918, he
rendered valuable service during the ni^ht
in rescuing the men on rafts and embarkmg
^em on a destroyer.

PAMPERIN. Arnold T U. {J. O.)

V. S. N. R. F. He performed meri-
torious service as Aide on the Staff of
Ck>mmander, U. S. Naval Forces in Euro-
pean Waters.

PARDRIDGE, Walter Bl., U.

U. S. N. While serving in the U. S.
Naval Aviation Forces abroad, he par-
ticipated as radio operator in a hasaraous

tioipal
ffignt

on Oct. 20. 1918.

PARENT, Homer J LieiU.

U. S. N. R. F. As Commanding Officer
of the U. S. S. Hintont he rendered meri-
torious service on April 27, 1919 by picking
up and towing the sinking U. S. S. Mc NetU
and getting ner safely to port, thereby
undoubtedly saving the McNeal and her
orew.

PARKER. Walter J C. Q. M.

U. S. N. While serving at the Naval
Operating Base, Norfolk, during a fire on
July 24, 1918, he made unremitting efforts
to save material during which ne was
injured, overcome by smoke and heat and
rendered unconscious.

PARRISH, Charles J Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. He rendered conspicuous and
meritorious service on January 7, 1919, on
board the U. S. S. Yamall, when he
promptly and fearlessly and without
thought of personal safety, went to the

assistance of a man who had been thrown
on the deck by a heavy sea and was helpless
and because of his complete disregard of
self, saved the life of this man.

PARSONS, Charles E Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Senior Aanstant in the Purchase
Division, Bureau of Supplies and Accounts.

PARSONS, Charles S Ena.

U. S. N. R. F. As Commanding Officer
of the U. S. S. Ina (S. P. No. 305) he ren-
dered meritorious service in tiie excellent
performance of his strenuous and haiardous
duties.

PATERSON. Angus O. M., le.

U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S.
WinaUno on Nov 14, 1917, a fully armed
torpedo on the U. S. S. Alien moored
alongside of the Winaloto accidently dis-
charged along the deck driving it into a gun
moimt and crushing the head, disregaroing
the danger of explosion of the torpedo, he
jumped over to the deck of the Allen and
dosed the stop valve of the torpedo thus
preventing further damage.

PATTERSON. David C, Jr.. . .Li. Comdr.
■ U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Flag Lieutenant and flag
Secretary on the Staff of the Commander-
in-Chief, U. S. Asiatic Fleet.

PAYNE. Fred R., (Retired) . . .U. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service in the Fourth Naval District, where
he initiated and directed, with unfailing
energy and enthusiasm, a great variety of
war activities, especially in connection with
the recruiting, organising and training of
Reserves.

PEABODY. Fred W El., 2c.

U. S. N. While serving at thd U. S.
Naval Air Station at Paimboeuf, France,
from January to October 1918. he showea
exceptional attention to duty and efficiency
in flying and in the upkeep of dirigibles.

PEARCE, Warren F Lieut.

U. S. N. As one of the officers of the
U. S. S. TToib'va, he participated in an
engagement with an enemy submarine on
November 28, 1917, as a result of which
the submarine was severely damaged, if
not actually destroyed.

PEARSON, Henry A., (Ret.) Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Aide for C^>Brations, Third Naval
District, taking over, outfitting and
operating vessels for District Patrol, Mine
Sweepixig Escort of Convoys and Coast-
wise Shipping.

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PEGRAM, George C Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorioua
service as Assistant in Charge of Reserve
Officers' Classes at the U. S. Naval
Academy.

PERCIVAL. Franklin G Lieut.

U. 8. N. As an officer of the U. 8. 8.
Dowries, he i>erformed exceptionally valu-
able service in the war zone as torpedo
officer and later as Executive Officer and
Navigator.

PERRY, Reuben C. M. M.

U. 8. N. R. F. While serving on the
U. 8. 8. Arcttinu at sea on November 6.
1918, he displaced marked courage and
energy as one of a party of six men which
plugged the broken section of the main
injection while the fireroom and engine
room were flooded to a height of five feet,
thereby in all probability saving the ship
from sinking.

PETERS, John C. M. A. A.

U. 8. N. On Mav 17, 1018. whUe in
command of the armed guard of the steamer
Howick Hall then in a large convoy, the
lookout sighted the wake of a torpedo.
Peters promptly manoeuvered the vessel
and changed course avoiding not only that
torpedo but another one, thereby saving
the ship.

PETERSON, Otis A Ph. 3f.,2c.

n. 8. N. He displayed marked bravery
and devotion to duty in dressing the
wounded under terrific shell and machine-
gun fire at St. Etienne, France on Oct. 4,
1918.

PHELAN, Francis H. A., le.

U. 8. N. While serving with the U. 8.
Marines at the front in France during the
final attack on Belleau Wood, June 23,
1918, he showed marked bravery, initiative,
and devotion to duty in establishing a
first aid station directly in the rear of the
firing line and making several trips to the
front line to remove wounded.

PHILBRICK, Manning H Lt. Comdr.

U. 8. N. He performed meritorious
service in organism^ and creating the
overseas Transportation Division of the
Bureau of Supplies and Accounts and as
Liaison Officer with the Ships' Movement
Division of Operations.

PICKRELL, George Capt.

U. 8. N. He performed meritorious
service in Command of the U. 8. Naval
Hospital, Philadelphia, during the war, and
especially did excdilent and strenuous work
in connection with the epidemic of influensa.

PIERCE, Maurice R lA. Comdr,

U. 8. N. As commanding officer of the
U. 8. Submarine Af-1, he rendered valuable
service on patrol duties on the Atlantic
Coast. He served on a British Submarine
and made a report of great value on the
operations of submarines.

PLEAD WELL. Frank L Capt.

U. 8. N. He performed meritorious
service as Aide on the Sta£F of Commander,
U. 8. Naval Forces in European Waters.

PLUMMER, Ralph W Comdr.

U. 8. N. He performed meritorious
service as Medical Aide on the Staff of the
Commandant of the Fourth Naval District.

POPE, Loverne A Bnt.

U. 8. N. R. F. As an Airship Pilot
attached to the United States Naval Air
Forces abroad, he rendered meritorious
service.

POWERS, Joseph J Ens.

U. 8. N. R. F. As Enf^ineer Officer of
the U. 8. 8. ArOurtiSt he displayed marked
courage, energy and ability m plu^ng the
broken section of the main injection while
the fireroom and engine room were flooded
to the height of five feet, thereby, in all
probability saving the ship from sinking.

POWERS, Michael F LimU.

U. 8. N. R. F. As Commanding Officer
of the U. 8. 8. Comber (8. P. 244) he ren-
dered meritorious service in the excellent
performance of his strenuous and hazardous
duties.

PRICE, Claude B Comdr.

U. 8. N. He performed meritorious
service as Chief of Staff to the Commandant
Fifth Naval District.

PRIMEAU, Albert K Ens.

U. 8. N. R. F. He rendered valuable
service at the front with the 14-inch Naval
batteries which were sent to France.

PRINGLE, Martha E Chief Nwse

U. 8. N. As Chief Nurse at the U. 8.
Naval Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., and in
charge of the nurses of three Civilian
Hospitals, she performed arduous, danger^
ous and efficient service, especially during
the epidemic of influensa in September and
October, 1918.

PRUETT, John F Lieut.

U. 8. N. He performed meritorious
service as an Assistant Surgeon serving at
U. 8. Naval Base Hospital No. 2, Strath-
peffer, Scotland.

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QUINN. Patrick J. Cox.

U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. 8.
AJcedo on the occasion of the torpedoing
of that veesel on Nov. 5, 1917, he aesisted
Ena. Harrison who was unconacious, to a
life raft, lashed him to it and pushed it
overboard, thereby saving the life of
Ensign Harrison.

RAIBLE, Charles O Ena.

U. S. N. R. F. As one of the oflScers of
the U. S. S. Wcikiva, he participated in an
engagement with an enemy submarine on
November 28, 1917 as a result of which
the submarine was severely damaged, if
not actually destroyed.

RAND, Robert Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. He performed meri-
torious service as Aide on the Staff of
Commander, U. S. Naval Forces in
European Waters.

RANDALL, James A Comdr.

U. S. N. During the severe epidemic of
influenia, he rendered exceptionally meri-
torious service in caring for the sick, and
by his skill and careful attention to duty,
greatly restricted the spread of the disease
m the Sixth Division, Battleship Fleet.

RAYMOND, PhiKp T JJn«.

U. S. N. R. F. He rendered valuable
service at the front with the 14-inch Naval
batteries which were sent to France.

READ. Robert E JA. (J.O.)

U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritori-
ous service when cafled upon to take
command of the U. S. Hydroplane Base at
Dunkirk after his chief had disappeared
and maintained this unit up to a high
standard of activity and military efficiency.

READY, Clarence P M. AT., 2c.

U. S. N. R. F. While serving on the
U. S. S. Jm on July 13, 1918, he with an-
other man proceeded in a boat through
gasoline burning on the surface of the
water to the side of the Spanish steamer
8ararUe» and rescued seven men from the
steamer who were hemmed in by the
flames and feared to jump overboard.

REARDON, Henry J C. M. M.

U. S. N. R. F. While serving at the
U. S. Naval Aviation Station, Pensacola,
when a seaplane was wrecked on Aug. 29,
1918. he with another man dove into the
wreckage and located the pilot who was
semi-conscious and supported him until
further help arrived.

REEVES, George N., Jr U. Comdr.

U. S. N. As commanding officer of the
U. S. S. Fanning from October 22, to
November 11, 1918, he performed dis-
tinguished service in patrol and escort duty
with seal and efficiency.

REYNOLDS, Frank F U. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. He performed meri-
torious service as Aide on the Sta£F of the
Commander, U. S. Naval Forces in France.

RHOADES, George C lA. Comdr.

U. S. N. As Squadron Surgeon of the
Mine Force, U. S. Atlantic Fleet, Mine
Squadron No. 1, he rendered meritorious
service.

RHODES, John B Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Officer in Charge of the erection,
completion and operation of the projectile
plant at South Charleston, W. Va., and in
starting construction of 'the gun forging
and armor plant.

RICHARDS, John K., Jr. U. Comdr.

U. S. N. As an officer of the U. S. S.
Jacob Jones on the occasion of the torpedo-
ing of that vessel on December 6, 1917. he
showed marked energy, seal and coolness
and cheerfulness under exceedingly tndng
conditions, and set an excellent example to
the men

RICHARDSON, R. RoUer Comdr.

U. S. N. During the severe epidemic of
influensa. he rendered exceptionally meri-
torious service in caring for the sick, and
by his skiU and careful attention to duty,
greatly restricted the spread of the disease
m the Sixth Division, Battleship Fleet.

RILEY, Donald lA. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. P. As Officer-in-Charge of
the purchases of chemicals and explosives
for the Navy, he rendered highly meri-
torious service and diq>layed remarkable
ingenuity and business aggressiveness in
protecting the interests of the Government
at all times.

RIXEY, P. M., (Ret.) R-Admr.

U. S. N. He performed exceptionally
meritorious service in a duty of great
responsibility as a member of the Council
of National Defense and later as Inspector
of Hospitals and general medical activities.

ROBNETT, John D Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Supply Officer, Fourth Naval
District.

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RODGERS, James L lA. Comdr,

U. S. N. R. F. He rendered valuable
service at the front with the 14-inch Naval
batteries which were sent to France.

RODMAN. Thomas C Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. He rendered highly
meritorious service in command of
Squadron 11 of seaplanes at the Naval Air
Station, Pensacola, Fla. He displayed
remarkable ability, ^ood judgment, force
and power, in the rapid development of the
forces under his command.

ROGERS. Herbert L Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. While on duty in the
Bureau of Yards and Docks, he was
charged with the designing, planning and
specifications for the training camps of the
enlisted men of the Navy and Marine
Corps, which duties were performed with
marked energy, seal and ability.

ROGERS, William B Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service in connection with the application
of War Risk Insurance to officers and en-
listed men of the Naval Forces in European
Waters, and especially in the case of vessels
serving in the Grand Fleet.

ROOT. Edmond 8 Comdr.

U. S. N. He rendered meritOTious
service in command of the U. S. S. Roipan
from October 31. 1918, until the end of the
submarine campaign.

ROSER. Richard A Q- M., 2e.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service upon the occasion of the collision
of the U. S. S. Shaw and H. M. S. Aquitania
on Oct. 9. 1918. He remained at his post
on the bridge of the Shaw until after the
crash, then climbed on top of the bridge
and landed a life raft.

ROTERMUND, Maynard A....C. M. M.
U. S. N. R. F. Whille serving on the
U. S. S. Ophir^ and when fire was discovered
in the coal bunkers, he volunteered to take
a hose and succeeded in putting out the
fire, and also crawled between decks to
play the hose on flames coming through
drums of oil which were liable to explode.
He displayed courage and devotion to duty.

ROUZER. Horace D JA. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. As project manager of
the Dry Dock and Res^irch Section m the
Bureau of Yards and Docks, he had charge
of a large amount of important work pre-
paring designs, plans and specifications
for dry docks and other constructions, as
well as conducting special investigations.
He displayed unusual energy, seal and
ability in the execution of these duties.

RUMILL. George E U. {J. O.)

U. S. N. R. F. As pilot of a seaplane, he
carried out a large number of hasardous
war patrol flights in the vicinity of enemy
coasts, with skill and daring.

RUSSELL, Richard S Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritori-
ous service as Aide to Chief of Naval
Operations in connection with plans of
organisation and in securing the tabulating
information.

RYALS, Prentice M., 3e.

U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S.
AL-2, on July 10, 1918, when a successful
attack was made on an enemy submarine,
he was bridge lookout and sighted an
object which was later determined to be an
enemy periscope. His altemess resulted
in fnuatrating the attack on the AL-2.

RYAN. Alexander Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. He rendered meritorious
service on board the U. S. S. Maui on
April 20, 1918 when he made such repairs
to the engine, which had become disabled,
as to enable the ship to proceed and com-
plete the voyage.

RYAN. Charles A Ena.

U. S. N. R. F. He rendered meritorious
service in command of a trawler taken over
from the British forces and engaged in the
delivery of supplies to the mine sweepers
engaged in sweeping the North Sea Mine
Barrage.

RYAN. William R JAeut.

U. S. N. As the Officer-in-Charge of all
administrative matters pertaining to pro-
visions and ship stock for the entire service
and subsistence in the Fleet and in the
Naval District, and to troop transport
subsistence, he rendered highly meritorious
service.

RYDEN. Roy W. Comdr. (C. C.)

U. S. N. He rendered valuable service
as Construction Officer of the Navy Yard,
Olon^apo, P. I., and particularly in re-
oonditiomng seised German steamers.

RYLANDER, John A Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. While serving as Execu-
tive Officer of the U. S. S. Polar Bear, a fire
broke out at sea on this vessel in a deck
load of phosphorus cans of which were
broken by heavy seas and liable to become
a source of great danger. When orders
were given, to jettison the phosphorus he
took charge of the operation of fighting
the fire and jettisoning the cargo in rough
weather with fearless energy and disregard
of the danger of phosphorus bums.

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SAMPSON. J. C Sea.

U. S. N. While eervins as member of
the Armed Guard of the S. S. Tyler, when
that Bhip was torpedoed on Mav 1, 1918, he
proceeded to hoist the ship's colors and was
almost immediately killed by the explosion
of a second torpedo which struck me ship.

SAVIN. Robert S Lt. (J. O.)

U. S. N. He rendered valuable service
at the front with the 14-inch Naval Bat-
teries which were sent to France.

SCHEIBLA, Louis C Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. He rendered • meritorious
service as officer in charge of the Crown
Optical Co. at Rochester, N. Y., which,
when it failed in its deliveries of binoculars
was commandeered by the government.
Immediately after he took charge, the
deliveries of binoculars commenced and
were continued at such a rate that the
demands of the Navy were properly met.

SCHOLZE. Ernest A Sn».

V. S. N. He rendered conspicuous and
meritorious service on board tne U. S. S.
YamaU, when he went to the assistance of
a man who had been thrown down by a
heavy sea and was hdpless, and bar his
quickness and complete disregard of per-
sonal safety, helped save the life of this

SCHOPPE, Samuel C. S. M.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service as commander of the Armed Guard
of the S. S. Joseph Cttdahy. On Aug. 17,
1918 a torpedo was sighted but the attempt
to avoid It was unsuccessful and a second
torpedo also struck the ship and e]g;>loded.
Both tfuna were put out of commission and
the ship sank rapidly.

SCHWEIKERT, Albert M C. B. Af.

U. S. N. On March 23, 1917 when the
U. S. S. Terry went to the assistance of the
U. S. S. Manley, following an explosion on
that vessel, he showed courage and ex-
cellent seamanship in handling a boat of
which he was in charge while engaged in
receiving men from the Manley and trans-
porting them to the Terry. The fire which
was raging on the Manley at the time made
this operation dangerous as well as difficult.

SCOTT, George C Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. He performed meri-
torious service as Senior Assistant to the
Public Works Office at the U. S. Naval
Gun Factory, Navy Yard. Washington,
D. C.

SCOTT, Norman U. Comdr.

U. S. N. As Executive Officer of the
U. S. S. Jacob Jonee on the occasion of the

torpedoing of that vessel on December 6.
1917, he showed marked energy, seal and
coolness and displayed excellent seamanship
in getting life belts and splinter nets from
the bridge into the water, encouraging and
helping the men in seneral, doing every-
thing possible demanded by the emergency
in the short time available.

SCOTT. Thomas A Lt. Comdr,

U. S. N. R. F. He performed excep-
tionally valuable service m organising the
salvage operations undertaken by the
Navy as a consequence of special condi-
tions resulting from submarine warfare.

SEARS, Samuel P Lt.(J.G.)

U. S. N. R. F. He rendered highly
meritorious service as one of the officers on
the Staff of the Commander Newport News
Division, Cruiser and Transport Force.

SEED. Charles R Lt. {J. G.)

U. S. N. R. F. As one of the officers of
the U. S. S. Wakiva, he participated in an
engagement with an enemy submarine on
November 28, 1917 as a result of which the
submarine was severely damaged, if not
actually destroyed.

SEKOWSKI, Frank Cox.

U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S.
Batch on the occasion of a collision between
that vessel and the U. S. S. Paulding on
Oct. 20, 1918, he with two other men
seeing a collision imminent pliKsed the depth
charges on safe.

SERAFINI, Louis C. B. M.

U. S. N. R. F. While serving on the
U. S. S. Wakiva in an engagement with a
submarine on Nov. 28, 1918, he was on
lookout watch and the first to sight the
enemy periscope and report it.

SHAFFNER. Fred C Ph. M., 3c.

U. S. N. While serving with the 6th
Regiment U. S. Marines, he rendered
highly commendable service in caring for
the wounded, particularly on the morning
of April 13, 1918, in caring for and evacua-
ting a large number of cftsualties following
a gas shell bombardment, though himself
gassed, from the effects of which he
afterwards died.

SHARP, Alexander, Jr Comdr.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service in command of the U. S. S. Downee
from Sept. 22, 1918, until the end of the
submarine campaign.

SHERMAN. Edward C Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. As officer in charge in the
Bureau of Yards and Docks, of the design-
ing and planning of all public works.

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features of radio stations, fuel oil installa-
tions, marine barracks and of many
routine projects at various yards and
Naval Stations, he displayed unusual
energy, seal and ability in the execution of
his duties.

SHIRK, Elbert Walker U. {J. Q.)

U. S. N. R. F. He displayed marked
heroism on June 23, 1918 in jumping
overboard from the U. S. S. Lorraine and
saving the life of a Belgian soldier who had
fallen overboard and was unconscious and
helpless.

SIMMERS, Clayton M Comdr,

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service in connection with the design of the
Eagle Class of patrol vessels and numerous
other devices of small craft required to
meet the special conditions of the war.

SIMPSON. Edward R C, E.

U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S.
N-b, on Aug. 23, 1918. his arm was badly
fractured in an accident, notwithstanding
this, three davs later he volunteered to
lepair the hydroplane system which had
become inoperative.

SLIFER, George A Lt. (J. (?.)

U. S. N. He performed highly meritori-
ous service in the administration of the
Naval Clothing Factory in South Brooklyn,

SMALL, Francis Lieut,

U. S. N. R. F. As an admim'strative
and technical assistant to the Officer-in-
Charge of the Accounting division, he
rendered highly meritorious service and
showed marked ability, unwavering loyalty
and individual and remarkable executive
and business ability.

SMEAD, Walter A Comdr,

U. S. N. As the Officer-in-Charge of the
Repair Division of the Bureau of Steam
Engineering, he oerformed highly meritori-
ous service. His enerinf, ability and
initiative resulted in an efficient, and well-
handled method of caring for engineering
supplies.

SMITH, Arthur St. Clair. Capt,

U. S. N. He rendered highly meritorious
service as head of the Department of
Electrical Engineering at the United
States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md.

SMITH, Emmet C Ph. M„Zc.

U. S. N. While serving with the 6th
Regiment, U. S. Marines, he rendered
highly commendable service in caring for
the wounded, particularly at Bouresches,
on June 6, 1918.

SMITH, Frank G C,B, M.

U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S.
Conyngham, when a heavy storm was
encountered on Nov. 7, 1918, and several
depth charges had broken loose, he aided
in securing the depth charges under
dangerous circumstances.

SMITH. Frank M U.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service in connection with the production
of spruce for aircraft at a time when the
situation with regard to the construction
of this craft was critical and immediate
development of a large supply necessary.

SMITH, Frederick M. Un«.

U. S. N. R. F. He performed highly
meritorious service at the Fleet Supply
Base, South Brooldyn, N. Y. and showed
great tact in handung business problems
which confronted him.

SMITH, George Cox.

U. S. N. While serving as a member of
the armed guard of the steamer Hounck
Hall in a large convoy, on May 17, 1918,
he sighted the wake of a torpedo with such
promptness that there was time to allow
the ship's course to be changed and avoid
the torpedo, thereby saving the ship from
destruction.

SMITH, H. R Q. Af., 2c.

U. S. N. While serving as member of
the Armed Guard of the S. S. Tyler, when
that ship was torpedoed on May 1, 1918.
he went to his gun station in charge of the
after gun, fired a shot and was unfortu-
nately killed by the erolosion of a second
torpedo which struck the ship.

SMITH, James Downing Lt. Comdr,

U. S. N. While serving at the Navy
Yard, Cavite, P. I., he rendered valuable
service in connection with the recondition-
ing of seised German steamers.

SMITH, James O Sea,, 2c.

U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S.
Cheetnvi HiU on the occasion of a gasoline
explosion and fire on that vessel on Oct. 9,
1918, he went into a wing tank containing
leaky case gasoline in search of burning
waste.

SMITH, Karl F Lt. Comdr,

U. S. N. As Aide to Train Commander.
Atlantic Fleet, he rendered meritorious
service and dicplayed great industry, seal
and efficiency, and as liaison officer of the
Train, with the Supply Base at Norfolk, he
performed efficient and excellent work.

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SMITH, Kirby Comdr,

U. 8. N. He rendered meritorious
service as Assistant in the Bureau of Yards
and Docks charged with the preparation
of plans and the supervision of a great
number of important public works.

SMITH, Lybrand Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. He performed meritorious
service as Aide and Flag Lieutenant, to the
Commander of Division Two, Battleship
Force One, Atlantic Fleet.

SMITH, Thorwald C, B. M.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service as commander of the Armed Guard
of the S. S. Otocueo. On December 9, 1917,
that ship was torpedoed near the Spanish
Coast and caught fire. The armed guard
manned the guns until the ship was
abandoned, the commander being the last
to leave.

SMITH, William G JUeiU,

U. S. N. He rendered valuable service
at the front with the 14-inch Naval bat-
teries which were sent to France.

SMITH, William W Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service as Aide on the Staff of the Com-
mander, U. S. Naval Forces in European
Waters in connection with the Adndnistra-
tion of Destroyers based on Queenstown.

SNYDER, John J Comdr.

U. S. N. He rendered highly meritorious
service as one of the Officers on the Staff of
the Commander Newport News Division,
Cruiser and Transport Force.

SORENSEN, Samuel Ena.

U. S. N. R. F. As Commanding Officer
of the U. S. S. Surf (S. P. 341). he rendered
meritorious service in the excellent per-
formance of strenuous and hasardous
duties.

SOUTHWORTH, Frederic W Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. As officer-in-charge of all
hospital projects under the Biureau of
Yards and Docks, being held responsible
for the preparation of all designs, plans and
specifications and with the supervision of
the actual work of construction, he dis-
played unusual energy, seal and ability
in the execution of his duties.

SPAHR, David J Lt. (J. O.)

U. S. N. As officer of the U. S. S.
Sonoma^ October 13, 1918, he was in charge
of a party of volunteers who boarded the
abandoned British Steamer HurUwHiffet in

heavy weather. As a result of his fine
seamanship, the Sonoma*8 towing hawser
was taken on board the Huntacliffe, and
secured in a reasonably short time, making
it possible for the Sonoma to take the
Huntacliffe in tow.

STALEY, John B Lt. Comdr.

As Naval Inspector of Ordnance in the
New England District, he performed im-
portant duties with marked ability and
mdustry. The material inspected under
his supervision included gun mounts, car-
tridge cases, mining material, air com-
pressors and variable speed-gears, and
much of the material for the 7-inch
tractors and 14-inch railway mounts.

STANDLEY, ITilUam H Capt.

U. S. N. He rendered highlsr meritorious
service as Assistant to Superintendent in
chaige of Buildings and Grounds and also
as Commandant of midshipmen for three
months at the United States Naval
Academy.

STANLEY, Emory D Lt. Comdr .

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service as Supervisory Officer of the
Provisions, Textile, Lumber, Nonferrous
Metals, and Commandeering Sections of
the Purchase Division, Bureau of Supplies
and Accounts, and as a member of the
Executive Committee of the Food Purchase
Board.

STANWORTH, Charles S., (Ret.) Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service as Material Officer Naval Overseas
Transportation Service at Norfolk, Va., in
organising and directing the repair work
on the vessels of that service. His duties
were periormed with marked ability and
excellent judgment.

STARKEY, Robert C Lieut.

U. S. N. He rendered highly meri-
torious service as Squardon Radio Officer
on the Staff of the Commander Mine Force,
U. S. Atlantic Fleet.

STARR, Fletcher C Comdr.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service as Personnel Officer of the Fourth
Naval District and was especiallv success-
ful in training of the personnel of that
District. Also he performed exceptionally
able service as Operations Officer, of the
Northern Bombing Group.

STEPHENSON, Charles S Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. He rendered valuable service
at the front with the 14-inch Naval bat-
teries which were sent to France.

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STEVENS, Everett A En».

U. S. N. R. F. He rendered highly
m«ritoriouB service on the Staff of Com-
mander United States Naval Forces in
European Waters.

STEVENS. Lemuel M Comdr,

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service as Senior Aide to District Com-
mander Lorient and Commander Squadron
Four, Patrol Force, U. S. Naval Force in
France, and additional duty as Liaison
Officer.

STEVENS, Llewellyn T M. M., Ic.

U. S. N. While serving at the U. S.
Naval Air Station at Paimboeuf, France,
from Jan. to Oct. 1918, he showed ezcep-^
tional attention to duty and efficiency in
flying and in the upkeep of dirigibles.

STEWART, Leight M Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. As Executive Officer of Base
No. 18, he performed highly meritorious
service in important and nasardous work
in connection with the handling, testing
and assembling of mines.

STOCKTON, Gilchrist B Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. He rendered highly
meritorious service on the Staff of Com-
mander United States Naval Forces in
European Waters.

STONE, Herbert L Lieut,

U. S. N. R. F. He rendered meritorious
service in organising and operating the
squadron of submarine chasers in the
Fifth Naval District.

STRATFORD, Park C Ph. AT., 2c.

U. S. N. While serving with the 6th
Regiolent, U. S. Marines, he rendered
highly commendable service in caring for
the wounded, particularly at the Bois de
Belleau June 2, to 19, 1918, when he
worked day and ni^ht. When the building
used as an aid station was struck by a sheU
and collapsed, he entered the collapsing
mass and rescued several men buried under
falling stones and timber.

STUART, David H Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service in command of the U. S. S. Trippe
from Oct. 11, 1918 until the end of th^
submarine campaign.

SUGDEN, Charles E 2nd Lt.

U. S. C. G. As Commanding Officer of
the United States Naval Air Station at He
Tudy, France, he performed meritorious
service in the organisation and administra-
tion of that station.

SUMNER, George H (7. Af ., 2e.

U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S.
Balch on the occasion of a collision between
that vessel and the U. S. S. Paulding on
Oct. 20, 1918f he with two other men seeing
a collision imminent placed the deptii
charges on safe.

SUMPTER, Clarence H Cox.

U. S. N. While serving at the U. S.
Naval Aviation Station, Pensacola, when a
seaplane crashed into tiie water on Nov.
23. 1917, he with two others on a sea sled
sent to the rescue went overboard and
under the wreckage in attempts to free the
pilot.

SUNDBLAD, Otto C. G. M.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service as Commander of the Armed
Guard of the U. S. S. Tippecanoe. On
Juhr 25, 1918, that ship was torpedoed
and the after gun put out of commission.
The Armed Guard took stations but the
submarine was not sighted.

SWASEY, A. Loring Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. He rendered meritorious
service in connection with the design and
building of over four hundred and fifty
110 foot submarine chasers and in impor-
tant inspection duty under the Bureau of
Construction and Repair.

SYMINGTON. Thomas A Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. He rendered highly meritorious
service as Flag Lieutenant on the Staff of
the Commander, Cruiser and Transport
Force.

TALLEY, James E Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. He rendered meritorious
service as physician at Naval Base Hospital
No. 5 in France.

TARRANT, William T Capt.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service as Commanding Officer of the
U. S. S. Wilhelmina on one voyage trans-
porting troops to France, and subsequently
in fitting out promptly and efficiently,
submarine chasers at the Naval Station,
New London, Conn.

TASKER, Stephen P. M Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. As an officer of the
Fourth Naval District, he performed
efficiently a great variety of important
duties, many of them in cases of emergency,
and was recognised by the Commandant
of the District as an exceptionally able,
sealous and useful officer.

TAWRESEY, Alfred P. H Lt. Comdr.

U. S. N. He rendered highly meri-
torious service on the Staff of the Com-
mander Division Six, United States Fleet.

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TENETCK. Bfilb IL {J. O.)

V. 8. N. R. P. As CommttMunr OflBeer
at tbe Nayml Traininc Camp, Pelham Bay
Paric. he rendered higfaor

THELEEN, David E. Capi.

U. 8. N. He rendered mer it orioue
■ervioe aa Senior Inepector, and lata* aa
Aeeietant Superintendent of tbe Naval Gun
FactOTy, where he exerted a driving force
of marked seal, intelligenee and eflkienry.

THIBAULT. Louis F Comdr.

U. 8. N. He rendered meritoriou s
service as Chief of Staff to the Commander,
Asores Detachment.

THIERS, George J C. B.

U. S. N. While serving on the AL-2 on
July 10, 1918, when a sucoessful attack was
made on an enemy submarine, he was at
the controllers and he exhibited eplendid
discipline and coolness in performanoe of
his important duties.

THOMASSET, Charles A. ,Q. M., \c.

U. S. N. While serving at the U. S.
Naval Air Station at Paimboeuf , France,
from January to October 1918, he showed
exceptional attention to duty and efficiency
in flying and in the upkeq> of dirigibles.

THURBER, Clinton D Comdr,

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service as Assistant in the Bureau of Yards
and Docks, charged with the prq;>aration
of plans and the supervision of a great
number of important public works.

TIBBETTS, Prank O Ph. M., 2c.

U. 8. N. While serving with the U. 8.
Marinee at the front in France, on June 11,
1918, at the First Aid Stotion at Lucy, he
performed his duties with marked coolness
and courage, and when the building in
which he was operating was struck bv high
explosive shells and partially demolished he
returned to the building against ordera and
brought out first aid dressings which a
little later were badly needed for the caro
of the wounded.

TISDALE. RyUnd D Lieut.

U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. 8.
AntiUe9, when that vessel was torpedoed
and sunk on Oct. 17, 1917, he displayed
coolness and courage in common of the
forward guns, and delayed leaving until he
was forced to dive from the bridge of the
sinking vessel. He was active in assisting
others to the life rafts.

TOWN8END. Julias C Camdr.

U. 8. N. He performed eoospieoously
valuable service aa Commanding Officer df
the U. 8. Naval Air Stations at Whiddy
Island, and Queenstown, Ireland.

TOWNSEND. Uoyd Comdr.

U. 8. N. He rendered highly meritorioua
service as Flsg lieutenant, Conimunieation
Officer, Engineer Officer and Aide for
Target Practice on the Staff off the Com-
, Division Three, U. 8. Fleet.

TRACY, Frederiek L. £n«.

U. 8. N. R. F. As Pilot of e«u>lana
A-1207, he diq;>]ayed initiative, ddll and
daring in going to the rescue of tlie crew off
a seaplane that took fire and was obliged
to land. His action resulted in saving the
lives of three persons, who, without this
iroiild have <'

) drowned.

TRAYNOR. Joseph P Comdr.

U. 8. N. During the severe epidemic off
infiupusa, he rendered exceptionally men-
ianoQB service in caring few the sick, and
by his skill and careful attention to duty,
greatly restricted the spread of the disease
m the Sixth Division, Battleship Fleet.

TUTTLE. Albert E. JA.U.O.)

U. 8. N. R. F. On the occasion of the
eq>loaion at the Gillespie Shell-Loading
Plant, October 4, 1918, he showed marked
courage, coolness and ability in connection
with rescue work under extremdy difficult
and dangerous oonditions.

UMSTED. Scott LinU.

U. 8. N. As an officer of the U. 8. 8.
AL-2, upon the occasion of the encounter
(rf that vessel with an enemy submarine on
July 10, 1918, he displayed coolness and
courage in the face of danger and man-
oeuvered the ship with exceOent judgment
before being relieved by the Commanding
Officer.

VAN ANTWERP, William C. .U. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered meritorious
service by organising a branch office of
Naval Intelligence in San Francisco, and
by his persistent efforts in gaining knowl-
edge which was of grcAt benefit in appre- *
bending and prosecuting the enemies of the
Government and in stopping a great deal
of their activities.

VANDERBILT, William 8., Jr. Lt. (J. O.)
U. S. N. R. F. While serving at the
U. S. Naval Air Stotion, Wexford, IrelancL
he was aerographio officer and showed
exoeptionid attention to duty and expert
knowledge of weather oonditions.

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VAN EEUREN. Alexander H Comdr,

U. S. N. He performed exceptionally
valuable service in immediate onarse of

auestions of deeign in connection with the
tting out of vessels for war service, and
the fitting of troop tranajrarts to obtain
maximnm protection against submarine
attack.

VOYLES. Asher B CO. M,

U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. 8
AL-2 on July 10, 1918, when a successful
attack was made on an enemjr submarine,
he was in charge of the diving rudders,
exhibited splendid discipline and coolness
in performance of his important duties.

VROOM, Guysbert B Lt. Comdr,

U. S. N. As Executive Officer of the
U. S. S. Benham on the occasion of the
oolMon of that vessel with H. M. S.
Zinnia^ August 20, 1917, ' he displayed
coolness, abilitv and excellent seamanship
in dealing with trying conditions created
by the accident.

WADE, Joseph E C, M, M,

U. 8. N. While serving on the U. 8. 8.
AL-2, on July 10, 1918, when a successful
attack was oiade on an enemy submarine,
he was in charse of the engine room and
exhibited splenaid discipline and coolness
in performance of his important duties.

WALLING, B. T., (Ret.) Commodore

U. 8. N. As Inspector of Engineering
materials in the Boston District including
a great volume of work during the war, his
performance of very exacting duties was
satisfactory in every respect and his ener^
and decision contributed much to rapid
production.

WALLRATH. Michael B Qunner

U. 8. N. His conduct at the time of the
sinking of the U. 8. 8. Westgate by collision
on October 7, 1918, in lowering three life-
boats and seeing that all boats had left the
ship before he jumped overboard to join
No. 6 boat, was highly meritorious.

WAL8H, John D Lieut.

U. 8. N. While attached to the Base
Force of Detachment No. 3 at Queenstown,
Ireland, he rendered meritorious service as
Liaison Officer at Holyhead, and efficiently
performed all duties in connection with the
supply, maintenance and discipline of the
submarine chasers.

WARD, Alfred Machinist

U. 8. N. As an Airship Pilot attached to
United States Aeronautical Forces abroad,
he rendered highly meritorious service.

WARNER, Charles 8 JBn».

U. 8. N. R. F. He rendered valuable
service at the front with the 14-inch Naval
batteries which were sent to France.

WASENIU8, John H M. M., Ic.

U. 8. N. While serving on the U. 8. 8.
ArduTua at sea on November 6, 1918, he
displayed marked courage and energy as
one of a party of six men, pluggea the
broken section of the main injection while
the fireroom and engine room were flooded
to a height of five feet, thereby in all
probability saving the ship from sinking.

WAT80N. Jesse V Ens.

U. 8. N. R. F. As Commanding Officer
of the U. 8. 8. MeKeever (8. P. No. 1169)
he rendered meritorious service in the
excellent periormanoe of his strenuous and
hasardous duties.

WEBBER, Harvey W Lt. (J. G.)

U. 8. N. R. F. While serving on the
U. 8. 8. Cuyama on 8ept. 19, 1918, at sea
when an ammonia feed pipe of the re-
frigerating system^ broke, discharging a
tank full of ammonia into the engine room,
he was one of a party of five who entered
the engine room nlled with ammonia fumes,
rescued those overcome by the fumes, and
did repair work.

WEIS, John L , F., U.

U. 8. N. While serving on the U. 8. 8.
Koniffin der Nederlanden at sea, on Jan.
4, 1919, certain boiler furnace crowns
collapsed. He immediately reported the
fact and hauled the fires. His prompt
action possibly prevented serious diaaster.

WELCHON, Munroe W Cox,

U. 8. N. While serving as member of
the Armed Guard of the UTS. 8. El OccidenU
he showed exemplary devotion to duty
during an encounter with an enemy sub-
marine.

WELL8, William R B.M.,lc.

U. 8. N. While serving on the U. 8. 8.
Cleveland, when that vessel broke a stern
tube shaft at sea on Oct. 2, 1918, it became
necessary to lash the shaft with wire
hawsers in a rough sea. He, with two
others, volunteered to go over the side in
bowlines and run the unes to secure the
shaft. On Oct. 6, 1918. when the lashings
broke, he again went over the side and
secured the shaft, under difficult conditions.

WELTY, Leonard A Btan.

U. 8. N. As an Airship Pilot attached to
the United States Aeronautical Forces
abroad, he rendered highly meritorious
service.

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WERT,

at tlie U. &

U. 8. N. While wenivm «
Naval Air Station, Penaacola, when a _ _
plane was wreefced on March 9. 1918, he
donr^ ofverboard from a aea sled and under
the wreekace until ezhaosted in the
endeavor to release the oee«ipant. On
another occasion, he rescued a man from a
wrecked plane.

WEYLER. Georse L. U. Comdr,

V. S. N. He rendered meritorioos
service as Commander of the Atlantic
Section, District Scouts. 15th Naval
District and other patrol sjid mine s w ecp -
inc units upon ^duch defense of tne
Atlantic, entrance to the Pknama Canal

WICK8,

U. 8. N. As an Ainriilp Pilot attached

to United States Aeronaotical Fo

afamd, he rendered hii^ily

WHARTON. Nathan E LiaU.

V. S. N. R. F. He rendered hi«^ily
meritorioos service on the Staff of CcMn-

United States Naval Forces in
European Waters.

WHEELER. James R. JT. If., le

U. S. N. While servinc at the U. S.
Naval Air Station at Paimboeuf . France,
from January to October 1918, he showed
exceptional attenticm to duty and efficiency
in flying and in the upkeq> of dirisibles.

WHITE, James R. LiaU.

V. S. N. R. F. He rendered hi^ily
meritorioos service on the Staff of Com-
mander United States Naval Faroes in
European Waters.

WHITE. Tnniam R. CapL

U. S. N. He perfcmned hi^ihr meri-
torious service as Senior Aide on the Staff
of the Governor of the Yirgin Islands.

WHITING, Francis E. M Lt. Comdr,

U. S. N. He rendered highly meritorious
rervice as Flag Secretary on the Staff of the
Commander, Train. U. S. Atlantic Fleet.

WHITMAN. Ralph Comdr.

U. S. N. He rendered meritorious
service in connection with public under-
takings of an engineering character in the
Dominican Republie. and by wise counsel
in matters of general policy looking to the
welfare of the Dominican people. Also
his able and su ccessf ul adnunistration of
important offices under the Military
Government.

WHITTED. William S., (Ret.). ..Comdr.

U. S. N. He rendered highly meritorious

service as District Supervisor, Naval

O verseas Transportation Service at Norfolk*

WTUCOX, Geome E CapL

U. 8. C. G. He rendered meritorioos
service' as Commanding Officer of the
U. S. 8. Morritt, upon the occasion of a
disastrooB explosion at HaHfax, N. S. on
December 6, 1917, in promptly sending
woridng parties ashote to assist in humani-
tarian work and in all ways eo-opoating
Iwlofiilly with the local autnorities dealing
witn tM very serious conditions resulting
from the enrfosion. Abo for work in
command of the mine sweqnng force
engaged in sweeping im mines in the vicinity
of the Fourth Naval District.

WILCOX. John W., Jr. Comdr.

U.S. N. He rendered hig^ily meritorioos
service as Flsg Secretary on the Staff of
the Commander. Battlmhip Force Two,
U. S. Fleet.

WILCOX, Paul A C. M, jr.

U. S. N. R. F. He rendered meritorioos
service as a mechanician of a spaq[»lane
whidi was being utilised for a test of a
new method oJ aero dynamic control.
Realising that the pilot was practically
hebless to control the machine, he never-
thelesB made a flight in order that the test
might be completed.

WILDE. Claude If. If., 2e.

U. S. N. R. F. While serving on the
U. S. S. C-209 on scouting duty at night a
steamer opened fire on her causing her to
catch fire and sink. Though slightly
wounded, he went into the forecastle, got
two ki4>ok transom cushions, brought
them on deck and carried two seriously
wounded survivors to the transom cushions,
thereby saving their lives.

WILKINSON, Theodore S U. Comdr,

U. S. N. As an officer of the Bureau of
Ordnance in chiurge of the Experimental
Section, he was instrumental in developing
important ordnance material and device^
especially a noxious gas filler for sheUs and
an exceptionally satisfactory smoke-screen,
and was large^ instrumental in the suc-
cessful design of the depth charge and the
firing mechanism of the mark VI.

used in the Northern Barrage.

WILL. James B Lt, Comdr,

U. S. N. He displayed marked seal and
efficiency in the performance of duty as
Regimental Surgeon of the 5th Regiment

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U. S. Marines in Germany from November
27, 1918 to August 20, 1919; also in France
and French waters as Medical Officer
attached to anti-submarine craft from
May 1917, until he went into Germany.

WILLCUTTS, Morton D Lieut.

U. 8. N. He performed meritorious
service as Regimental Surgeon of the 6th
Regiment Marines in Germany from
November 27, 1918 to August 20, 1919,
also in France in May 1917 until he went
to Germany.

WILLIAMS, Ernest C. B. M.

U. S. N. While serving at the Naval
Air Station, Pensacola on June 17, 1918,
he was in a boat from the station with two
others when a seaplane fell in the water.
He immediateljf dove overboard and under
the wreckage in the endeavor to rescue
men supposed to be in the plane.

WILLIS, William W Lieut.

U. S. N. R. F. He rendered highly
meritorious service when a fire broke out
on the U. S. S. Ophtr on Nov. 10, 1918.
He, with three enlisted men volunteered to
take a hose and crawl between decks to
play the hose on flames coming through
dnuns of oil which were liable to explode.
He continued his work until overcome by
smoke and gas fumes.

WILSON, John A Lt.(J.O.)

U. S. N. R. F. As Officer-in-Charge of
the working party sent from the U. S. S.
Reid, to the U. S. S. Covington, after the
latter ship had been torpedoed, he rendered
efficient and meritorious service. The
working party remained on b(»rd the ship
for ten nours, until it was evident that the
ship was lost.

WINSLOW, Ben B. If., Ic.

U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S.
Cleveland, when that vessel broke a stem
tube shaft at sea on Oct. 2, 1918, it became
necessary to lash the shaft with wire
hawsers in a rough sea. He, with two
others volunteered to go over the side in
bowlines, and run the lines to secure the
shaft. On Oct. 6, 1918, when the lashings
broke, he again went over the side and
secured the shaft under difficult conditions.

WOODS, Thomas F Ene.

U. S. N. R. F. While acting as observer
on a seaplane patrol flying to seaward of
the Naval Base, Hampton Roads, Va., he
prevented what might have been a senous
accident by sitting, for one hour and a half,
on the hatch of the gasoline comi>artment,
which had broken adrift, and was in danger
of being blown into the main propeller.

WOODSON. Walter B Comdr.

U. S. N. He rendered highly meritorious
service as Flag Secretary and Communica-
tion Officer on the Sta£F of the Commander,
Battleship Force Two. United States Fleet.

WOODWARD, Winsor F Lt. (J. <?.)

U. S. N. R. F. As Executive Officer of
t he U. S. S. Mc Need he rendered meritorious
service in the excellent manner in which he
handled the mine sweeping gear of that
vessel.

WRIGHT, Barton L Comdr,

U. S. N. As Senior Medical Officer,
Naval Training Camp, Pelham Ba^ Park,
N. Y. he rendered highly meritorioiw
service and the efficient organisation of the
Medical Staff of that Camp is due to his
devotion to duty.

WRIGHT, George B Comdr.

U. S. N. As an officer of the Bureau of
Ordnance in charge of the Torpedo Section,
he performed his duties with such marked
ability and seal that an smple supply of
torpedoes and torpedo tubes was main-
tained in spite of many difficulties and that
great improvements were made in the
design of torpedoes and in torpedo firing.

WULLER, Arthur
U. S. N. While

...C. B. M.

serving at the U. S.

Naval Air Station. Pensacola, when a sea-

§lane was wrecked on May 24, 1916, he
ove overboard and under the wreckage in
the endeavor to free the occupant. On
Aug. 29, 1918, he again with two others
went into the wreckage of a seaplane in the
endeavor to free the occupants. On Sept.
24, 1918. he dove overbouti from a rescue
boat and under the wreckage when a sea-
plane was submerged in an attempt to save
the occupants.

ZABRISKIE, Alex. C U. (J. O.)

U. S. N. R. F. As pilot of a seaplane,
he carried out a large number of hastu?dous
war patrol flights in the vicinity of enemy
coasts with skill and daring.

ZANE, Abraham V B-Admr,

U. S. N. He rendered exceptionally
meritorious service in a duty of great
responsibility as member of the Priorities
Committee of the War Industries Board.

ZASTROW, Fred C. B. M.

U. S. N. He was one of a party of six
volunteers from the U. S. S. Ozark and the
U. S. S. Annapolis which manned a boat
and made three trips through the surf off
Tam];)ico, Mexico, on Oct. 30, 1917,
rescuing survivors and treasure from the
stranded steamer Paddiejord.

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ZEEDER, Adrian. . . . . j Id. Comdr.

U. S. N. R. F. He perfonned distin-
guished service as Commandinc Officer of
the U. S. 8. Manehwria makmc one trip
with troops to France.

ZIMDARS, Herman W. B. M. K. B.

V. S. N. He was one of a party of six
volunteers from the U. 8. 8. Oxark and the
U. 8. 8. AnnapolU which manned a boat
and made three trips through the surf off
Tampico, Mexico, on Oct. 30, 1917, rescu-
ing survivors and treasure from the
stranded steamer Paddkford.

ZIMMERMAN, Alfred O Lt. Comdr.

U. 8. N. As Inspector of Material at the
U. 8. Naval Gun Factory, Navy Yard.
Washin^n, D. C, he rendered highly
meritorious service by careful and sealoas
handling of all matters under his juris-
diction and by the exceptional initiative
displayed in safeguarding the Navy's
interests at all times.

ZIVNU8KA, Ulrieh R U. Comdr.

U. 8. N. He performed highly meri-
torious service in charge of provisions at
the Fleet 8upply Base, Brooklyn, N. Y.

BEADLE, Elias R MaJ.

U. 8. M. C. As Executive Officer of the
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, at Marine
Barracks, Paris Island, South Carolina,
throughout the entire period of the War. he
rendered distinguished and exceptional
service in connection with the training of
recruits, both for duty with the Navv, and
with the American Expeditionuy Forces.
During this period the Marine Corps was
increased to over three times its former
strength.

BOOTE8. James T Col.

U. 8. M. C. He rendered distinguished
service while serving as a representative of
the Military Government of Haiti on the
Dominican Claims Commission of 1917.

BROAD8TROM, Bror G 2nd Lt.

U. 8. M. C. As Adjutant of the Train-
ing Camp. Paris Island, and Commandant
of the non-commissioned officers' school,
throng his seal and energy, he materially
aided m training recruits ana building up a
corps of exceptionally efficient non-
oommissioned omcers.

CUTT8, Richard M C(a.

U. 8. M. C. As Fleet Marine Officer on
the 8taff of the Commander-in-Chief,
United States Pacific Fleet, through his
seal and energy, he rendered distinguished
and meritorious service.

DEWEY, R. C. (Deceased) Lt. Col.

U. 8. M. C. As Depot Quartermaster of
the Marine Corpe at San Francisco, he was
directly responsible for the expansion of
that depot to meet War con<fitions, ex-
hibiting initiative, seal and untiring energy
in the performance of his duties.

DOOLEY, John J Maj.

U. 8. M. C. As Officer in Charge of the
Machine Gun School for United States
Marines at Utioa, New York. From

United States Marine Corps

July 1917 to April 1919, due to his untiring
interest and devotion to duty, he rendered
distinguished service, having trained all
Marines who later distinguished themselves
in machine-gun companies in France.

DYE, Leon L Capl.

U. 8. M. C. As Assistant Paymaster,
U. 8. M. C, he performed exceptionally
meritorious and distinguished service
during the World War. He applied himself
to the problems of reorganisation of the
paymarter's department, and to the tasks
of devising and inaugtirating new methods
of administration with rare initiative and
ability, untiring energy, and sealous and
unselfish devotion to duty deserving of the
highest CO mmendation.

DYER. Jesse F Maj.

U. 8. M. C. As Aide and Lenl Advisor
to the Governor of the Virgin Islands, he
rendered highly meritorious service for
which he was recommended for recognition
by his naval superior.

HOADLEY. William T Mai.

U . 8. M. C. He performed exceptionally
meritorious duty as Post Adjutant of the
Marine Barracks, Quantico, Va., working
tirelessly on all the details of forwarding
thousands of men overseas.

HOYT, Leon W Maj.

U. 8. M. C. As Aide on the Staff of the
Commander, Division Six, United States
Fleet, he rendered distinguished and
meritorious service.

LANE, Rufus H Col.

U. 8. M. C. As an official under the
Military Government of Santo Domingo,
he performed distinguished and exceptional
service. As Aide to the Military Governor
of Santo Domingo, in which capacity he
administered two departments of State of
the Dominican Government; namely,
Foreign Relations and Justice and Publio

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Instruction, from January 2, 1918, to
February 10, 1920; and from December 19,
1916, to January 1, 1918, in addition to the
above described distinguished service, he
rendered important and efficient duties as
Brigade Adjutant of the Second Provisional
Brigade of Marines.

LEMLY, William B CoL

U. S. M. C. As senior assistant to the
Quartermaster, U. S. Marine Corps, he
rendered valuable service, particularly in
his work in charge of the section responsible
for the equipping of marines ordered to
active dutv m the field and as repre-
sentative of the Marine Corps on the war
Industries Board.

LEONARD, Henry Maj.

U. S. M. C. While serving in the
capacity of War Risk Insurance Officer, he
rendered distinguished service. Due to
his energy, initiative and above all, thor-
ough le^al knowledge, and clear forceful
elucidation of the law, he contributed very
lai^ely to the remarkable success attained
and the enormous amount of insurance
taken out by the officers and enlisted men
of the Navy and Marine Corps.

LITTLE, Louis McCarthy Lt. CoL

U. 8. M. C. As Aide and Fleet Marine
Officer on the Staff of the Commander-in-
Chief, United States Asiatic Fleet, he
rendered distinguished and meritorious

MC CLELLAN, Edwin N Maj.

U. S. M. C. As Aide to Commander
Battleship Force One, Force Marine and
Discipline Officer, performed distinguished
services and rendered unusual assistance
in connection with inspections, communica-
tions, legal work, and other staff duties;
and in command of the Force Marine
Regiment. While serving on the Minrie-
«oto when that Flasship was mined by the
Germans, September 29, 1918, his services,
among others, were such as to cause the
Board of Investigation to express the
qpinion that officers and crew deserved the
highest praise for the manner in which the
ship was handled after the explosion, for
mamtaining order, for localising the injury
to the ship, and for successfully navigating
her to port.

MC CORMICK, James B Capt.

U. S. M. C. He rendered meritorious
service during the organisini; of the

Northern Bombing Group by his untiring
energy, unusual ability and earnest work,
which contributed largely to the success of
the project, and for which he was recom-
mended by his Naval superior.

MC GILL, John F Col.

U. S. M. C. He rendered distinguished
and meritorious service while serving as
Force Marine Officer on the Staff of the
Commander, Battleship Force Two, United
Stotes Fleet.

MCLEMORE, Albert S Col.

U. S. M. C. He rendered distinguished
service as Officer in Charge, Marine Corps
Recruiting, in which capacity he displayed
exceptional energy, administrative abihty,
and devotion to duty, which made it
possible to fill the quota allowed the Marine
Corps for the period of the War.

MILLER, Charles J Maj.

U. S. M. C. He rendered distinguished
service while serving as Officer in Charge of
Ph3^cal and bayonet training at Paris
Island, in developing the physique of the
unformed recruits coming under his in-
struction, inculcating in them the strong
offensive spirit which later marked the
work of the Marines serving with the
American Expeditionary Forces.

MYERS, John T .Brig. Oen.

U. S. M. C. He rendered distinguished
service, while serving as Fleet Marine
Officer on the Staff of the Commander-in-
Chief, United States Fleet.

PORTER. David D Col.

U. S. M. C. As Assistant and Inspector
of the United States Marine Corps, he
rendered highly meritorious service, for
which he was recommended for recognition
by his Naval superior.

POWERS, Alonso D 2nd. Lt.

U. S. M. C. He rendered meritorious
service during the organization o' the
Northern Bombing Group, by his untiring
energy, unusual ability and earnest work,
which contributed largely to the success of
the project, and for which he was recom-
mended for recognition by his Naval
Superior.

ROOSEVELT. Henry L Lt. Col.

U. S. M. C. While serving as Quarter-
master at Marine Barracks, Quantico.
Virginia, he rendered distinguished ana
meritorious service.

SALLADAY, Jay M Lt. Col.

U. S. M. C. While serving as Battalion
Commander in the Virgin Islands, and as
the Officer-in-Charge of the Intelligence
Department, he performed highly, meri-
torious service, for which he was recom-
mended for recognition by his Naval
superior.

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SANDERSON, Charles R. Maj,

U. S. M. C. He rendered distinguished
service as officer in charpre of the con-
struction of the large recruit depot for men
of the U. S. Marines at Paris Island, S. C.
The depot was rapidly built and met a
serious housing problem due to the ex-
pansion of the Marine Corps.

SMITH, Harry L MaS,

U. S. M. C. He rendered distinguished
service while serving as Officer in Charge of
target instruction at the Recruit Depot,
Marine Barracks. Paris Island, in quali-
fying as marksman, or better, ninety per
cent of the large number of recruits passing
through that Depot, thus contributing very
materially to the success of the Marine
Corps orntnisations serving with the
American Expeditionary Forces.

TEBBS, Richard H.. Jr Capt.

U. S. M. C. He rendered distinguished
SMvioe while serving as Force Marine
Officer on the Staff of the Commander,
Cruiser and Transport Force.

WEBSTER, Clifford L. 1««. L«.

U. S. M. C. While acting as i>ilot of a
seaplane operating in the vicinity of
Hampton Roads, Vs., March 13, 1918, he
went to the assistance of Enmgn Mao-
Naughton, U. S. N. R. F., whose plane had
fallen to the water, pinning him under tiie
wreckage. He dove overboard into the
extremely cold water and heroically dove
under the wreck in the effort to extricate
Ensign MacNaughton, persisting in these
efforts until his body was finally extricated.

WILLIAMS, Seth Maj.

U. S. M. C. He rendered distinguished
service as officer in charge of building a
complete cantonment for seventy-five
hundred men of the United States Marines
at Quantico, Virginia, and through his
energy and resourcefulness the cantonment
was ready when needed. He was also for
a time in charge of the purchase division of
the Quartermaster's office and representa-
tive of the Marine Corps on the War
Industries Board in which duties he showed
marked efficiency.

United States Army

BARTLETT, Geoffrey Lt. CoL

U. S. A. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as Assistant to Troop
Movement Officer, Port of Embarkation,
Hoboken, N. J.

BIDDLE. A. J. D Lieut.

V. S. A. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession on personid staff
of the Commanding General, Port of
Embarkation, Newport News, Va.

DAYHUF, Charles H Maj.

U. S. A. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession in charge of the
identification Office at the Port of Em-
barkation, Hoboken, N. J.

ESTES. George H Ccl,

U. S. A. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as Port Utilities
Officer at the Port of Embarkation,
Hoboken, N. J.

KEECH, P. B Cd,

U. S. A. For distinguished service in the
line ol his profession as Port Inspection
Officer, Port of Embarkation, Newport
News, Va.

KNIGHT, J. T Col.

U. S. A. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as Quartermaster
in charge of shipments. Port of Embarka-
tion, Newport News, Va.

MARMON, Joseph A Col.

U. S. A. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as Assistant Chief of
Staff, Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, N. J.

PEEEERINQ, Richard R U. Col,

U. S. A. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as Commanding
Officer, Camp Mills.

ROBINS, E. A Maj.

U. S. A. For distinguished swvice in the
line of his profession as Assistant to Port
Adjutant Port of Embarkation, Hoboken,

SCALES, W. B Col.

U. S. A. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession on personal staff of the
Commanding General, Port of Embark-
ation, Newport News, Va.

SHANNON, R. E.. U. Col.

Q. M. C. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as Assistant to the
Transportation Officer at the Port of
Embarkation, Hoboken, N. J.

SORLEY. Lewis S Col.

U. S. A. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession as Commanding
Officer, Camp Merritt.

TAYLOR, James M Col.

U. S. A. For distinguished service in
the line of his profession as Maritime
Survey Officer, Port of New York.

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THE following officers of the Naval Overseas Transportation Service were
awarded the Special Certificate of Appreciation for the valor, fidelity
and efficiency with which they served in the World War while in command
of the vessels set opposite their names:

NAME
ALLEN, WiUiam R.
ALLISON. John
ANDERSON, Carl E. A.
ANDERSON, Chae. E.
ANDERSON, Chaa. J.
ANDERSON, Gustave
ANDERSON, Walter
ANDREWS, William F.
ARNESEN, Odmund
ASBORN, Andrew
BAKER. NeU S.
BAKER, Wm. N. P.
BALDWIN, John S.
BARNESON, James B.
BECKWITH, Walter N.
BENNER, George C.
BERG. Holger E.
BERGH, Edward R.
BETTS, Frank P.
BEVERIDGE, Chaa. E.
BEVILAQUA. Oltorino
BLAIR, Jasper L.
BLAIR, Robert J.
BLAU, Thomas
BLELIX)CK, David H.
BLOCK, Julius T.
BOETTGER, Chas.
BROOKS. James S.
BROWN, Daniel
BURKE, Chas. A.
BURKHARDT. Frank T.
BURNS, John

CALHOUN, Chas. R.. (Deceased)
CAMPBELL. Ernest S.
CAMPBELL. George
CARLETON, WilUam A.
CARLISLE. Louis W.
CARLSON. John R.
CARTWRIGHT. Thomas
CARVER, Isaac
CHAMBERS, John
CHICK, Hairy L.
CHRISTOFFERSON, Hjahnar
CLARK, Harry O.
CLARK. John McC.
CLIFFORD. Alfred
CLOSE, Wm. J.
COGAN. John F.
COHOLAN. John J.
CONGDON. Louis E.
CONNORS, Wm. J.
CROCKER, James A.
CROSBY. Percy E.
CROSS, Chas. H.
CROSS. Francis E.
CURTIS, James R.
GUSHING, Austin R.
DAVIS, Fred W.

VESSEL

Lt. Comdr Narraoanaett

Lt. Comdr Newport Newt

Lt. Comdr Oregonian

Lt. Comdr LcJse OHaco

Comdr Maumee

Lt. Comdr El Sol

Lt. Comdr Freano

Lt. Comdr West CoJuu

Lt. Comdr Canton

Lt. Comdr Muneomo

Lt. Comdr Ed. L. Doheney 3rd.

Lt. Comdr Mariana

Lt. Comdr Cfuantanamo

Lt. Comdr Middlesex

Lt. Comdr Lake Femtoood

Lt. Comdr Jidia Luchenbaeh

Lt. Comdr Lake Forest

Lt. Comdr Lake BlitabePi

Lt. Comdr Lake Traverse

Lt. Comdr Caseo

Lt. Comdr Rijnlnad

Lt. Comdr Plare

Lt. Comdr Martensdifk

Comdr Calanuares

Lt. Comdr Mosseuin

Lt. Comdr Seteranee

Lt. Comdr Lake View

Lt. Comdr Chestnut HiU

Lt. Comdr Gold Shell

Lt. Comdr Lake Dytner

Comdr Culgoa

Lt. Comdr Western Front

Lt. Comdr Felix Taussig

Lt. Comdr El OceidenU

Lt. Comdr Polar Sea

Lt. Comdr Vittcrio Emanude III.

Lt. Comdr Hawaiian

Lt. Comdr Maeona

Lieut Kermoor

Lt. Comdr Sylvan Arrow

Lt. Comdr Broad Arrow

Lt. Comdr Lake Huron

Lt. Comdr Munidies

Lt. Comdr Lake Blanehester

Lt. Comdr Lake Berdan

Lt. Comdr Lake Shore

Lt. Comdr Tivives

Lt. Comdr Hisko

Lt. Comdr Roepat

Lt. Comdr Hisko

Lt. Comdr Waiter D, Munson

Lt. Comdr Ozama

Lt. Comdr Pasadena

Lt. Comdr Munaibro

Lt. Comdr. Cauto

Lt. Comdr Sagadahoc

Lt. Comdr LaJce Francis

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224

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

NAME
DELAHANTY. Wm.
DEVEREUX, C. W.
DEXTER, Harold S.
DODD, Laurence
DOUGLAS, Richard
DOW, Frank L.
EDELMAN, Leighton M.
ELLIS, Thomaa
ESTES, Eben S.
ETZWEILER, Chas.
EVANS, Jenkin L.
FALSEN, Enevold
FARLEY, Richard
FARMER, Percy L.
FERRIS, Frank E.
FITZSIMMONS, H. F.
FLANAGAN, M. J.
FLEMING, David R.
FOGARTY, Nicholas
FORSYTH, Enoch A.
FOSS, Harold G.
FOSTER, Edwin L.
FOSTER, Jesse
FRALIC, Wm. M.
FREDERICKS, Herman J.
FREEMAN, Samuel W. C.
FREY, Nils C.
FRIED, George
GADEBERG, Peter M.
GAINARD, Fred A.
GEDDES, Charles A.
GIBSON, James S.
GIFFORD, W. M.
GILLESPIE, Henry
GRENING, Paul C.
HEARBERG, John P.
HANCOCK, George S.
HARDING, Arthur E.
HARLOE, Marcus S.
HARMSEN, Hans N.
HANSEN, Johannes
HANSEN, Niels S.
HANSEN, O. M. L.
HANSEN, Peter J.
HAWKINS, Mortimer
HAYNES, Alvin
HERBERT, Richard O.
HERMANCE, Carl H.
HICKEY, Samuel W.
HILLMAN, Walter P.
HOGAN, WJUiam A.
HOPEN, Anton
HUDSON, Herbert
HUGHES, Owen W.
HUNTER, George
IVERSON, Andrew C.
JANSSON, George W.
JENSEN, Arthur P.
JOHNSEN, Peter F.
JOHNSTON, Herbert R. O.
JONES, Edward C.
JONES, Frederick S.
JONSSON. Gustaf E.
KANE, Nicholas J.
KATTERFIELD, JuHus C. P.
KEENE, Crosby A.

VESSEL

Lt. Comdr El Oriente

Lt. Comdr Weathaven

Lt. Comdr Carib

Lt. Comdr Yellow8tone

Lt. Comdr Keresan

Lt. Comdr lowan

Lt. Comdr Choetoiv

Lt. Comdr Santa Roaalta

Lt. Comdr BeukeUdijk

Lt. Comdr Berwyn

Lt. Comdr Charlton Hall

Lt. Comdr Matuan

Lt. Comdr Liberator

Lt. Comdr Canibaa

Lt. Comdr Ophir

Lt. Comdr Buena Ventura

Lt. Comdr Gargoyle

Lt. Comdr Lancaster

lit. Comdr lee King

Lt. Comdr Texan

Lt. Comdr Malang

Lt. Comdr Lake Pleasant

Lt. Comdr Eurana

Lt. Comdr Carolian

Lt. Comdr Beaufort

Lt. Comdr Lake St. Clair

Lt. Comdr Vittorio Emanuele III,

Lieut Zuiderdijk

Lt. Comdr Olacier

Lt. Comdr Munaires

Lt. Comdr Kittery

Lt. Comdr West Alsek

Lt. Comdr Beaufort

Lt. Comdr Standard Arrow

Lt. Comdr Rondo

Lt. Comdr Lake Oedney

Lt. Comdr Kiowa

Lt. Comdr Lake Crescent

Lt. Comdr Radnor

Lt. Comdr Lake Michigan

Lt. Comdr Lake Damita

Comdr Proteus ^

Lt. Comdr Lake Port

Lt. Comdr Point Bonita

lit. Comdr Westward Ho

lit. Comdr Santa Luisa

lit. Comdr Cape Lookout

lit. Comdr Lake Harney

lit. Comdr Kermanshah

Comdr Alaskan

Comdr Seatia

lit. Comdr Kiowa

lit. Comdr Tanamo

lit. Comdr Absaroka

Lt. Comdr Western Light

Lt. Comdr Mtiscatine

lit. Comdr Temate

lit. Comdr Eastern Chie

lit. Comdr Constantia

Lt. Comdr Lake Forest

Lt. Comdr Camden

lit. Comdr Pleides

lit. Comdr Howick HaU

Lt. Comdr Panaman

Lt. Comdr Mount Shasta

Lt. Comdr Mexican

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CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

225

NAME
KENNEDY. William R.
EERO, Charles
KEYES, Stuart P.
KNIGHT, Hiram E.
KRONHOLM, John
KVENDE, Niealai
LAIRD, Charles G.
LAMBERT, Edward B.
LANE, Eugene
LANE, Frank C.
LA VERGE. Louis
LEE, William H.
LENT, William DeL.
LEWALD, Harry A.
LEWIS. Justis A.
LINDROTH. CUus A.
LIVINGSTON. Alexander D.
LIVINGSTON. Alexander L.
LOBGER. Waldemar
LOOK. Harry L.
LUDLOW, James G.
LUM. James H.
LYON, Henry W.. Jr.
MACKENZm, Alexander
MC KENZIE. James
MASURY. John M.
MACKER, Ralph M.
MADDEN. Edwin J.
MADISON. James J.
MALMAN. Daniel
MARCUS, Fred
MATTSON, Erik
MAY, Walter E.
MC CALLUM, James E.
MC DONALD, George B.
MC DONALD. Georae B.
MC KAY. Osborne E.
MC KAY. Walker
MC KELLUM. Thomas H.
MC LEAN, Wren
MC NEILL, Arthur W.
MERIWETHER, Henry T.
MILES. George H.
MILLER, Eugene W.
MITCHELLTEmest F.
MITCHELL. Ernest Price
MONEY, Peter C.
MOORE, Calvin
MORRIS. Caleb L.
MOWBRAY. Norman W.
NASH. Malcolm P.
NELSON, Otto T.
NICKERSON, George F.
NILSEN, Nils A.
OKLAND, Nils J.
PARKER. Clyde F.
PATTERSON. Henry R.
PERRY, Percy H.
PETERSON, Adolph H.
PIGOTT, Elijah S.
PORT. Ned. A.
POWELL, John E.
POWERS, Kinchen J.
POWERS. Robert B.
PRATT, Arthur W.
PURDY, W. F.

VESSEL

Comdr Arethuta

Lt. Comdr MarUa

Lt. Comdr Veebdijk

Lt. Comdr WeatGambo

Lt. Comdr Zuiderdijk

Lt. Comdr AntiUa

Lt. Comdr Lake Pepin

Lt. Comdr Panuco

Lt. Comdr Bcutem Queen

Lt. Comdr Monielair

Lt. Comdr West Lianga

Lt. Comdr Houston

Lt. Comdr West Aleek

Lt. Comdr Frederick Luekenbach

Lt. Comdr Lake Worth

Lt. Comdr Lake Silver

Lt. Comdr CariUo

Lt. Comdr Lake Lasano

Lt. Comdr Astoria

Lt. Comdr Lake Placid

Lt. Comdr W. A. Luekeribaeh

Lt. Comdr Munplace

Lt. Comdr Weetemer

Lt. Comdr Loa Angelea

Lt. Comdr Stephen R. Jonea

Lt. Comdr Malang

Lt. Comdr Lake Oakona

Lt. Comdr Lake Arthur

Comdr Ticonderoga

Lt. Comdr California

Lt. Comdr Penaacola

Lt. Comdr Robert M. Thompaon

Lt. Comdr Lake Bekhart

Lt. Comdr Lake Huron

Lt. Comdr P. H. Bueh

Lt. Comdr K.I. Luckenbaeh

Lt. Comdr Celebea

Lt. Comdr Old Colony

Lt. Comdr F. H. Buck

Lt. Comdr F. C. Luekenbach

Lt. Comdr. Corozal

Comdr Jaaon

Lt. Comdr. Santa Oliva

Lt. Comdr Chinampa

Lt. Comdr Waehuaetta

Lt. Comdr Western Sea

Lt. Comdr Lake Side

Lt. Comdr Hatteraa

Lt. Comdr Mercurioua

Lt. Comdr. WeatuHHfd

Comdr Ophir

Lt. Comdr J. M. Guffey

Lt. Comdr Peter H, CroweU

lit. Comdr Munddta

Lt. Comdr. Si. Francia

Lt. Comdr West Mount

Lt. Comdr Arizonian

Lt. Comdr Bl Capitan

Lt. Comdr Herbert K. PraU

lit. Comdr. t Tereaa

lit. Comdr Sagua

lit. Comdr Oorontalo

lit. Comdr. Sioux

lit. Comdr Moccasin

lit. Comdr Wabaah

Comdr Aatoria

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226

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

NAME
RANDALL, Albert B.
RATTRAY, Earl G.
READ. Eldon H.
REDINGTON. John C. K.
REES, Howiud H.
REX, George T.
RIND.Wimam
ROBERTS, Richard
ROBINSON, Alfred H.
ROBINSON, Earnest F.
ROBINSON, Henry G.
RODICK, Daniel E.
ROTCH, Garland
RYER, Foster
8AMM0N, Thomas J.
SANDERS, Harry E.
SARGENT, Charles H.
SAUNDERS, George A.
SCHELTENS, Geer
SCHERMERHORN, Myron P.
SCHRODER, Otto F.
SCOTT. Charles W.
SEARS, Arthur H.
SHAW, Frederic J.
SHERIDAN, Thomas W.
SILVERTSEN, Johan M.
SMITH, Charles F.
SMITH, Edelbert L.
SMITH, Harry P.
SMITH, Isaac B.
SMITH, Jesse
SORENSON, Thor C.
SOWDEN, Arthur B.
SPARKS, F. H.
STAMAN, Henry E.
STEVENS, Frank
STODDARD. Charles B.
STOUSLAND. J. I.
STRONG, Walter M.
STRUMM, Alexander H.
SULLIVAN, D. A.
SUNDSTROM, Einar W.
SWICKER, Fletcher C.
SWIFT, Harry R.
TAPLEY, Robert M.
THOMSON, Cl.rietifln
THOMPSON, HMry L.
TUCKp:Rp Alien D.
TULL. Richard E.
VAIL, Louie J.

VANDERDONCKT, Hector L.
VEGA. Frank A.
VELTON. Albert G.
VERCEY, Harry E.
VON PFLUGK, Herman A.
WALL, Charlea
WALSH. Jiunei
WALTERS, A B.
WATSON, Alei.
WEBBERh Arthur H,
W^KDEN, HkutI' F.
WETTRE. Oudoff
WHITE, Richard J.
WniTEHORN, JohQ R.
WHITNEY. C^JtoQ L,
WIDER, Edw^ud H^

VESSEL

Comdr Standard Arrow

Lt. Comdr Lake Ontario

Lt. Comdr Katrina Luekenbaeh

Lt. Comdr Quincy

Lt. Comdr Western Spirit

Lt. Comdr Bvaneville

Comdr Dochra

Lt. Comdr Roepat

Lt. Comdr Norlina

Comdr Nero

Lt. Comdr Lake Champlain

Lt. Comdr Batjan

Lt. Comdr West Ekonk

Lt. Comdr Antioa

Lt. Comdr Chatham

Lt. Comdr Cape Romaine

Lt. Comdr Wabaeh

Lt. Comdr Sateuma

Lt. Comdr Manta

Lt. Comdr American

lit. Comdr Lake Helen

Lt. Comdr Tjikembing

Lt. Comdr Edgar F. Luehenhaeh

Lt. Comdr Lake Superior

Lt. Comdr West Cheater

Lt. Comdr Western Ocean

Lt. Comdr Sudbury

Comdr Minnesotan

Lt. Comdr Sixaola

Comdr Cuyama

Lt. Comdr Newport News

Lt. Comdr Lake Erie

Lt. Comdr Tjisondari

hi. Comdr Lake Harney

hi. Comdr Lake Daraga

Lt. Comdr. Lake LiUian

Lt. Comdr Herman Frash (sunk)

Lt. Comdr Elinor

Lt. Comdr Kerowlee

Lt. Comdr Isabella

Lt. Comdr Jean

Lt. Comdr John M. Connelly

Lt. Comdr Ohian

Lt. Comdr. West Shore

Lt. Comdr Scranton

hi. Comdr Meraukee

Lt. Comdr Westerdijk

Lt. Comdr Morristoum

Lt. Comdr William Roekerfeller

Lt. Comdr William McKenney

Lt. Comdr Lake Oaspar

Lt. Comdr Defiance

Lt. Comdr Soestijk

Lt. Comdr Lake Qarza

Lt. Comdr Plymouth

Lt. Comdr LakeBridoe

Lt. Comdr CeUic

Lt. Comdr Baih

Lt. Comdr West date

Lt. Comdr Costerdijk

Lt. Comdr Oeorge O. Henry

Lt. Comdr Lake Wimico

Lt. Comdr Newton

Lt. Comdr Lake Wood

Lt. Comdr Lake Capens

Lt. Comdr. Fairmont

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NAME VESSEL

WIEBE, Gustare E. Lt. Comdr Lake Blainore

WIETH, Louis C. Lt. Comdr Lake Osweya

WILLIAMSON, James Lt. Comdr SantaBarbara

WINKEL, George Lt. Comdr Chebavlip

WINNETT, Charles H. Lt. Comdr Cacique

WOODWARD, George P. Lt. Comdr Moccasin

WOYSHNAR, Charles P. Lt. Comdr Lake Harris

WRIGHT, George Lt. Comdr. Democracy

WADE, D. I. Lt. Comdr Santa Paula

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX

Abbett, H. J., Lt. Comdr 21

Abbott, H. L., Lt. Comdr 39

Abele, C. A., Capt 39

Ackermann, L. M., Lt 39

Ackerson, J. L., Comdr 39

Adams, A. D., Lt 39

Adams, J. P., Lt 149

Adams, R. R., Comdr 183

Agraa, John, C. G. M 39

Ahlfors, William, C. B. M 39

Alberty, W. M., Lt 183

Alderman, H. B., C.Y 39

Aldrich. R. W., Sea 39

Alexander, M. V., Corp 149

Alexander, J. T., Lt. Comdr 39

Alford, T. N., Lt. Comdr 40

Alicke, Rudolf, C.M.M 40

Allen, B. G., Comdr 40

Allen, E. G., Comdr 40

Alien, E. P., Q.M.lc 183

Allen, F. G., Ens 183

Allen, F. S., Lt 183

Allen, M. E., Ens 40

Allen, R. H., Lt. Comdr 183

Allen, Roger, Ens 183

Allen, W. R., Lt. Comdr 40

Almour, G. W., Lt 40

Almy, A. C, Comdr 183

Almy, E. D., Lt. Comdr 40

Atlhouse, Adelbert, Capt 40

Alsup, J. W., Pvt 149

Amsden, W. F., Lt 40

Ancrum, William, Comdr 183

Anderson, A. B., Lt. Comdr 183

Anderson, C. L., Pvt 149

Anderson, Claude, Ph.M., Ic 183

Anderson, E. A., R. Admr 21

Anderson, Lorain, Lt. Comdr 40

Anderson, M. H., Lt. Comdr 40

Andersen, NUes. C.M.M 40

A ndertson, Oscar E . 183

Andei-JK>nH W, N., C.Y 183

Aadrewa, E. D., Lt 183

Andrewat Philip, li. Admr 21

Appleby, Thnm&s, Lt 183

Arey, G, H., Lt , 40

Ar««QtT L. M., MM 183

Arma, T. J,. Comdr 183

Armstrodg, E. E,, Comdr 41

Arnold, C. L,, Comdr. 41

Arnold, E. D., C,B,M 41

AjwinD, J. 9.. Comdr 184

A^ltoD. E. K. , Pvt. , . , 149

Aahbrook^ A, W., Lt 184

AfWPfflonh W, C, Capt 41

AtkitiHT A. K., Comdr 184

Atklnst L, M., Comdr 184

Atwood, G. D.p Lt 41

Atwood, n. L,, Eqh 184

Auer, Chiirlf?Sf Corp. 149

Auld, G, P. , Comdr 41

Aiuburne, C. L.^ Enja;., Ic 41

Aveilhc^ D. J.. C.B.M 41

Avpry, C, E., C. G. M, 41

Alton, A. P.. Pvt,, 149

Aymiir, B- W, Sea 41

Babcopfc. J. v., Comdr. . „ 41

BndKer, C. J., E. Admr 21

!iadE«r. O, C, Lt. Comdr 42

Bajfley, D. W„ Comdr 21

Bajjley. J. A., M.M., 1p 42

Bailey, F. C, Lt. Comdr. 42

Bnilfly, J. E., Capt . 184

BiiJIey, ZeJmer. CB/M 184

Bakcnhufl, E. E., Capt 42

Baker, A. C.^ Capt 42

Bfiker, C. S., Comdr 184

Baker, H, I ., Sgt 149

Baker, J. M ., Pvt 149

Baker, Virdil, Lt. Comdr. 184

Bnleh, J. \L , Ph.M., lo 17

Bald, Edward, Corp. 149

BaldridKe, H . A., Cfomdr. 42

Baldwin^ A. M„ Lt 184

Bftld wia. Fra&k, Lt. Comdr 184

Baldwin^ F. P., Comdr 184

Ball, E. B.. Ph. M., 2c, . . 42

Ball W. W., Lt 42

BaUbseT, J, G„ Capt 184

Barber, S. E., Comdr. 184

Barber, Wavne, Ph.M., 3o 42

BarcftykowafciH F, J„ Pvt 149

Barin. L. T.. Lt 42

Barker, F, A., Mai , , 149

Barker, G, N., Lt. Comdr , 42

Barker, L. M., Ph,M., Su . 43

BarJcoi), J. S., Camdr 43

Barnes, G. Cr> Lt. Comdr 43

Barntw, P. J.. Ena 184

Barnett, Geortte. Maj. Gen 34

Baj-nbftrt. Edward, C,G,M 43

Barnhart, F. A,, Sgt 160

Barr. C. C, Lt , 160

Barr, Eh L„ Lt. Comdr. 43

Barrett. A. A., Pb. M„ 3o 43

Barron, W. L,. Pvt 160

Barrows. A. E.. Pvt 160

Barstow, H. W., Lt. Comdr 184

Barstow, W. A., Lt 184

BartTinlow, B. G.» Comdr 43

BiirHott, H. T,. Lt. Comdr 43

}'lEtrtlett, GocfTrpy, Lt. Col 222

Biirrk-ttn Owen. Comdr 43

Hiiwa, L E., Comdr 184

Baa^ettt C, C, Ens. , 43

Baaaett, F. B., R, Admr 21

Baasett, P. P,, Comdj- 43

Bdfltedo, P. H ., Lt. Comdr 21

Bflatnn, A, P., Lt 160

Bute^, C. M., Lt 160

Bnttlc, G. E.> Lt. Comdr 44

Biiughman, C. C, Lt. Comdr 185

Baiter, Thomaa. Lt, Comdr 44

Baylis, J. F., Capt 185

Beach, C. F„ Lt, 44

Beach, K. L., Capt 44

Beadle, E. R., Maj 220

BparM. H, T,» Col . 34

Beary, D. B. , Lt. Comdr 44

Beauchnmp, Felii, Capt 160

Beaufeprard, A . Tk, Comdr 185

Beck, W. L. Comdr 21

229

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Alphabetical Index

Becker, V. P.^Tpr 160

Beckman, F. W., Ens 44

Beecher, W. K., Lt 185

Beerman, T. J., C.G.M 44

Beglin, W. J., Sea 44

Beird, R. H.. Pvt 160

Belfry, Earl. Sgt 160

Belknap, Charles, Comdr 44

Belknap, R. R., Capt 21

Bell, C. A.. Ens.. 185

Bell, D. B., Sea 44

Bell. Joe, Sgt 160

BeU, W. H^ Capt 185

Bellatty. W. J., U. Ic 185

Bellinger, P. N. L., Lt. Comdr 44

Bemis, H. M.. Comdr 22

Benjamin, C. G., Ens 44

Benjamin, H. R., Ens 44

Bennett, A. C, Lt. Comdr 44

Bennett, C. F., O.S 46

Bennett. E. L., Capt 45

Bennett, K. M., Capt 46

Bennett, M. L., H.A., Ic 46

Bennett, W. S., Kpr 46

Benson, H. H., Lt. Comdr 46

Benson, W. E., Lt 46

Benson, W. S., R. Admr 22

Berg, F. R., Lt. Comdr 186

Bern, H. E.. Lt. Comdr 45

Bemier. L. L., Lt 185

Bemier, O. D.. Lt 160

Bernstein, David, Corp .* 161

Bernstein, Dudley, M.Ai., Ic 46

Berrien, F. D., Capt 22

Berrien, T. G., Lt. Comdr 46

Berry. B. 8., Maj 161

Berry, F. T., Lt. Comdr 46

Berry, J. G., Capt 46

Berry, S. G., Q.M., lo 186

Bertholf . Wallace, Comdr 46

Bertrand, W. M., Lt 185

Berwind, C. G^ Lt 186

Best, W. H., W.T 46

Beewick, H. A., Ens 46

Betsig, H. E., Ens 46

Beuret, J. D., Capt 46

Bevan, W. F., Maj 161

Beverley, J. M., Ens 46

Bickford, A. M., W.T 46

Biddinger, A. E., Lt 186

Biddle, A. J. D., Lt 222

Biel, R. J., C.G.M 46

Bierer. B. B., Capt 46

BiUaard, F. C, Capt 46

BilUngs, A. W. K.. Lt. Comdr 46

BiUings, H. G., Lt 46

Billups, W. R., Lt 186

Bingham, D. C, Comdr 47

Birkett, F. J., Lt 47

Bispham, H. A., Capt 186

Blackburn, C. T., Lt. Comdr 47

Blackstone, Henry, Lt 186

Blackwood, J. D., Lt 47

Blackwood, N. J., Capt 47

Blair, W. M., Lt 47

Blake, Robert, Lt 161

Blakely, C. A., Comdr 22

Blakely, J. R., Capt 47

Blakeslee, E. G., Lt. Comdr 71

Blamer, Dewitt, Capt 47

Blanchard, D. D., Ens 185

T?1inp!'.finM, John, Capt 161

!■■ • i ! ' HiEU!. Lt. .*. 47

hi. ■■.-.lid... V, F.H Lt- 161

s^l . |j, C. C, Capt 47

SiiH , Victor, n. Admr 22

Jiliimenthal, H. W.. Ens 47

Bi>fvttchr?r. A- H, Lt. 47

hogan. H. a, ^^t 34

Bogert, E, S.^ Capt 47

Bofian, J. F.. C.G.M 47

Holjflu, Honry. CB.M 185

Bonday, Robert, Pvt , 161

Borieflfl> P. W.p Em 47

Boiinell, H. P., Ems 47

Boone, ChftrJea, Lt^ Comdr 186

Boone, J. T.. Lt 17

Boon^v R, W., Corp 161

Ti.-«, F. J., C.E 48

1 ^ .'. rt, J, T„ Col 220

Booth, R. H., Lt 48

Borden, John, Lt. Comdr 48

Borgeson, Oscar, Lt 48

Borgman, Henry, Sea 48

Bos, Lambert, Fvt 161

Bostwick, C. S., C.W.T 48

Bostwick. L. A.. Capt 48

Bouchard, J. M., B.M., 2o 48

Boush, C. J., R. Admr .-. . 48

Bowen, H. G., Comdr 186

Bowen, John, C.G.M 48

Bower, George, Lt 161

Bowman, A. H., M.G 161

Bowman, A. L., Ph.M. 2c 48

Boyce, W. L., Ass't Mach 22

Boyd, D. F., Capt 48

Bracken, W. J.. Ph.M. 2c 48

Bradford, Gerard, Lt. Comdr 186

Bradley, W. W., Comdr 49

Brady, J. J., Lt 49

Brainard, E. H., Maj 162

Braisted, F. A., Lt. Comdr 186

Braisted, W. C, R. Admr 22

Brandon, Clyde, Pvt 162

Brandt, W. J., Sea.. 2c 49

Bratton, M. G., C.C.M 49

Brautigan, G. F., Pvt 162

Breck, Edward, Lt. Comdr 49

Breckenridge, J. C, Lt. Col 162

Breese, J. L., Lt 49

Brennan, R. C, Lt. Comdr 49

Bresnahan, M. J., Lt 49

Brewer, E. R., Lt 162

Brewer, W. C, Ens 49

Bridgeford, J. V., Pvt 162

Briggs, T. C, Ens 49

Briggs, Z. E., Capt 186

Brinser, H. L., Capt 60

Briscoe, Benjamin, Lt. Comdr 60

Bristol, A. L., Comdr 60

Bristol, Mark, R. Admr 22

Brittain, C. B., R. Admr 60

Broberg, C. J., Pvt 162

Brock, A. E., Lt 186

Broderiok, G. F.. Ens 60

Broadstrom, B. G 220

230

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Alphabetical Index

Brogden, Ronald, Ph.M. 3o 60

Bronson, Amon, Capt 60

Brooke, B. H., Lt. Comdr 186

Brooke, Elsie, Nurse 186

Brooks, C. W., Corp 152

Brooke, E. K, Pvt 152

Brotherton. W. D.. Capt 60

Brown, A. L., G.M., 3c 186

Brown, Dilmus, Pvt 152

Brown, F. W., Lt 60

Brown, GeorgeJZIapt 186

Brown, H. C, Eng., 2c 60

Brown, R. R., Ph.M., 3c 50

Brown, T. E., C.B 186

Brown, Wilson, Comdr 60

Brownell, J. A^, Lt. Comdr 51

Browning, C. W., Lt 186

Broxup, John, Pvt 152

Bruce, Frank, Lt 22

Bruckman, O. F., Eng.. Ic 51

Brumbeloe, A. G., Ph.M., 3c 61

Brummett, J. R., Pvt 162

Bninsseon, L. F., Sea 61

Bryan, G. 8., Comdr 61

Bryan, H. F., Capt 61

Bryan, T. P., Lt. Comdr 186

Bryan, Samuel, Capt 186

Bryant, S. W., Comdr 61

Buchanan, Allen, Comdr 51

Budfie, G, W„ Pvt. , . , , 153

Bueehner, W. R., Lt 186

Buell. DextcT, U, Cflmdr 186

Bu^bee, E. P., Lt 186

Buford, D. L., Sfft 163

Bullard, W. H. G., R. Admr 22

BuhnertB, T., Comdr 61

Bulmer, R. C. Capt 23

BunkJey, J. Wh. Comdr 51

Burch. W. E., Ssa 51

Burd, G, E., R. Admr 52

Burg. R. A„ Lt. Comdr. 52

BurE«rH P. J.. Sea., 2c, , 23

Burgcs!, W. &.. Lt. Comdr 186

Burke, R. P., 8on^, 2o. . 52

Burke, W, S., Lt. Comdr 187

Biirkhartt B, T., Lt. Comdr 187

Burtiea, J. F,t Capt 153

BuJ-nett, Charles, B.M„ lo 52

Burnham^ A, C.» Lt 52

BiEfnH, F. D.p Comdr 52

Burns, F, T„ G,M,* lo 52

Burraee. H. H., Capt 52

Burt, A. Gt U. Comdr 187

Butler, C. S., Capt. 187

Butiqr^ H. v., Capt 23

Butler. S. D.. 34

Buttcrfield, O, J., Corp , 153

Bye. L. B., Lt. Comdr. 52

Byrd, R. £., Lt. Comdr 187

ByTD«, J. C.t Lt. Comdr. 52

Cake, S. W., Comdr 187

Callahan, L. D., Ens 187

Callan, J. L., Lt. Comdr 62

Campanarro, F. F., Bkr., Ic 62

231

Campbell, C. C. Ph.M.. 2o 187

Campbell, E. H., Capt 62

Campbell, H. G., Ens 63

Campbell, Herbert, Lt 187

Campbell, J. iL, Lt. Comdr 187

Campbell. W. E., Sgt 153

Canaga, B. L., Comdr 187

Candy, H. A. T., Comdr 53

Canfield, F. D., Ens 187

Capehart, Wadleigh, Lt. Comdr 187

Cnjinrt^n, W. B. Admr . 23

Capp«, 1^. R„ CAM 187

Cappfl, W. L., R. Admr, 23

Cftrbary, Jamea, G. S^, 153

Carey, J . A. , Lt , 187

CarsfilU G, B., 9ea„ 2o 53

Carhart, J. B.. Lt 153

Carhart. J. C^ Lt 53

CBj-miner G . C, Capt. 53

Carpender. A. 8. , Lt, Comdr 23

Carpenter, D. N., Capt. 53

Carpi* Fih'f, Hobart C.< Enij., 2c 53

Carpenter, J . i^., Capt 187

Carr. G. P.. Lt , 187

CarrahEr, M. B., Ena. 53

Carsonn J. ¥., Ens 53

Carter, A. F., Comdr 53

Carter^ J, F.. Capt 53

Carter, Jam^, Pvt. 153

Carter, Joe, Sat , 153

Carter, J. P., Sea 53

Carter, W, R„ Lt. Comdr 187

Cary, K. W., Lt 54

Casey, John, SKt 153

Caakfey. G. L., Comdi- 54

Caatle, G. W, S,, Comdr , 188

Caatleman, K. G., Capt 54

Catc9t C, B„ U 153

Catliii, G. L., Lt 188

Cfludell, J. H., C.BM 54

Causey, W. L, Lt. Comdr 54

Caveaton, W, F„ Bk^f . 54

Cecil, H. B., Lt. Comdr. 188

C^rveny, Albert, B,M;. 3c 188

Chftdwiek, F. L., Capt. 54

Chamberlaint S, J„ Maj 181

ChattjbtM^, F, T., Capt 188

Chambora, H. R., C-G.M 54

Cliambera, IL R., Ens 54

Ghambera, Hayraondt W.T 54

Chandler. H. E„ Lt 153

Chandler, L. H,, Capt 54

ChAndkr, W, D, , Lt. Comdr 54

Chaplm, V. D„ Lt. Ctirndr 54

Chapman, H. 8.. Lt 188

Charlesworth, Charles, C.B.M 188

Chase, H. A., Q.M., 3o 55

Chase, J. V., Capt 23

Chase, R. W., Corp 154

Chase, V. O., Capt 23

Chasen, William, C.G.M 55

Chastain, E. A., C.C.M 55

Chatman, G. M., Pvt 154

Cheflfy, George, Ens 188

Chenault, E. A., W.T 55

Chevalier, G de C, Lt. Comdr 23

Child, H. J., Corp 154

Child, W. G.. Comdr 188

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Alphabetical Index

ChildreM, Paul. Sea. 2o 65

ChUda, E. W. F., Lt 66

Chiswell, B. M., Comdr 65

Chord, Amos, Q.M., lo 55

Christ, W. B., C.G.M 23

Christensen. L. C, Pvt 154

Christensen, Rasmus, Mach 66

Christy, G. M., Oiler, 2o 56

Christy, H. H., Capt 23

Church, A. T., Comdr l88

Church, Gaylord, Lt. Comdr i88

Church, J. G., Capt i88

Clark, Chakners, Pvt i54

Clark, F. H.. Capt i54

Clark, G. H., Corp i54

Clarke, J. L., Pvt l54

Clark. J. A.. Lt 65

Clark, R. H., Q.M 66

Clark. R. W.. Lt. Comdr 56

Clark, S. P.. Lt 56

Clark. T. H.. Ph. M. 2c l88

Clark, W. J.. Lt 66

Clarke, V. A.. Lt 66

Clarkson. C. T., M.M., Ic 188

Clarkston, Samuel, G. Sst 164

Claude, Abrahain, Comdr 56

Clebome, C. J., Comdr l88

Clegg, Charles, C.B.M 188

Clement, E. F., Lt. Comdr 56

Clemmer. Leon, Lt 189

Clifton, A. L., Lt. Comdr 189

Cluverius, W. T., Capt 23

Coash, R. F., Q.M. Ic 56

Cobb, C. H., Lt. Comdr 56

Cobb, C. K., Lt 56

Cobb, H. L., Ens 56

Cobb. O, E,. Lt 66

Cob«y» E. A., Comdr 189

Coburn, F. G., Coindr 66

Cody, X H.p Mftcb, 57

CorTman, D. W^, H. Admr 24

Coffmnn^ R. B., Cflmdr 189

CoBswell, Frandfl. Lt. Comdr 57

CoKHwell, J. C, Lt . 154

Cofien, A, M., Couidr 189

Colfl, C. W., Capt 57

Cole, E. B., Maj, 154

Cole, E. K„ Brig. Gen 154

Cole, J, E,, JWt. 154

Cole, W. C, Capt. 24

Coliemaat D. J.* Sea 67

Colemap, H. R., Lt . 189

Collier, F, M.. I^t, Comdr 67

ColUftr. G. A., F., 2c 189

Colvin, D, P., Fvt 154

College, H. H.. C031: 67

Cumso, V, Kr, Comdr 67

Compn, G. L., Ens 67

Couifltock, 1. W., Lt . 67

Conftfd. Charles, Cflpt 189

Conden, A. R., R. Adrcir 24

Con«, Ben, Corp 156

Coup, H. L, Cnpt 24

Conger, F. P.. Lt. Comdr 67

Conner, 0. D., Lt. Comdr 189

Conn, W. T., Comdr 24

Conner, J. F., Lt. Comdr 189

Connett. W. B., Ens 57

Connolly, J. T., Sea 57

Connolly. R. L., Lt 58

Conover, Gardiner, C.B.M 58

Conroy, J. J., Cox 68

Conroy, T. M., Ens 68

Constein, E. T., Capt 58

Conway, F. A., C.G.M 189

Conway. J. P., G. M.. Ic 58

Cook, A. B., Comdr 189

Cook, F. L., El., 2c 58

Cook, H. C, Pvt 155

Cook, H. E., Capt 58

Cook, N. E.. Lt 189

Cook. N. S.. Ens 58

Cook, Walter, G. Sgt 155

Cooke. H. D.. Comdr 58

Cooley, V. E., Lt 189

Coon. M. L^ Lt 58

Coonts, R. E., R. Admr 24

Cooper, G. F., Capt 69

Cooper, O. M., Pvt 155

Copassaki, Andrew. C.G.M 59

Corbett, Murl, Lt 165

Corley. W. A., Lt. Comdr 189

Comdl, P. D.. Capt 156

Cornell, Walter, OB.M 69

Cornell, W.R., Gunr 166

Corry, W. M., Lt. Comdr 69

Cortright. A. B.. Ens 69

Corwin, A. A.. Lt. Comdr 59

Cotton. J. M.. F., Ic 189

Cotton, L. A., Capt 24

CottreU. R. M.. Lt 59

Couden. A. R.. R. Admr 189

Cotmty, Timothy. El., 3c 59

Courtney, C. E., Capt 59

Courtney, James, Sgt 156

Coverdell, V. A., Lt 165

Covington, J. W., S.C. 2c 69

Cowie, T. J., R. Admr 69

Cox. J. F., Lt. Comdr 69

Coxe, Lewis, Comdr 189

Crabbe, T. P.. Pvt 166

Craft, R. P., Comdr 69

Cram, G. E., Lt 69

Cramer, A. C. Lt 190

Cramer. H. G.. Lt 190

CrandaU, R. P., Capt 190

Craven, Mathew. Cf.Y 190

Craven. T. A. M.. Lt 190

Craven, T. T., Capt 24

Creighton, J. M., Lt 190

Crenshaw, Arthur. Capt ^ . . . . 60

Crenshaw. R. S.. Lt. Comdr 190

Crepeau, L. J.. Pvt 165

Crocker. J. W.. C.B.M 190

CroU. G. H.. Pvt 166

Cronan, W. P.. Capt 60

Crone, Christian, Lt 60

, Cronin, R. P., Sgt 166

Crosby^P. T., Lt 60

Crose, W. M., Capt 60

Crosley, W. S., Capt 60

Croesen, V. J., Sgt 156

Crouch. J. L., C.B.M 60

Crowell, D. C, Comdr 190

Crowley, Florence, C.G.M 60

Crowther, O. C, Lt 166

232

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Alphabetical Index

Cukela, Louis, Sgt 10

Culbert, F. P., Lt 60

Cullen, Gregory, Lt 60

CuUen. J. W.. M.M.. lo 190

Culnan, J. H., Sgt 166

Cummings, D. E., Comdr 60

Cuneen, F. J., Lt 60

Cunningham, A. A., Maj 156

Cunningham, J. C, Lt. Comdr 190

Curl, H. C, Capt 160

Curran, S. T., Ens 90

Curtis, Lawrence, Lt 190

Cutler, R. W., Lt 190

Cutting, L. H., Lt 61

Cutts. R. M.. Col 220

Dahl, J. E., Lt 190

Dahuff, Enos, Lt 61

Dalen, J. H.. Ens 190

Daly, Daniel, Sgt 156

Danenhower, Sloan, Lt 61

Danielak, Stanley, Lt 61

Daniels, J. F., Comdr 190

Dann, H. R., Ens 61

Darche, H. A., Lt 61

Dargis, J., Corp 156

DashieU, R. B., Lt 190

Davidson, W. 8., Lt. Comdr 61

Davis, G. E., Comdr 24

Davis, J. L., G.M., 2c 61

Davis, F. H., Lt 191

Davis, H. C. Lt 191

Davia, L, P., Cqmdr 61

Davts. M. 8,, Comdr , 61

Dftvi», Noeli Lt. . 24

Davifl. P, L., Ens 191

Dftvifl, W, N.. Lt. Comdr 191

DflvtB, W. C, Ens 191

Davifjpn, F. T., Lt 61

Dflviflon, H. P.. Lt 61

Duviaon, R W., Brig. Gen 181

Davy, C. G,h Lt. Comdr 191

Dftwea, B. A., Comdr, 61

Day, C, 8,. Capt 156

Day, G. Q, Capt , 62

Day, a, E., C.G.M.... 62

Dayhuf, C. H., Mbj 222

Dayton, J. H.. Capt 62

Debarr, Harry, Lt 62

De Carre, Alphonse, Ci^t 166

DeCernea, Edward, Ens 62

Decker, B. C, Capt 62

Decker, C. J., Comdr 191

DeCoeta, John, Gnr 191

Defrees, J. R., Capt 62

Delaney, James, C.G.M 62

Delano, Harvey, Comdr 62

Delano, M. P., Lt 62

Delavey, Edmond, Lt 62

Dell, F. A., Olr 62

Demarest, John, C.G.M 62

Denig, R. L., Maj 166

Dennis, C. A., Lt 156

Dennis, J. B., Capt 191

Depue, D. T., Pvt 156

DesGranges, H. E., Eng., 2c 63

Deeses, P. T., Comdr 63

DeSteigur, L. R., Capt 24

Devalin, C. M., Capt 63

Devlin, B. W., Pvt 157

Dewey, R. C, Lt. Col 220

Dibell, A. G., Lt. Comdr 63

Dichman, G. C, Lt. Comdr 191

Dick, E. R., Lt 63

Dickinson, Dwight, Lt 63

Dickson, G. L., Lt. Comdr 63

Dieffenbach, A. C, Comdr 191

Dierdorff, R. A., Ens 63

Piptrirh. Carl, Lt 157

I )i\ linghain, A, O , R. Admr 63

Diltoo, J. E., Pvt 157

Dinger, H, C„ Comdr 191

Disroukea, D. E.. Ciipt 24

DocJcth y. i.. Corp . , 157

Dodd. E. H., Capt 63

Dodd, Harold. Lt, Comdr 191

DortBon. W. P.. Eufi 191

Do(p, G- 8, U 63

Dutiaahue. R. H., Sft 157

DtjnAhuo, W. D.t Eng. 63

Di^tialdaon, N. V„ Ena 63

Donavin, K. H-, Lt. Comdr 191

Donley, C. F., B.M,t Ic 63

Donlin, G- F,. Enff.^ Ic 191

Donnelly. B. P.. CO 64

Donohufl, W. n., Emj 63

Doody, John, Com. 157

Booloy, J. J„ Maj 220

Dormandy. R. L., Elp Ic 64

DoTtch, L F , Comdr 64

Doujrherty. H. DeB., Lt 64

Dou^hertyH N. F,. U 157

Dowell. J. S., Comdr , 192

DowTieri O. B., Lt. Comdr 64

Downes^ John. Comdr 192

Doyen, C. A,^ BriKn Gen 34

Doyle, J. M., Lt. Comdr 64

Doyk, J. P„ C.B,M 192

Doyle, R. M,, Lt. Comdr 64

Doylfl, S, H. R„ Capt 64

Dm^meL M. F.. Comdr 192

DtwwI , a. H., Lt , 64

Driv€?r, Orvil. C.P.M , 64

Drofltiip, NeilSt I^t . ^ ^ 64

DaBoia. E. F.. Lt. Comdr 65

DeboffB, W. G., Capt 66

Duf^kett, E. D,t Lt. 192

DufTettt Wayne, En*. 65

Duffie, R. C, EnH , 65

Duffy, P. T„ G.M., 2fi 65

Dunbar, P. 11.. Lt. Cutndr 65

Dunbenk, Charley, Capt 157

Duncan, Dnniel. Lt 192

Dunran, W. B. , Comdr 192

Dunlftp. R. H.. Col 157

Dunlavv, H. D. P>i^ 157

Dun*' '^ ^ . r^f>Tnr)r 192

Dunn. H. O., R. Admr 24

Dunning, W. B., Lt. Comdr 192

Dye, L. L., Capt 220

Dyer, G. P.. Comdr 192

Dyer, J. F., Maj 220

Dyson, C. W., R. Admr 65

233

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Alphabetical Index

Eager, C. F., Ens 66

Eagle, C. R.. Lt 192

Earle, G. H., Lt 66

Earle, N. P.. Lt.. 66

Earle. Ralph, R. Admr 26

Eaadale, David, Cptr 192

Easley. R. L., Q.Mm Ic 65

Easterwood, J. L^ Ens 66

Eastman, Ray, W.T 66

Eaton, J. A., Ens 192

Eberle, E, W., R. Admr 25

Eccleston, H. R., Lt 66

Eddy, Spencer, Lt. Comdr 192

Eddy, W. A., Lt 167

Edison, Thomas A 26

Edwards, J. D., Lt 66

Edwards, W. A., Lt. Comdr 66

Edwards, W. F. M., Lt. CJomdr 192

Elam, Russell, Cook 66

EUer, R. A., C.G.M 66

Ellis, E. H., Lt. Col 157

Ellis. M. St. C, Comdr 192

Ellis, O. B., Eng., 2c 66

EUison, W. A.TF., Ic 66

Ellyson, T. G., Comdr 66

Eknore, W. L., C.G.M 66

Emmet, R. M., Lt. Comdr 66

Emrick, R. P., Comdr 66

Endel, Solomon, Lt. Comdr 192

Endicott, O. T., R. Admr 192

Engel, W. F.p Set 168

EtiKlJBh* Hunttngton, Lt 67

Eaglieh, R. H, Lt. Cpmdr 67

Etfhom. C. W.. Lt, 67

Ealinaer, Hosa, C3.M 67

Essery. C.W., Ens 67

E«tefl, G. H., Col 222

Eubunk. G. A- Ens 193

EvBiw. C. H., Ens. 67

Evans, F, E., Lt. Col. 168

Evans. F. T., Capt. 67

Evsns, ^ K., Cjipt 193

Evans, Waldo, Capt 67

Everitt, 8. E., G.M., 2c 193

Everson, J. H.. Lt. Comdr 67

FflbbrU Alctsaandro. Lt. , , 67

Fabris, John, M.NL, lo 68

Faaa. W, H,^ Corp 168

Fflhey, Charles, Ens, . , , 68

Fairfiuldn A, P., Comdr. 68

Fallon, H. N.. Lt . . . 68

Fallon, Nugent^ Lt 68

Fai-enholtt Amtiion, CApt 193

Farlpy. L. C. Comdr. , 68

Furquhar, A, S.^ Comdr* 68

FarrautH O. C, Sgi. 168

Farrell, Fratiklin, Lt 193

Farwell, E. T., Lt. Comdr 68

FurwelU W. G., Comdr 68

FawMtt. S, B., F., Ic 193

Fflwell, R. M.p Comdr . , 193

Fay, J. H., Capt 168

Fechteler, A. F., R. Admr 68

234

Felli^m, W. M.. Lt. 68

Feigle, W. M„ %[t 168

Fciland, Log'an, Brig, Oen 34

Fenner, E. B.. Capt 193

FerEUBnn, J- N., Comdr 68

FerffUfton, W. J. Corp 168

Fcrnandei, G. E., WIY 69

Ferria. L. W., P. A F 69

Fidd, J. G., Capt , 193

Field, T. M.. Lt 193

Filer, U. L., H.A., Ic 26

Fischer. H. E., Lt. Comdr 193

Fischer, R. McG., Corp 168

Fischer, C. W., Comdr 69

Fischer, F. R., C.M.M 69

Piske, C. N., Capt 69

Fitigerald, Patrick. F., Ic 26

Fitssimmons, Frank L., Ph.M., 3c. . . . 69

FTflniVfir, , H. A,, Lt. Comdr 69

FUiLitU J. A., Lt 69

FleltB, M. F., Fvt 168

Flt't<'hLT, F, F., n, Admr 26

Fletcher, F. J., Comdr 69

Fl<*tPber. H. B., Corp 168

Flink,C. W., Co%. 69

Flint, J, A„ Lt, 193

Flocken, J. B., Pvt. , 168

Floe, 9. M„G.M., ^ 69

Flower*. Frank, CCS 70

Flowem, S, E., Eng., 2o 70

Flynn, R J., G. Sgt 168

Folpy. Fsrnl Cspt 193

Follia, J. J., F,, Ic 70

Foot4>, P, W,, Comdr 26

Ford, H. L„ Ens, 70

Ford, P. J.* Lt 70

ForguB, H, H., Lt. Comdr 70

FoaUr, H. F., Lt 70

Foster, J. C., Lt 26

Fc^tpr. M. J., Lt. Coradr 70

Foster, P. F.. Lt. Comdr 26

FostfiT, W. H„ Ens 193

Fowler, E. C, Lt 169

Foil, n, R„ f5fft 169

Fox, H. v.. F, lo 70

Foi, W. E„ Pvt 169

Foy. Edward J., Lt. Comdr 193

FraeQBpl, A, C„ Lt 70

FranciA. T. E., Ens , 70

Frank. G. ?,. Sirt 169

Frank. H. M., Coi 70

Franklin, B. R,^ Sea 193

Franklin. W, B., Comdr 70

Fraier, H. C, Lt. Comdr 71

Fmiier, W. D. Lt 169

Freed, A. E., Lt 71

Freedman, L. W.. Ens 71

Freeman, C. S.. Capt 71

Freeman. G. F.. Capt 71

Fremgen. William. Lt 71

Fremont. J. C, Comdr 71

Friedell. D. J., Lt. Comdr 71

Friedell, W. L., Comdr 71

Fritsch, W. J. Bug 193

Froass, P. E., Ens 71

Frost, H. H., Lt. Comdr 71

Frothingham, P. B., Ens 71

Frye, J. G., Pvt 169

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Alphabetical Index

Fullam, W. F.. R. Amdr 71

Puller, E. C Capt 160

Puller, H. G., Lt. Comdr 71

Puller, S. R., Lt. Comdr 193

Pullinwider, 8. P., Comdr 25

Punk, Peter, Pvt 150

Purer, J. A., Comdr 71

PurloMt. W. R., Comdr 104

Purr. W. E., Pvt 159

Fury, W. H., Sgt 150

Psrffe, Joseph, Capt 72

Glide, John, Ll. Comdr 72

Gaffney, F, I.,, Ecu 104

Gaffnpy. J. J,, Lt. Comdr 104

Galbraith* W. W„ Cooxdr 72

Gnlliford, W. T., CApt 150

Galloupcp C A,p Ervfl 104

GnUQoti. Sinclair. Capt ■ , 25

Garner. Alfred, U , 72

GarriBoJi, C. R., Bohh. 72

Garriflonn H, A,. Comdr. 72

Gartner, W. C. R, Eiih 104

Garten, W. M., Comdr 104

Garvey, E. T,, Ens 72

Garvey, F. B,h GM., 3o, 72

Gaaton, William, Lt 72

Gates, A. L., Lt 25

Gates^ C. W., Ens 72

Gates, E. G., C.B.M., 2o 72

Gates,H. D., C.Ph.M 72

GathpTTmnn, A. A . ► Lt 104

Gay, J. B.. Comdr 72

Geer, P. S„ Corp 160

Goiter, F. F., Sgt 150

GoiKcr, R, 9.» Capt. , 160

Celm, G. E., Capt 73

GoorePt Harryt Capt * 73

Geyer. C. H.. Em. 104

Ghpnt. D. T.> Lt. Comdr 26

Ghtrardi, W. H., Capt 73

Ghormlffy, R, U, Comdr 104

GihboHH, J. J., Sgt 160

Gibbs, Fred. F, Ic. . , 104

Gibacm. C. 9., Pvt 160

Gibson, H. L„ C.B,M 73

Gibson, Raymond. Corp 160

GIffcn, R, C., Comdr 73

Gilbert. L. T., Pvt 160

Gilder, G. D., Em 104

Giles, J. A.. F., lo 104

Giiea, W. J., Comdr 73

Gill, C. C, Comdr 104

Gill, J. E., Comdr 73

Gilit W. A.^ R. Admr 73

GiU, W. T., Lt 73

Gillette. C. S., Lt. Comdr 104

Gillis, L v., Cnmdr. 73

Gilmartinf M, W„ Lt 104

Gitlmor, K. E, Lt 104

Gikner, W. W., Capt 73

Gilmore, M. D., Lt. Comdr 73

GUpin, C. E., Lt. Comdr 104

Ginns, M. J., Eng., Ic 73

Glann, A. E., Lt 73

Glassford, W. A., Comdr 26

Gleason, H. M., Capt 74

Cleaves, Albert, V. Admr 26

Glendinning, H. P., Lt 100

Glennon, J. H., R. Admr 74

Glucksman. Samuel. Pvt 160

tJMdbry , A. D„ Corp 160

Guldsbujrough, M. R., Comdr 105

Goldsmith, F, 0„ Lt . 74

Goodwin. Pranciar Ens 74

Gnodwin, O, S., Ph, M., Ic 74

Gordon, John, Bmkr 74

Gormaii, Fk J., Lt ; 105

Gorman, H. J., Sea. , » 74

Gorton, A. W., Ena . . 105

GoM, K H.. Comdr 74

Gould, Jay. Lt . . 74

Gourlny, GeufKe, C.G 26

Grady, John, Comdr - - 74

Grady, R, C, Comdr. 74

Graham, A. T., Capt 74

Grnham, W. J., Lt . 106

Grahan, S. V., Capt, 126

GrBntham, J. H., H.A., Ic 74

Grant, A, W,, R, Admr 26

Grant, John, 8*t 160

Graves, G 9-, Comdr 106

Grnyson, C. T., R. Admr 76

Greoly, i. M,. Cox 76

Green, C. M.. Capt 105

Green, FitihuEh, Lt, Comdr 105

Greene. C. L, Lt . 106

Greensladn, J, W„ Cant 26

GT*^er, W. B., Ph.M.>2c 76

Gregory H Kamuol, Gnr * 105

GrPMC. S. O.p Comdr . . 76

Greis, J. J., Biimth,* Ici 75

Greisham. W. F., Lt 75

Griffin, F. H„ GW,T 76

Gri fTin. R. S., R. Admr 26

C; riffin, V. C, Lt, Comdr 105

Griffin. W. L., Corp 160

Grimes, J. O, , Sen 76

Grimland. G. A., Lt. 75

Grimahnw, D. E., Mach., Ic 75

Griawold. R. A., Ens 106

Griawold, R. M„ Comdr 76

Grof!, John. G. Sgt 160

Groh, E, P., P,M„ 3c 26

Green t FitthuBh. Lt. Comdr 105

Greene, C. L., Lt. 105

Greenalade. J. W., Capt 26

Gref^r, W. H,, Ph.M., 3c 75

Gregory. Samuel , Gnr 105

Gruig, B. 0, Comdr 75

GreiB, J. J., Bsmth., Ic 75

Grenham, W, F.. Lt 75

Gf idwdd, R. M., Comdr 75

Groff, .Fohn, G. ^t 160

Groh, E. P., P.M., 3c 26

Groag, J. L., Ens 76

Grossman, W. P., Ens 76

Grosvenor, T. P., Lt 105

Groves, B. H^ C.G.M 76

Grow, E. J., Capt 76

Grylls, H. M. K, Ens 105

Gudger, E. C, Comdr 76

GuiUon, Otto, Sgt 160

Gullickson, O. J., C.B.M 76

235

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Alphabetical Index

Guma, L. W., Lt 76

Gundlach, F. K., Ens 76

Gunnell, J. H., Lt. Comdr 196

Gunther, E. L., Lt. Comdr 76

GuBtafson, J. A., Lt 160

Guttormsen, P. A., Lt. Comdr 26

Haake, F. J., Capt 195

Haas, E. G., Lt. Comdr 195

Haas, W. S., Lt. Comdr 76

Haefliger, Fred, Pvt 160

Haggart, R. S., Lt. Comdr 76

Hagner, I. TV, Comdr. 195

Haines, G. W., Comdr 76

Haislip, H. S., Lt. Comdr 26

Hale, D. C, Ens 76

Hale. R. W.. Sea 76

Hall, I, C, En» 77

HaU, B. W.. Ena 77

HhIIi W, a., Jt.h Ens 77

Halligan, Jofaa. Jr., Capt 27

Halliwill B. 0„ Lt 77

Halseyv W. P., Jr. Comdr 77

Halsey. W. F.. Capt 195

Halatead, A. S., E. Admr 77

Hamblen, E, T„ G-M ., 2c 77

Hamilton, G, W.. Capt 161

Hamkt, H, G., Capt 196

Hiimm, fi. K. C.B.M 77

H'mimnnn, C. U., Ens 17

Hanmiond, E. T., Lt 77

Hamner, E. C, Comdr 196

Hanberry, R. V., C.B.M 77

Hancock, J. M., Comdr 77

Hancock, J. T., M.M., Ic 196

Hancock, Lewis, Lt. Comdr 78

Haney, John, Pvt 161

Hanmgan, J. J., Comdr 78

Hanrahan, D. C, Capt 27

Hansen, Samuel, C.B.M 78

Hansen, William, Corp 161

Hanson, E. W., Lt 78

Hanson, R. W., Corp 161

Hardaway, C. P., Sea 78

Hardiman, M. J., Pvt 161

Harlow, Hamilton, Lt. Comdr 78

Harmer, J. L., Lt 78

HarriU, W. K., Lt 28

Harrington, Fred, C.B.M., 2c 78

Harris, C. H., Ens 78

Harris, Fred, C.E 196

Harris, F. R., R. Admr 78

Harris, H. F., C.B.M 78

Harris, I. L., C. L. M.M 79

Harris, J. H., Lt 196

Harris, T. D., Lt. Comdr 196

Harris, W. O., Ens 79

Harrison, H. H. H., Lt 196

Harrison, P. H., Capt 196

Hart, J. S., Lt 161

Hart, L. D., Ens 79

Hart, L. N., Lt 196

Hart, T. C, Capt 27

Hartenstein, William, Ens 79

Hartigan, C. C, Comdr 196

Hartley, Herbert, Lt. Comdr 79

Hartline, E. E., Lt 196

Hasbrouck, R. D., Capt 79

Hasler, T. B., Lt. Comdr 196

Hasselbarth, Percy, El.» 2o 196

HeUwig, J. F.. Capt 80

Hatch, J. F., Comdr 196

Hatch, W. G. B., Lt. Comdr 79

Hatten, E. R., Ens 79

Haviland, W. B., Lt 79

Haw, C. H., Ens 79

Hawkins, A. W., Lt 196

Hawkins, R. H., Lt 196

Haws, E. H., Pvt 161

Hayden, D. E., H.A., Ic 17

Hayden, J. R., Lt 196

Hasard, Erskine, Ens 79

Haasard, N. K., Sea 79

Headley, A. C.jEns 79

Hearon, J. G., Kpr 80

Heartt, P. T., Ens 80

Heath, W. A., Bsmth 80

Heckman, J. H., Lt 161

HeU, E. J., C.B.M 80

Hein, H. R., Lt. Comdr 80

Heller, J. C, G.M., 2o 80

Helling, J. F., Capt 80

Helm, J. M., R. Admr 80

Hemingway, H. G., Lt 196

Henning. G. W., Sea 197

Henry, S. M., Capt 197

Henry, W. B., Lt. Comdr 197

Henderson, A. J., Capt 80

Henderson, E. L., Ph.M., 3o 80

Henderson, Robert, Comdr 80

Hennessey, W. J., Cox 80

Henry, W. O., Lt. Comdr 80

Hepburn, A. J., Capt 27

Herbster, V. D., Comdr 81

Herman, B. W., H.A., Ic 81

Hermle, L. D., Lt 34

Hersey, M. L., Lt. Comdr 81

Hewitt, O. U., Corn 161

Hewitt, H. K., Lt. "Comdr 81

Hewlett, G. W., Lt. Comdr 197

Hickey, A. S., Comdr 197

Hicks, D. M., Ens 81

Higbee, L. S., Nurse 81

Higgins, Michael, Lt 81

Higginson, W. P., Sgt 161

Hileman, J. L., Comdr 197

Hill, F. W., Corp 161

Hill, J. B., Comdr 197

Hiller, W. S., Corp 162

Hilton, J. C, Comdr 81

Himmelblau, David, Lt 197

Hinckley, R. M., Lt. Comdr 81

Hinds, A. W., Capt 81

Hines, F. T., Brig. Gen 37

Hines, H. K., Capt 82

Hines, J. F., Capt 82

Hines, J. W., Ens 197

Hinkamp, C. N., Comdr 82

Hinton, Walter, Lt 82

Hirshorn, M. 8., Lt 197

Hirst, S. C, Pvt 162

Hoadley, W. T., Maj 220

Hodapp, J. D. P., Lt. Comdr 82

Hodge, James, C.W.T 82

236

Digitized by VjOOQIC

Alphabetical Index

Hodges, A. F., Fire, Ic 82

Hodges, C. E., Ens 82

Hodges, C. S., Ens 27

Hodges, K. B., Ens 197

Hodgman, W. A., Lt. Comdr 82

Hodson, Merritt, Lt. Comdr 107

Hoffman* CharlM. G. Sgt 19

Hoffman, G(>or«c. Q-M „2o 82

Hoffroan, F. W., Comdr 197

Hoffnwn, L. L„ iVt , 162

Bom. F, T, Lt, . . 82

HeKg. W. S,H Lt. Comdr 197

Holcomb, R. C, Comdr 82

Hoi comb. TKomaa. Lt. CdI 162

Holden. MarviD, P. & F 197

Hdland. John. CB.M 82

HoUidayp S. E., Lt. Conidr 197

HoUifiay. T, C. Q M,* It 83

HoUyday. J. E., Eng 83

Homer, W, D., Lt. , , 197

Honiiiik, Stief, C.B.M 83

HooB<?wc*rffi HeiBter, Lt. Comdr 197

HaoKaiA erff. J. A., R. Admr 83

Hook, F, R.. Lt 83

Hoopef. H. F., Ens, 197

Hooper, S, C„ Comdr 83

Hoover, E. E., Sea 83

HoovPFt G, H.H Comdr. 83

Hope, E. G., Lt , 162

Hopkins. C. K„ Ens... 197

HoptA, J. L.p Corp . . , ,. . . 162

"HainberzeT^ J. R.. Camdr 198

Home, F. J., Comdr 83

HortoQ. A. v., Q.M 83

Horton, F. E., U, Comdr 198

Horton. W. B. Btvm 198

Houchii]JiH L, C„ Corp 162

HdUiBy. F. A., C.V. . . , 198

Howard, D. L,. Comdr 83

BcjWArd, J. H. P., Ens, 84

Howiird, W. L,, R. Admr 84

Hawft, A. G., Capt . , _ 84

HsJwe, A, W,, Ens 84

Howell, C. F., Capt 84

Howie, E, D., EiM 84

Hoyt, H. W., Lt 84

Hoyt, L, W„ Mai 220

HubbcU, L. B., Ene 84

Hudson, B. F., CM.M 84

Huey, t5. L, E., Ic . . . , 84

Huffman. L, D., Lt 84

HuflfstatPrt L. D., Pvt 162

HufBteiiler. E. C. Pvt 162

HuERard, R. M., Lt 198

HuiFita, C. F„ R. Admr 27

Hughes. G. D.. Corp , , 162

Hughes. J. A,. Lt. Col 162

Hulbcrt, H. L., Mai. Gen 162

HulinKS, Gar netr Lt. Comdr 84

Hull, R, K., Fh.M.. 2c 84

Humphrci'fl, A. E.. Lt . . , 16

Hunsakc^r. J, C. Comdr 85

Hunt, F. a, F., Ir , 85

Hunt, L P., Ciipt 163

Hunt. W, M„ Capt 85

Himtijr, D. A., Bgt . . 163

Hunter, D. T., Lt. Comdr 198

Hupp, J. B., Lt. 85

Hurd, T. J., Lt 198

HurW, F, T., rvt - . , 163

Hurrtjll, W. A., C.B.M. , . , . , 85

Hurat, Lewi«, Coi , 198

Husaev, C. L., Cftpt. , 85

Hufftcd, C> S., Pvt 163

HuHtnn, M. E.p G.M.. Id 85

Huatvedt, 0* M., Lt. Comdr 198

Kutohefton. Grote, Mak Gbh 37

llutchius, C. T„ Comdr, 85

Hutcliijion. B. F,, Capt , 85

3iutBon, J. J., Lt 85

Huaford* H. N.. Lt 198

Hyatt, C, R„ Comdr 198

Zbrigt R. M.. Ens .
Ingalla. D. S, Lt,

85
27

In^ftlls, J. J., Corp 163

Ingcrftol] , R. E.. Comdr, , 86

Ineersoll. R. R.. R. Admr 198

Tiiffrahftm, C. N„ Lt- Comdr 198

Ingram. J. H., Lt. Comdr. 86

Ingramt O. K, C, M., Ic . . , 17

lofniiB. L, W,, Sgt 163

Irolnnd. R. L„ Lt 198

Ifwiii, N. E.. Capt ..,.,.. 86

Isaars, E. V.t Pvt ,.,,.,** 17

Ibsbt?stef, G. C. Lt. Comdr , , 198

iHTaol, Frpdericlt, Lt. . , - . . * 163

Iveraofl^ Louia. Lt. 86

Ivaa. G, A,, Ena 86

Ives, P. F., Lt 198

Jack, Raymond, Capt 86

Jackson, J. P., Comdr 86

Jackson, O. P., Capt 27

Jackson jR. H., Capt 86

Jacobs, W. F., Comdr 27

Jacobs, W. V, E., Cnpt 86

Jacoby, MaclGAr> Eii:^ 27

Jaeger, F. H., Lt 198

James, A. L., CM.M. 86

James, C. M., Lt. Comdr 88

James, Julea, Lt. Comdr 199

Jarvis, H. W. C. Ph.M 86

Jayne, J. L.. R, Admr 86

Jennings, B. B., Ebn 86

Jennison. C, S.. Ph,M.. 2c 86

Jersey, C. C, Lt. Comdr 199

Jessen, F. A.* Ens 86

Jessop. E. B., Capt 28

Jett, G. H., Lt. 199

Jewett, T. B„ Capt. 199

Johansen^ E. L., Ens 87

Johnson, Albnrt, Lt . . 87

Johnson, A. W., Capt 28

Johnson, C- R, Lt . 199

Johnson^ G, A. , Lt . . . 163

Johnson, H. E., Ens 199

Johnson, Irvin, C.B.M 87

Johnson, I. C, Comdr 87

Johnson, John, Lt. Comdr 199

Johnson, J. S., Ph.M., 3o 87

237

Digitized by VjOOQIC

Alphabetical Index

Johnson, L. P., Lt. Comdr 87

Johnson, M. F., Lt 199

Johnson, N. A., Lt 87

Johnson, T. L., Capt 28

Johnston, H. R. O., Lt. Comdr 28

Johnston, Marbury, R. Admr 87

Johnston, R. A., Ens 87

Johnston, Rufus, Capt 87

JohtiBton. S. M., Ll 163

JohD3t(]nc, A. S.> Lt, Comdr 199

Johnatone, HoeerT Ypg., 2o 87

Jonea, C, E,, Tire, U 87

JoBM. G. A., H. A, Ic 88

Jonea. H. A,, Lt 163

JooeSp H. H., Sea., 2c,, 88

JoBW^ Hh W., Comdr 199

Jones. H. P., H. Admr 28

JoDftft, .t R , M,M,, Ic 88

Jon*«, V. W., Ens 88

J ordiLQ, J&ck^ Corp. 163

Jordfltir Lcl&nd, Lt- Comdr 88

Jordan, R. O.p Pit 163

Judd, D. E., EiiB 88

Judson, V. R.. Lt 199

JuQkin, G. B.. Lt. Comdr 88

JuTgeneen, F, T,, Lt 88

Justeseti, W. A., Pvt 164

Kaea, Raymond, Ph.M., Ic 88

Kalbfus, E. C, Capt 88

Kalk, 8. F., Lt 28

Kane, T. W., Sgt 164

Kane, W. A., C.M.A.A 88

Karker, M. H., Comdr 199

Karleson, F. E., Ens 89

Kasper, L. J., Sea 89

KaufFman, J. L., Lt. Comdr 89

Kaulsky, Frank. Pvt 164

Kautz, Austin, Capt 89

Kearney, T. A., Capt 89

Keech, F. B., Col 222

Keen, E. V., Comdr 28

Keiser, C. E., Ens 89

Keiser, C. W., Sea 199

Keisker, H. E., Lt. Comdr 89

Keith, Gerald, Ens 199

Keleher, T. J., Lt. Comdr 89

Keller, Theodore, Sgt 164

Kelley, A. J., Ens 89

Kellogg, E. S., Capt 89

Kelly, C. M., Lt 199

KeUy, F. J., Lt 164

Kelly, G. F., B.M., lo 199

KeUy, J. A., C.G.M 89

Kelly, J. J., Pvt 19

Kelly, J. J., Sea., 2o 89

Kelly, L. J., Ch. El 90

Kelly, P. J., Lt 90

Kelly, W. J., C.B.M 199

Kempff, C. S., Capt 90

Kennedy, C. W., E., Ic 90

Kennedy, J. M., 181

Kennedy, R. M., R. Admr 90

Kennedy, S. C, Ens 199

Kennedy, Thomas, Lt 90

Kennedy, W. R., Lt. Comdr 90

Kent, S. 8., Ens 90

Kenyon, G. W., Comdr 90

Keppler, C. H. J., Comdr 200

Keranen, Emil A., B.M., 2c 90

Kerr, R. E., Lt. Comdr 200

Kerrick, C. S., Comdr 90

Kerrigan, P. J., C.G.M 90

Kersten, C. E., C.B.M 91

Kesler, C. I., C.M.M 91

Kessler, W. C, C.B.M 91

Key, A. L., Commodore 200

Keyes, F. G., Lt 91

Keyes, K. B., Ens 91

Keyes, R. 8., Comdr 200

Keyser, R. 8., Maj 164

Kidder, H. P., Lt 164

Kiely, Ralph, Lt 200

Kilgore, W. J., Ph.M., lo 91

Kihner, O. P., Lt 91

Kimball, L. F., Comdr 91

King, A. L.. Lt . , 91

Kinij, E. J.. Cnpt 91

King, F, R,, Cotrifir 20

King, J. C, Cb. T-C 98

King, O. n„ Lt. , , 91

KiiKf. S. W., Lt. Comdr 201

King, W. A,, B,M.. 2o 91

King. W. E., Sea 200

Kingsburg, C. O., H A.. Ic 200

TvinkJe. C: A., Ph.M., 3c 91

Kipp. W. D,. Ena, 92

Kirkmiin, V. L. , Lt. Comdr 92

Ki ttpllp, S. E, W,, Cfipt 92

Kittin^er, T. A., Comdr 92

KittredKP, T^ R„ Lt 200

Klans, E. J., El., Ic 200

Klein, A, F, C. Ph,M 92

Klein, J. H.p Comdr 92

Klemnnn, J. V , Capt 92

lOine, G. W^ Capt 92

Knauss, H. E., Lt. Comdr 200

Kness, K. F., Pvt 164

Knight, A. M., R. Admr 28

Knight, J. T., Col 222

Knight, W. R., Lt 200

Knott, George, Lt 92

Knowles, G. W., C.Q.M 92

Knox, D. W., Capt 92

Knox, F. M., Lt. Comdr 92

Knudsen, John, C.M.M 200

Koch, R. A., Comdr 200

Kocak, Matej, Sgt 19

Koehler, Hugo, Lt. Comdr 92

Koester, O. W., Capt 92

Korman, F. A., Pvt 164

Kramer, F. J., B.M., 2c 200

Kreitenstein, C. M., Ens 200

Kniezman, W. A., Pvt 164

Kukoski, John, Pvt 166

Kurta, T. R., Capt 93

Kyrklund, K. v., Btswn 28

Labelle, G. F. J., Lt 93

Lackey, F. R., Lt. Comdr 200

Lackey, H. E., Capt 93

LaFrena, W. F., Cfomdr 201

Laird, H. C, Lt. Comdr 201

238

Digitized by VjOOQIC

Alphabetical Index

Lake, F. V., Lt. Comdr 201

Lake, G. E., Lt. Comdr 93

Lally, W. F., Ens 93

Lamar, H. D., Comdr 201

Lambert, J. J., W.T 201

Lamberton, R. F., Cox 93

Lammers, H. M., Lt. Comdr 201

Land, E. S., Comdr 93

Landenberger, G. B., Capt 93

Lando, Ellis, Comdr 28

Lane, G. H., Lt 93

Lang, E. K., Lt. Comdr 93

Lane, H. V., Pvt 165

Lane, R. H., Col 220

Langner, F. W., C.B.M 93

Langseth, T. F., Btswn 201

Lanning, Harris, Capt 93

Lannon, J. P., Comor 94

Larimer, E. B., Capt 94

LaRoche, F. A., Lt. Comdr 94

Larsen, H. L., Maj 165

LaskowsW, Felix, Q.M., 2c 201

Lassing, W. H., Comdr 94

Latimer, J. L., Capt 94

Lauchheimer, C. H., Brig. Gen 34

Laughlin, G. McC, Lt. 165

Lavender, R. A., Lt. Comdr 94

Law, G. B., Ph.M., Ic 94

Lawler, R. J., Lt 94

Lawrence, A. N., Lt 94

Lawrence, C. A., Q.M., 3c 201

Laws, G. W., Capt 94

Lawson, J. H., Lt 201

Lawton, Sanford, Ens 94

Lay, H. R., Lt. Col 165

Layton, L. K., H.A., Ic 94

Leahy, L. R., Comdr 94

Leahy, W. D., Capt 95

Learned, H. G., Ens 201

Leary, C. F., Lt 95

LeBas, H. E., Ph.M., Ic 96

LeBlanc, T. J., Ens 201

LeBreton, D.McD., Comdr 15

LeClair, H. P., Lt. Comdr 201

LeConte, R. G., Lt. Comdr. 95

Lee, Benjamin, Ens 95

Lee, Harry, CoJ 34

Lee, L. H., Lt 95

Lee, O. H., Sea., 2c 95

Lee, W. F., M.M., 2c 96

Lee, W. H., Comdr 96

Lee, W. H., Corp 165

Leeb, H. L., Lt 201

Leeck, W. A., Sea 95

LeGendre, J. H., Lt 165

Lehan, R. A., Ens 96

Leigh, R. H., Capt 29

Leiper, E. F., Comdr 201

Leitner, Aloysius, Pvt 165

Lejeune, J. A., Maj. Gen 34

Lemly, W. B., Col 221

Leonhard, Henry, Maj 221

Leonhardt, Elizabeth, Nurse 201

Leonhardt, E. F., G.M., Ic 96

Leovy, G. J., Lt 95

Leutritz, G. A., Lt 96

Leutze, T. W., Capt 201

Lewis, H. F., B.MT. Ic 202

Lewis, S. J., Ph.M., 2c 96

Lewis, 8. 8., Lt 96

Leys, J. F., Capt 202

Lihhnv^ M, A.H Comdr 202

Libby. C. J., Blmkr 96

Lipnhard, Jacubi Lt 165

Lii^tH:r, Jolm, Sea., 2o 202

Lineotn, G. B„ Capt 96

Lind, W. L., Lt. Comdr 96

Lindberg, J. C^^ Lt . , 96

Lindtreu , E. E., Lt. _ 165

LiDdliolcn^ WjJJiam, Cox 96

Lindquiflt, J. B., Ehh , 202

Lindany, L, E., Lt. Comdr 202

Unthsey, C. S., Pvt. . , 165

LinhaiTl, L, J^, Eos 202

Linn. W. S.. Ens . . _ 96

Linnard, J^ H,^ Capt 202

Litchfield, .}. R., Ph.M,, 3c 97

Little^ C* O., Lt , * . 97

Little, L. M., Lt 97

Little, L. M., Lt, Col 221

Littlefield, C. W., Capt 202

Littlefield, W. L., Capt 97

> LittoD. G. R., Cptr 97

Lloyd, E. B., M.M., Ic 202

Loi^ko, K. W. Corp 165

Lncy, F. E , Lt 202

Loftin, E. H,> Lt. Comdr 202

Lortin, Frank, Lt. Comdr 29

IjOtfan, G. C, Comdr. 97

Logan, J. J., MM., Ic. 97

LoRSR, M, B.. CQ.M 97

LohmaQti, C. A., Lt - , 202

Lohrkfl. J, L.. Lt 97

Ldi]^. a. T., H. Admr 29

Umg, B. A ♦ Capt 29

LoTijir. C. G., Brig. Gen 166

Ivongfm, R, E„ Maj 181

T.LHiKBtreth, Charles, Lt. Comdr 202

LoomiBt C* v., Corp 166

T,L>uniia, D. D., B.M., 2c 97

I^>onii8t R, L., Ena. 98

Li>ttipie(2li, O. v., Pvt 166

Lovfitt, R. A, , Jjt 98

Luwe W, O., Lt , 166

Lowe]], R. T, ^,, Comdr 202

Labjfi J, M., Capt 98

Lueflfl, F. P,. M,M.. lo 202

Ludlow. G. H., Ena 98

Lufkin, H, Nm Ph.M.* 3o 98

LukiikH, F. T,, Sgt 166

Luloff , Zaime, Pvt , . . , 166

l^uag, G. A., Capt. 202

Lupton, H. W„ Era 98

Luther, H. B., Lt 203

Lutomski, S. F., C.G.M 98

Lyders, E. C. W. S., Lt. Comdr 203

Lyle, A. G , Sgt 18

Lynch, E. T. B. M., 2c 203

Lynch, F. R. V., Lt 98

Lynch, J. M., Ens 203

Lynch, Roscoe, Eng., 2c 98

Lyng, A. E., G. Sgt 166

Lyons, C. J., C.B.M 98

Lyons, David, Com(^ 98

Lyons, Frank, Capt 98

Lyons, Frank, Cox 203

239

Digitized by VjOOQIC

Alphabetical Index

Lyster. W. G^ Pvt 166

Lytle, R. S., Capt 35

Maas, O. O., Lt. Comdr 203

MacArthur, Arthur, Capt 98

MacCormack, E. C, Ens 98

MacDougal, W. D., Capt 99

MacFarlane, F. H. C, C.M.M 99

Mack, C. H. , Lt. Comdr 99

MacKensie, John, C.B.M 99

MaoLeisch, Kenneth, Lt 99

Mackie, E. E., Pvt 166

Maoklin, C. F., Comdr 202

Maclewski, R. P. P., Lt. Comdr 203

MacMeans, H. V., Ens 203

MacNair, J. D., Lt 99

Maddox, C. H., Lt. Comdr 203

Maddox, C. H., Lt. Comdr 18

Madison, J. J., Lt. Comdr 18

Madison, Z. H., Capt 99

Madsen, E. T., Sgt 166

Maennale, F. W., Lt 99

Magnider, C. W., Lt. Comdr 99

Magnider/r. P., Capt 29

Maguire, W. A., Lt 99

Malon J. v., Sea,. 2c 29

Mallory, C. K., Lt. Comdr 203

Malone, M. J., Cox 99

Mangold, M. H., Ph.M., lo 100

Manley, G. C, Ph.M., 2c 199

Manley, R. S., Lt. Comdr 203

Manly, M. E., Comdr /. . . . 100

Mann, J. R., Lt. Comdr 100

Mann, W. L., Lt. Comdr 203

Manning, J. E., Ph.M., 3c 100

Mannix, D. P., Capt 29

Marcio, Joseph, S. C. , lo 100

Marcus, Arnold, Lt 100

Markley, George, Sgt 166

Marks, J. H., Ph.M., 2c 100

Marlowe, F. M., Sgt 166

Marmon, J. A., Col 222

Marquart, E. J., Comdr 203

Marray, Denis, Cox 100

Marsh, C. CjCapt 203

Marshall, A. W., Capt 29

Marshall, R. W., Lt 167

Martin, C. C, Sea 100

Martin, C. F., C.Q.M 100

Martin. H. E., H. A. lo 101

Martin, J. A.. Lt 203

Martin, Ralph, Lt 101

Martin, W. A., Lt 101

Marvel], G. R., Capt 1)1

Marville, P. L., G.M., 2c 101

Mason, C. P., Lt. Comdr 204

Mason, J. A., Lt 204

Mason, M. C, E., 2o 101

Mason, N. E., R. Admr 204

Mastick, S. C, Lt. Comdr 204

Mathews, S. J., Sea 101

Mathis, F. M., Sea., 2c 101

Mathias, Jean, Pvt 167

Matthews, Hugh, Lt. Col 167

Mattingly, Claude, Ph.M., Ic 204

Mauk,B. J..aM. M 101

Maury, S. P., L. Comdr 101

Maxfield, L. H. Comdr 102

Maxwell, D. M., Ph. M., 2c 02

Maxwell, T. A., Ens 102

May, C. M.. C.B. M 102

Mayer, Brants, Lt. Comdr 204

Mayer, F. J., Lt 102

Mayes, F. T., Lt 102

Mayo. C. G.. Comdr 204

Mayo, C. B., Comdr 204

Mayo, H. T., Admr 29

McAr;hur, R. E.. C.M.M 102

McAvey, T. L., Lt 204

McBride, L. B., Comdr 102

McCabe, G. C, C.B.M 102

McCabe, H. E., Sea 102

McCabe, R. A., Lt. Col 181

McCandhsh, B. V., Lt. Comdr 102

McCandlete, Bjrron, Comdr 102

McCann, J. E., C.W.T 103

McCann, R. H., Lt 29

McCanna, E. M., F., lo 103

McCargo, W. T., Ens 103

McCauTey, Edward, Capt 103

McCauley, G. S., B.M., 2c 103

McCausland, E. N., C.B.M 103

McCawley, C. L., Brig. Gen 35

McClaran, J. W., Lt. Comdr 103

McClellan, E. N., Maj 221

McCloy, John, Lt 103

McCluen, E. J., Lt 103

McClung, E. R., Lt. Comdr 204

McClure, H. A.. Lt. Comdr 103

McComb, M. B., Lt. Comdr 29

McCormack, A. Ay Lt 103

McCormack, H. W., Comdr 204

McCormick. A. M. D., R. Admr 204

McCormick, E. H., Lt 204

McCormick, J. B., Capt 221

McCown, H. Y., Lt 103

McCoy, C. T., Pvt 167

McCoy, J. C, Capt 167

McCrary, F. R., Comdr 103

McCready, G. H., Ens 103

McCrisaken, J. B., P.M., 3o 29

McCulloch, D. H., Lt 103

McCullough, F. E., Capt 104

McCulough, Robert, Ens 104

McCullough, R. D., Comdr 30

McCullough, T. L., Sgt 167

McCully/N. A., R. Admr 30

McDamels, L. J., Ph.M., 2c 204

McDonald, F. J., G.M., 3c 104

McDonald, J. D., R. Admr 104

McDonald, M. C, Capt 204

McDonnell, E. O., Lt. Comdr 104

McDowell, C. S., Comdr 104

McDowell, Willis, Capt 204

McElroy, G. W., R. Admr 104

McEntee, William, Comdr 204

McGee, H. E., H.A., Ic 205

McGiU, J. F., Col 221

McGlassdn, A. A., Lt. Comdr 104

McGowan, Samuel, R. Admr 30

McGrann, W. H., Comdr 206

McGraw, J. K., Sgt 167

McGuinness, F. J., Bmkr 205

240

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Alphabetical Index

McGuire, L. W., Lt. Comdr ; 104

McGunigal, Patrick, S.F., Ic 104

McHenry, John, Lt 167

MoHugh, G. E., Lt 104

Mollvain, W. M., Maj 167

Mcllwaine, A. G., Lt 104

Mclntyre, William, Pvt 167

McKay, G. A., Comdr 203

McKean, J. R., Lt 104

MoKean, J. S., R. Admr 50

MoKee, H. A., Ens 104

MoKenney, L. M., Ph.M., 2c 104

McKinley, Andrew, Sea 105

McKinney, D. J., Sgt 168

McKinnon, T. N., Ens 105

McKittrick, H. V., Comdr 105

McLea, W. D., C.M.M 105

McLean, Ridley, Capt 105

McLemore, A. S., Col 221

McLendon, P. A., Lt 105

McLeod, H. L., Pvt 168

McManies, G. H., Brig. Gen 181

McMurrain, S. B., Ens 205

McNair, F. V., Comdr 105

McNair, L. N., Comdr 105

McNamara, J. F., Ens 105

McNamee, Luke, Capt 105

McNeely, R. W. Capt 105

McNulty, John, Sgt 168

McPherson, K. A., Ens 105

McPherson, W. G., Sea 205

McVay, C. B.. Capt 30

McWhorter, E. D., Comdr 105

Medkirk, F. T., Ph.M., lo 106

Meier, Edward, W. T 106

Melcher, E. J., Corp 168

Melton, J. R., Cox 205

Mentch, W. A., C.G.M 106

MentJB, G. F., Lt 106

Merriam, J. H., Capt 205

Merrill, R. T., Lt. Comdr 106

Messier, H. J., Btsn 106

Messinger, E. J., Pvt 168

Metcalf, M. K., Comdr 106

Mets, E. C, Lt. Comdr 205

Metz, G. H., Btsn 205

Metz, E. C, Lt. Comdr 205

Meyer, Albert, Pvt 168

Meyer, Frederick, Lt 106

Meyer, R. D., Ens 106

Meyers, G. J., Comdr 106

Michael, H. H., Comdr 106

Michael* W. H., Lt 106

Miles, T. H., Lt 168

Miller, A. L., Sea 106

Miller, C. F., H.A., Ic 107

MiUer, C. J., Maj 221

MiUer, C. R., Capt 107

Miller, H. O. L., Sea 107

Miller, H. S, Pvt 168

MiUer, T. A. O., Pvt 168

MiUer, W. S., Comdr 107

Milligan, C. H., G.M., 2o 205

Milliken, G. E., Lt 205

Mills, B. H., Pvt 168

Mills, Schuyler, Lt. Comdr 107

Mimms, Sam, Sea 107

Mincey, G. A., Corp 168

Minnis, J. A., Capt 168

Mitcheson, J. M., Lt. Comdr 205

Mitchell, J. B., Col 181

MitcheU, W. G., Capt 107

Mitscher, M. A., Lt. Comdr 107

Mock, B. J., C.M.M 107

Moflfat, A. W., Lt 107

Moflfett, W. A., Capt 30

Moffitt, W. J., M.M., Ic 107

Moll, J. J., Ph.M., 2o 107

MoUoy, T. M., Lt 107

Montag, B. W., Corp 168

Montague, R. L., Lt 169

Moody, R. C, Capt 108

Moore, Ben McC., C.G.M 205

Moore, C. C, C.G.M 108

Moore, C. J., Lt. Comdr 108

Moore, L. R., Btsn 108

Moore, W. B., Lt 169

Moorhead, J. R., G.M., 3c 108

Moran, P. J., Pvt 169

Moreland, O. E., Corp 169

Morgan, C. B., Capt 30

Morgan, D. P., Lt 108

Mormg, T. S^ Lt 108

Moro, C.L., C.B.M 108

MorrU, C. M., El., 2o 108

Morris, Charles, Comdr 205

Morris, L. M., Lt 206

Morris, P. E., B.M., 2o 108

Morris, Robert, Capt 108

Morse, E. H., Capt 169

Morse, G. P., Ens 109

Morse, J. P., Lt 109

Morton, J. P., Capt 109

Morton, R. 9., Ph.M., 3c 206

Moseley, Gaines, Capt 169

Moseley, G. C, Ens 109

Moss, L. D., Lt 206

Moses, Radford, Lt. Comdr 109

Mudge, R. C, Lt 206

Mueller, L. C, Lt 109

Mueller, Robert, Lt 109

Muir, J. M., Lt. Comdr 206

Mulcahy, F. P., Capt 35

MuUer. Ekard, Ph.M., 2c 109

MuUer, F. L., Lt 109

MuUer, Frederick, Lt 109

Mulligan. A. I., Sea., 2c 109

Multanen, E. H., El., 3o 109

Multer, W. L., Pvt 169

Mundy, J. H., Ens 109

Munn, C. A., Lt 206

Munns, J. J., Ens 206

Munter, W. H., Capt. 109

Murdock, J. P., Comdr 110

Murfin, O. G., Capt 80

Murphy, D. B., Ens 208

Murphy, Jermiah, W.T 206

Murphy, J. F., Comdr 206

Murphy, J. A., Capt 110

Murphy, J. V., Ph.M., lo 110

Murphy, Lillian, Nurse 110

Murphy. O. J., C.G.M 206

Murphy, T. H., Ens 206

Murphy, W. J., C.E 110

Murray, C. D., Lt 110

Murray, C. I., Lt 169

241

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Alphabetical Index

Murray, C. D., Lt 110

Murray, Charles P., E., Ic 110

Music, W. F., E., 2o 110

Myers, D. E., Pvt 169

Myers, Fayette, Lt 206

Myers, J. R., C.W.T 110

Myers, J. T., Brig. Gen 221

Naegle, H. M., Pvt 169

Nagazyna, J. J., G. Sgt 169

Nash, M. P., Lt. Comdr 110

Neal, A. A., M.M., Ic 110

Neal, G. F., Comdr 110

Neargardt, H. A. L., C.W.T 110

Neilson, R. P. R.. Lt 206

Nelms, Prank 35

Nelson, C. P.. Qipt 30

Nelson, D. W., Lt Ill

NolK>n> F. H.. BUq Ill

Nelsoa, E. L., Capt 170

Neville, W, C, Brijt. Gen 136

Nevina. J. J., G.M., 2c Ill

Newberry, C. S,, Cox Ill

NewelL E. C, C.QM 206

Newhall, Thomas, Lt. Comdr Ill

Newton, J. H., Comdr Ill

Newton, J. T., Commodore 206

Niblack, A. P., R. Admr 30

Nichols, D. A., Lt 30

Nichols, H. A., Ph.M.. 2c 207

Nichols, N. E., Comdr Ill

Nickinson E. P., Lt. Comdr 207

Nielson, C. M., C.G.M Ill

Nimit«, C. W., Comdr 211

Nisbett, J. A., Ens 107

Niver, E. B., Comdr 207

Noble, A. H., Lt 107

Noble, F. M., H.A.A Ill

Nordquist, E. E., C.G.M Ill

Norman, H. C, Lt 170

Norstrand, C. Jy Sgt. Maj 170

Norton, A. L., Comdr 207

Norton, D. C, Ph., 2c 207

Noyes, Leigh, Comor Ill

Nulton, L. M., Capt 112

Nuttall, J. R.. Cox 112

Nutting. L. H., Pvt 170

Gates, E. T., Lt. Comdr 112

O'Brien, R. C, Lt 112

O'Brien, W. F., C.B.M 112

O'Connor, C. J., Ens 112

O'Connor, C. L., C.W.T 30

O'Doherty, J. P., Eng^ 2c 112

O'Donnefl, Timothy, C.B.M 207

Oehl, A. H., C.B.M 112

O'Gorman, M. E^ Yeo., Ic 112

Ohnesorg, Karl, Capt 207

Ohrlein, Anthony, Sea 112

O'Kelley, G. C, Sgt 170

Old, E. H., Capt 112

Olds, Arthur, Sgt 170

O'Leary, T. S., Comdr 207

Olin. O. G., C.M.M 207

Oliver, F. L., Capt 207

OUver, J. H., R. Admr 112

OUver, L. W., Col 181

Olmstead, P. N.. Capt 207

Olsen, E. F.. Lt 170

Olsen, F. H., Ens 112

Olsen, J. E., Pvt 170

Olsen, N. B., Lt 207

Olsen, Norman, Q.M., 3c 112

Olsen, Thomas, C.M.M 207

Oman, C. M., Comdr 113

Oman, J. W.. Capt 113

O'Mara, J. F., Comdr 207

Omodt, H. M., Sea 207

Opperud, Edward, Cox 113

Ormsbee, F. E., C.M.M 207

Orr, M. B., Lt 208

Osborn, J. C, Cox 113

Osborne, W. E., Lt 18

Osenger, Albert, Lt. 208

Osterhouse, Harry, C.T.C 113

Osterhaus, Hugo, R. Admr 113

Osterhaus, H. w., Capt 113

Otis, J. S., Lt 113

Otto, W. H., Corp 170

Ott, W. A., Lt 113

Overstreet, L. M., Capt 113

Overton, J. W., Lt 170

Overton, M. C, Capt 170

Ovesen, M. M., W.T 113

Owen, K. B., Ens 208

Owens, C.T., Capt 113

Owens, R. W., C.B.M 114

Page, S. C, E., 2c i 114

Page, T. N., Ens 114

Pahner, C. N., Ens 114

Palmer, D. C, C.B.M 208

Palmer, L. C, Capt 30

Pamperin, A. T., Lt 208

Pardridge, Walter, El., lo 208

Pardee, Wilford, C.B.M 114

Parent, H. J., Lt 208

Park, A. N., Lt 114

Parker, Austin, Ens 114

Parker, D. M., Corp 171

Parker, J. S., C.G.M 114

Parker, R. C, Comdr 114

Parker, W. J., C.Q.M 208

Parks, C. W., R. Admr 30

Parmley, W. B., Sgt 171

Parrish, C. W., Lt. Comdr 208

Parrot, G. F., Lt 114

Parsons, A. L., Comdr 114

Parsons, C. E., Comdr 208

Parsons, C. S., Ens 208

Paterson, Angus, G.M., Ic 208

Patterson, D. C, Lt. Comdr 208

Patterson, W. C, F., Ic 114

Pauley, W. E., Pvt 171

Payne, F. R., Lt. Comdr 208

Payne, Garrison, Lt 115

Peabody, F. W., EL, 2c 208

Pearce, W. F., Lt 208

Pearson, H. A. , Comdr 208

Pearson, R. C, Ens 115

242

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Alphabetical Index

Pedersen, J. A., Cox 115

Pedersen, Olaf, Cox 115

Peekering, R. R., Lt. Col 222

Pegram, G. C, Comdr 209

Pence, H. L., Comdr 115

Pennington, J. D., Lt 115

Pendleton, J. H., Brig. Gen 171

Peroival, F. G., Lt 209

Peoples, C. J., R. Admr 115

Perldna, F. M., Comdr 115

Perry, Reuben, C.M.M 209

Peterman, W. G., E., lo 115

Peters, John, C.M.A.A 209

Peterson, Axel, C.G.M 115

Peterson, H. A., Lt 171

Peterson, O. A., Ph.M., 2o 209

Petty, O. H.. Lt 18

Pettingill, G. T., Capt 115

Phelan, Francis, H.A., lo 209

Phelps, W. W., Cwpt 115

Philbald, H. W., Corp 171

Philbrick, M. H., Lt. Comdr 209

PhiUips, B. C, Lt 115

Phillips, C. H., Ens 116

Picking, Sherwood, Lt. Comdr 116

Pickrell, George. Capt 209

Pierce, M. R., Lt. Comdr 209

Piercey, E. R., Lt 116

PUcher, L. W., Sgt 171

Pilkerton, A. W., HA., Ic 116

Pitt, C. B.. Ens 116

Pitts, R.C., Corp 171

Place, Edna, E., Nurse 116

Piatt, C. E., Corp 171

Piatt. J. H., Lt 171

Pleadwell, F. L., Capt 209

Plummer, R. W., Comdr 209

Plunkett, C. P., R. Admr 30

Pollock, E. T., Capt 116

Poole, C. C, G.M., 2o 116

Poole, L. C, Lt 116

Pope, L. A., Ens 209

Pope, R. E., Capt 116

Porter, D. D., Col 221

Porter, E. W., Pvt 171

Porter, W. B., Lt. Comdr 116

Poteet, F. H., Comdr 116

Porterfield, L. B., Comdr 31

Potter, Steven, Ens 116

Pou, E. S., Ens 117

Powell, Halsey, Comdr 31

Powers. A. D., Lt 122

Powers, F. D., Ens 117

Powers, J, J., Ens 209

Powers, M. F., Lt 209

PownalL C. A., Lt. Comdr 117

Poyer, J. M., Comdr 117

Pratt, L. L., Lt. Comdr 117

Pratt, M. L., Lt 117

Pratt, W. v., Capt 31

Pretty, J. L., Pvt 171

Preston, C. F., Capt 117

Price, H. B., Capt 117

Prime, W. H., Sea 117

Price, C. B., Comdr 209

Primeau, A. K., Ens 209

Pringle, J. R. P., Capt 31

Pringle, Martha E., Nurse 209

Pruett, J. F., Lt 209

Pruitt, J. H., (il 19

Pryor, W. L., Cfomdr 117

Puleston, W. D., Comdr 118

Purdy, F. G., Cptr 31

Purdy, H. M., Lt 118

Purdy, W. F., Lt. Comdr 118

Purnell, W. R., Lt. Comdr 118

Puryear, Bennet, Maj 171

Pye, W. S., Comdr 118

Quick, J. H., Sgt. Maj 172

Quinn, P. J., Cox 210

Raby, J. J.. Capt 118

Radford, C. S., Brig. Gen 172

RaflFerty, A. W., Sea 118

Raguet, E. C, Lt. Comdr 118

Raible, C. G., Ens 210

Ran, Robert, Lt 210

Randall, J. A., Comdr 210

Randies, H. J., Corp 172

Ranney, L. D., C.G.M 118

Ranson, P. C, Lt 118

Raymond, P. T., Ens 210

Rea, L. E., Lt 172

Read, A. C, Lt. Comdr 31

Read, F. A., Ens 118

Read, O. M., Lt. Comdr 118

Read, R. B., Lt 118

Read, R. E., Lt 210

Ready, C. F., M.M., 2c 210

Ream, B. E., Pvt 172

Reardon, H. J., C.M.M 210

Reath, T. R., Sgt 172

Redden, W. R., Lt 119

Reed, A. B., Comdr 119

Reese, W. W., F., Ic 119

Reeves, G.E.N., Lt. Comdr 210

Reeves, J. M., Capt 119

Reeves, R. W., Corp 172

Regan. G. V., Corp 172

Reifsnider, L. F., Lt. Comdr 119

Reinberg, Leroy, Lt 119

Reinicke, F. G., Lt. Comdr 119

Reinlein, F. G., M.M., Ic 119

Reister, J. E., Ph.M., 3o 119

Reiter, J. E., C.G.M 119

Remington, Mortimer, Maj 181

Reno, W. E., Lt 119

Reynaud, C. F., Lt 119

Reynolds, F. F., Lt. Comdr 210

Reynolds, W. H., Capt 31

Rhoades, E. S., C.M.M 120

Rhoades, G. C. Lt. Comdr 210

Rhodes, J. B., Comdr 210

Rice, Emery, Lt. Comdr 120

Rice, E. L., Lt 120

Rice, J. L., F., 2c 120

Richards, George, Brig. Gen 35

Richards, J. K., Lt. Comdr 210

Richardson, H. C, Comdr 120

243

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Alphabetical Index

Riohardson, R. R., Comdr 210

Richardson, T. P., Ens 120

Richardson, W. A., Lt 120

Richmond, K. C, Ens 120

Rickey, William, C.W.T 120

Richmond, C. H., Corp 172

Richmond, C. L., Pvt 172

Riddle, W. K., Capt 120

Ridgeley, Randolph, Capt 120

Riebe, H. B., Lt. Comdr 120

Riefkohl, F. L., Lt 120

Riis, S. M., Lt 121

Riley, Donald, Lt. Comdr 210

Riley, E. C, Lt 121

Riley, Joseph, C.G.M 121

Rindeau, A. J., G. Sgt 172

Ringelman, G. A., Lt 121

Rixey, P. M., R. Admr 210

Roach, John, F., Ic 121

Roach, P. F., Capt 121

Robbins, T. H., Ens 121

Robbins, Walter, C.M.M 121

Roben, D. B., Maj 173

Roberts, C. D., Lt 173

Roberts, F. H., Comdr 121

Roberts, H. C, Ph.M.. 3c 121

Roberts, J. H., Pvt 173

Roberts, W. J., Lt. Comdr 121

Robertson, A. H., R. Admr 121

Robertson, J. F., Lt 173

Robillard, F. S., Lt 173

Robinette, E. B., Lt 121

Robins, E. A., Maj 222

Robinson, C. C, Lt 173

Robinson, E. F., Lt. Comdr 122

Robinson, F. M., Comdr 122

Robinson, H. M., Ens 31

Robinson, R. G., Gun. Sgt 19

Robison, J. K., Capt 122

Robison, S. S., Capt 122

Robnett, J. D., Comdr 210

Rock, G. H., Capt 122

Rockey, K. E., Capt 173

Rockwell, F. W., Comdr 122

Rockwell, M. G., Pvt 173

Rockwell, S. B., Ens 122

Rodd, H. C, Lt 122

Rodemich, L. F., Ph.M., 3o 122

Rodgers, J. L., Lt. Comdr 211

Rodgers, John, Comdr 31

Rodgers, J. W., Sgt 173

Rodgers, M. S., G. Sgt 173

Rodgers, T. S., R. Admr 31

Rodgers, W. L., R. Admr 122

Rodman, Hugh, R. Admr 31

Rodman, T. C, Lt 211

Roe, G. T., Lt 122

Rogers, F. O., Lt 173

Rogers, H. L., Lt. Comdr 211

Rogers, J. W., Sea 122

Rogers, R. E., Lt. Comdr 123

Rogers, W. B., Lt. Comdr 211

Rohange, Robert, Lt 123

Roil,,R. R., Lt 123

Rollhaus, P. E., El., lo 123

Roman, S. F., C.B.M 123

Romspert, J. W., C.G.M 123

Rood, G. A., Lt. Comdr 123

Roosevelt, H. L., Lt. Co 221

Root, E. S., Comdr 211

Roper, W. G., Comdr 123

Ropke, H. A., M.M., lo 123

Rose, E. G., Lt 123

Roser, R. A., Q.M., 2c 211

Ross, C. C, Lt. Comdr 123

Ross, George, Lt 123

Rotermund, M. A., C.M.M 211

Rousseau, H. H., R. Admr 124

Rouaer, H. D., Lt 211

Rowcliflf, G. J., Comdr 124

Royall, H. H., Capt 124

Rubinkam, Nathaniel, Ens 124

RumiU, G. E., Lt 211

Rundquist, Karl, Lt 124

Rush, W. R., Capt 124

Russell, C. F., Comdr 124

Russell, J. H., Col 173

Russell, J. S., C.M.M 124

Russell, R. S., Lt. Comdr 211

Russell, T. N., Ph.M 124

Ryals, Prentice, El., 3c 211

Ryan, Alexander, Lt. Comdr 211

Ryan, C. A., Ens 211

Ryan, C. H., C.B.M 124

Ryan, J. E., Corp 173

Ryan, H. J., Cox 124

Ryan, M. J., Mach., lo 124

Ryan, P. T., Ens 124

Ryan, W. R^ Lt 211

Ryden, R. W., Comdr 211

Ryeberg, R. E., C.G.M. . ^ 125

Rylander, J. A.. Lt 211

Sadenwater, Harry, Lt 125

Sadler, F. H., Comdr 125

Salladay, J. M., Lt. Col 221

Samuelson, A. E., Sea 125

Sammons, B. F., Ens 125

Sampson, J. C, Sea 212

Sanders, D. T., B.M., Ic 125

Sanderson, C. R., Maj 222

Sanghove, C. J., Ens 125

Satterlee, C. A., Capt 31

Saunders, J. A., Lt 125

Savin, R. S., Lt 212

Sayles, W. R., Capt 125

Scales, H. H., R. Admr 31

Scales, W. B., Col 222

Schaperow, J. H., C.B.M 125

Scheibla, L. C, Lt. Comdr 212

Schiani, Alfred, Pvt 173

SchieflFelin, J. J., Lt 125

Scholze, E. A., Ens 212

Schoppe, Samuel, C.B.M 212

Schlossberg, Philip. C.M.A.A 125

Schmidt, Oscar. C.G.M 126

Schmidt, W. H., C.B.M 126

Schofield, F. H., Capt 126

Schoonmaker, Earl, Ens 126

Schroeder, W. H., Sea., 2c 126

Schneider, J. G., Lt 174

Sohreech. G. W., Corp 174

Schuyler, G. L., Comdr 126

244

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Alphabetical Index

Schwab, V. M., Sgt 174

Schweikert, A. M., C.B.M 212

Schwimmer, G. E., B.M., 2o 126

Scott, G. C, Lt. Comdr 212

Scott, H. A., En«., 2c 126

Scott, M. R., G. Sgt 174

Scott, Norman, Lt. Comdr 212

Scott, R. W., Ens 126

Scott, T. A., Lt. Comdr 212

Sears, C. G., C.G.M 126

Sears, S. P., Lt 212

Seed, C. R., Lt 212

SelbiTt. Walter, Lt. 126

BeigriHt. Jl. A., Bgt. Mnl 174

Seilor, E, J., C.G.M 127

Beillcr, W. L., Q.M., lo 127

Bpitr^ L, E,. Pvt , 174

3«kaWHki, FVank, Co3C ♦ * 212

Seli^inan, M, T, Lt. 127

Beli«mflii. W. R, C.O.M 127

SelliTB, D, F., Gflpt. 127

SelkrH, J, McB., Lt 174

8emplp^ Roberti Lt. 127

Senn. W. T. J., Cyit . 127

SEFJifinl^ Louia, C.B.M 212

Setliff, G. M., M.M., 2tJ 127

ScxtoD. F. L.< Pn 174

e*KtOD. W, H., Cnpt 127

Seynjour, PKilip, Lt . . ^ 127

Shabouh, Anthony ^ Sea 127

ShFLt^klord. Chauncey * Capt 128

ShflfTner. F. C, Ph M.. 3c 212

Shftfroth^ J, F,t i^tr Comdr 128

ShftfikP. D. C, M&l Gen 37

Bhinnon, R, E„ Lt. Col 222

Sharkey, W. J., Lt 128

Sharp, Alexander, Comdr 212

Shatto, Lawrence, Cox 128

Shaw, G. W., Lt 128

Shaw, H. D., Lt 128

Shaw, H. R., Ens 128

Shaw, W. T., Lt 128

Shea, J. F., Ens 128

Shea, P. F., W.T 128

Shea. R. O., Lt 128

Sheaflf, D. R.. Corp 174

Shearer, M. E., Maj 174

Shepher, L. C, Capt 174

Shepherd, R. H. C, Pvt 174

Sherer, W. H., C.G.M 128

Sherman, E. C, Lt. Comdr 212

Sherman, F. C, Lt. Comdr 129

Sherman, S. G., Sgt 175

Shinn, H. L., Lt 129

Shirk, E. W., Lt 213

Shoemaker, H. E.. Comdr 129

Shoemaker, W. R., R. Admr 129

Shonerd, H. G., Comdr 129

Shoup, A. K., Comdr 129

Shoi^ers, W. L., Pvt 175

Shuey, R. W. R., C.Y 129

Shuler, G. K., Maj 35

Sibley, B. W., Maj 175

Sieg, R. E., Pvt 175

Silv^rthorn, M. H., Lt 175

Simmer, Tony, Ph.M., Ic 129

Simmers, C. M., Comdr 213

Simmons, J. S., Ens 129

aitatuonu, S, S.. Pvt 175

Kimcin. F. .1., ^gt 175

Sinionfl^ M. H. , Comdr. 129

8i mpson, C. I .» C,B M. * 129

{UimpsriTit Edward, Capt 129

8imp!H3ti. E. R.. C.E . . , 213

Simpsnn, G . W., Comdr 129

aimpdon, R, H,, Pvt 175

SiaufH W, S., Admr 32

Sinclair. W. W., Pvt. 175

SisUre^ H. W„ E.< 2c . , *..'..*.! 129

Ska^Fi^jt, W, H.p Cnrp 175

Slhytcn. C. C,t Cotndr 130

Slifpr, G, A-r Lt 213

SlmglufTn Frank, Lt. Qjmdr 130

Siover, Robert, Corp 176

Slykp, A, J.. Sgt 175

SmalJ, FrBucls. Lt 213

Smartt AJcxaoder, Lt, Comdr 130

Smead, W, A-. Comdr. 213

Smiley. D. P., Pvt 25

Smith, A K., En* 130

Smith, A. St, C, Capti 231

Smith. .4, W., Ens , , . * 130

i^mith. C, D.p Ena. , 130

Smith, C. E., Comdj" 130

UmllU, C. W., Ens 130

Smith, D. F., Capt. 176

Smith, E. M., CB.M 130

Smith, E. C, Ph.M.. 3o 213

Smith, E. M.t Q.M , 130

Smith, F, G., C.B.M 213

Smith, F. M., Lt 213

Smith, F. M., Ens 213

Smith, George, Cox 213

Smith, H. P., F., 2c 213

Smith, H. L., Maj 222

Smith, H. R., Q.M., 2c 213

Smith, J. D., Lt. Comdr 213

Smith, J. F., Pvt 178

Smith, J. M. B., Lt. Comdr 130

Smith, J. O., Sea., 2c 213

Smith, K. F., Lt. Comdr 213

Smith, Kirby, Comdr 214

Smith, K. R., Lt 130

Smith, Lybrand, Lt. Comdr 214

Smith, M. X., Ens 130

Smith, R. C, Capt 131

Smith, S. F., Capt 131

Smith, T. R., Ph.M., Ic 131

Smith, Thorwald, C.B.M 214

Smith, W. G., Lt 214

Smith, W. W., Lt. Comdr 214

Smitha, C. T., W.T 131

Snow, H. E., Lt 131

Snowden, Thomas, R. Admr 131

Snyder, C. J., Ens 131

Snyder, C. P., Capt 131

Snyder, J. J., Comdr 214

Somers, V. L., Lt 176

Sorensen, P. K., C.B.M 131

Sorensen, Samuel, Ens 214

Sorley, L. S., Col 222

Southworth, F. W., Comdr 214

Sowell, I. C, Lt. Comdr 131

SpaflFord, E. E., Lt. Comdr 32

Spahr, D. J., Lt 214

245

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Alphabetical Index

SpauldiD«, D. L., Corp 176

Speaker, Albert, Lt 131

Spear, E. F., Cox 131

Spear, Ray, Comdr 131

Spear, W. R., Lt 131

Speicher, P. E., Lt. Comdr 132

Spencer, Ernest, Pvt 176

Prague, W. G., Ena 132

Springer, Paul, Ens 132

Stair, W. A., Pvt 176

Staley, J. B., Lt. Comdr 214

Stanbaugh, M. G., W.T 132

Standley, W. H.. Capt 214

Stanford, H. R., Capt 132

Stanley, E. D., Lt. Comdr 214

Stanley, H. A.. Lt 132

StflJiiey, John, Binii 132

Stanworth, C. S., Comdr 214

Stapler, J. T, G,H Comdr 132

Starkj Hartild. Comdr 32

Stajrkey, R, C. Lt 214

Starr^ F. C. Comdr 214

StatoD^ Adolphiis, Comdr 132

Stat<m. E. C, i£.A.p Ic 132

Staub, J. F* Ena 132

Stan siitkL J. F., CG.M 132

Stearns, C. D., Capt 32

Ste<?kel. A. M„ Lt. Comdr 132

Steele^ G- W., C&pt 133

Steffen, Jowpb, C-G,M 133

Stellewnerft Mertoii, Cox 133

Stenaflon. C. H., Pvt 176

Stephi»Ei5, J, H, B.M,t lo 133

SttphEDion, C. S., Lt. Comdr 214

Stovenau E. A., Ena. 215

St^pheosoa, G. T., Lt 133

Stevena. L. M ., Comdr 215

StevetiH, L. T., M.M., 1c 215

Stewart* L. M., Lt, Comdr 215

Stewart, R. R., Lt 133

Stickney, H. O., Capt 133

Stika, J. E., Lt 133

Stirling, A. G., Comdr 133

Stirling. Yates, Capt 133

Stitt, E. R.. R. Admr 133

Stocker, Robert, Capt 133

Stocker, R. M., Ens 134

Stockton, G. B., Lt 216

Stone, A. J., Lt. Comdr 134

Stone, E. A., Ens 134

Stone, E. P., Lt 134

Stone, H. L., Lt 215

Stone, G. L. P., Capt 134

Strader. R. N.. Lt 134

Strahan, P. J., Q.M., 2c 314

Strain. B. T., Corp 176

Stratford, P. C, Ph.M., 2o 215

Strauns, Joseph, R. Admr 32

Strinc. H. F.. Comdr 134

Strott, G. G., C.P.M 134

Stuart, D. H., Lt. Comdr 215

Stuart, Kimberley, Ens 134

Sturtevant, A. D., Ens 134

Suberg, F. H., W.Y 134

Sugden, C. E., Lt 215

Sullivan, D. A. J., Ens 18

SulUvan, J. E., C.B.M 134

Sullivan, F. P., Sea 134

Sullivan, T. P., Sea 134

Sumner, G. H., G.M., 2c 216

Sumpter, C. H., Cox 216

Sunblad, Otto, C.G.M 215

Swasey, A. L., Lt. Comdr 216

Swasey, G. T., Comdr 136

Sweet, G. C, Lt. Comdr 135

Sweet, Walter, Lt 176

Symington, P. A., Capt 136

Symington, T. A., Lt. Comdr 215

Synnott, J. A., Lt 176

Syverson. G. I., Pvt 176

Taber, Leslie, Ens

Taggart, J. E., E., 3o.

Taggart, J. E., E.,
Taffiot, A. B., Lt.

136

135

. . 135

Talbot, Ralph, Lt 19

Taliaferro, A. P., Ens 135

Talley, J. E., Lt. Comdr 215

Tappan, Benjamin, R. Admr 135

Tarbell, G. E., Lt 135

Tarpey, M. F., Lt. Comdr 135

Tarrant, W. T., Capt 215

Tasker, S. P. M., Lt. Comdr 215

Taubert, A. A., Pvt 176

Taugher, C. B., Lt 176

Taussig, J. K., Capt 32

Tawresey, A. P. H., Lt. Comdr 215

Taylor, C. R., Ens 135

Taylor, C. W., Lt 177

Taylor, D. W., R. Admr 32

Taylor, E. B., Ens 135

Taylor, G. L., H.A., Ic 135

Taylor, J. M., Col 222

Ten Eyck, Mills, Lt 216

Taylor, L. R., Ph.M., 2c 135

Taylor. Mosely, Lt 136

Taylor, M. M., Capt 32

Tebbs, R. H., Capt 222

Templeton, P. V. C, Ph.M 136

Tenley, E. H., H.A., lo 136

Terry, J. S., Lt 136

Tharau, Herman, G. Sgt 177

Thayer, Sidney, Lt 177

Thebaud, L. H., Lt 136

Theleen, D. E., Capt 216

Thibault, L. F., Comdr 216

Thiers, G. J., C.E 216

Thomas, C. C., Lt 136

Thomas, Fred, Lt 36

Thomas, H. A., C.B.M 136

Thomassett, C. A., Q.M., Ic 216

Thompson, B. G., Ph.M., 2o 136

Thompson, Edgar, Comdr 136

Thompson, H. L., Capt 136

Thompson, J. W., Pvt 177

Thompson, R. C, Lt 136

Thompson, R. R., Lt. Comdr , 136

Thompson, T. A., Lt 137

Thompson, T. B., Lt. Comdr 137

Thompson, W. G., Ens 137

Thrasher, D. B., Pvt 177

Thurber, C. D., Comdr 216

Tibbetts, F. O., Ph.M., 2c 216

Tice, R. L. C, Q.M 137

Tilghman, Benjamin, Corp 177

246

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Alphabetical Index

Timmerman, L. Fy Lt 177

Timmons, J. W., Capt 137

Tingard, R. H., W.T 137

Tinkham, E. D., Ens 137

Tiadale, M. S., Lt. Comdr 137

Tiadale, R. D., Lt 216

Tobey, E. C, Capt 32

Tod, R. E., Lt. Comdr 137

Todd, D. W., Capt 137

Todd, Harold, G. Sgt 177

Todd, W. H., CM.. 3o 137

Tomb, J. H., Capt 32

Tomb, W. v., Comdr 137

Tompkins, J. T^ Capt 138

Towers, J. H., Com<fr 138

Townsend, J. C, Comdr 216

Townsend, Lloyd, Comdr 216

Toser, C. M., Capt 138

Tracy, F. L., Ens » . . 216

Train, C. R., Capt 138

Trainer, H. W., Sea., 2c 138

Trask, S. S., B.M., Ic 138

Traut, F. A., Capt 138

Trautner, J. B., C.M.A.A 138

Trayer, J. S., Lt 138

Traynor, J. P., Comdr 216

Trench, M. E., Capt 138

Trever, G. A., Lt. Comdr 138

Troup, C. D., Pvt 177

Trevel, W. E., Sea., 2o 138

Trudeau, F. J., F., Ic 138

Turnbnll, A. D., Comdr 139

TurriU, J. S., Lt. Col 177

Tuttle, A. E., Lt 216

Twining, N. C, Capt 32

Twining, R. B., Lt 139

Tydeman. S. J., Ens 139

Udolfsky, David, G.M., 2c 139

Ulrich, William Sgt. Maj 177

Umsted, Scott, Lt 216

Underwood. A. M., C. E 139

Underwood, H. P., Ens 139

Underwood, H. W., Lt. Comdr 139

Upham, F. B., Capt 139

Usher. N. R., R. Admr 139

VaU. W. T., Eng. 2c 32

Van Amburgh, H. C, Cpl 176

Van Antwerp, W. C. Lt. Comdr 216

Van de Carr, J. C, Lt. Comdr 139

Vanderbilt, W. S., Lt 216

Van der Veer, N. R., Lt. Comdr 139

Vanderwall, Archie. Ens 139

Van Deusen. R. R., Sgt 177

Van Keuren. A. H., Comdr 217

Van Hook, C. E., Lt. Comdr 139

Van Horn, E. C, Cox 140

Van Vliet, W. C, Ens 140

Van Sinderen. Aorian, Capt 181

Van Voorhis. Daniel, Col 181

Varini. Giochino, Ens 140

Vernon, W. N., Comdr 32

Vial, F. A., Corp 178

^^lera, J. N., Pvt 178

Viersbuchen, W. J., Sgt 178

Vogelgesang, C. T., Capt 140

Vollmer, F. D., Pvt 178

Voorhees, G. C, Pvt 178

Voyles, A. B., C.G.M 217

Vroom, G. B., Lt. Comdr 217

Wfldker, V. M., 8ea 2a 140

WuddiiiKton. H. A., Lt. Comdr 140

Wude, J: E., C.M,M 217

Wfl4man. H. A., Ens 140

WaegoDcrn C, V,. Lt 140

Wfiinwrright, J. D.. Capt 140

WalcDtt, F. J,. Lt . 140

Wftlkef, Daniel, B.M,. 2o 140

Walker. Lloyd. Sea . , 140

Walker. R. L., Comdr . 141

Wail, Charlca, Lt. Comdr 141

Wtillace. H, G. S.» Comdr 141

W allace, J. H., Lt 141

Wallace, K. R. R.. Lt. Comdr 141

Waller, L. W. T., Maj 178

Walling, B. T.. Commodore 217

Walling, R. G., Lt. Comdr 141

Walhrath, M. B., Gnr 217

Walsh, J. L., Lt 217

Walsh, W. v.. Sea 141

Walter, S. M., Pvt 178

Walton, A. S., Lt 141

Walton, M. W., Lt 141

Ward, Alfred, Mach 217

Ware, A. F., Sgt 178

Ware, B. R., Lt 141

Ware, J. G., Lt 33

Warner, C. S.. Ens 217

Warren, G. A., Cox 141

Washington, Thomas, R. Admr 33

Wass, L. S., Capt 178

Wassberg, H. F.. S.C., 3c 142

Wasenius, J. H.. M,M., Ic 217

Waterhouse, Harry, C.T.C 142

Watera, P. J„ M.M., 2c 142

WatAon, A. E., Capt 142

WatBon, E, H., Capt 142

W^fltsciu, J. v.. Ens 217

Watt, D. M,. Lt. Col 181

Wattt R. M., Capt 142

W^attfl, W, C, Capt 142

Wear, E. W., Corp ; . . 178

WBftvor, J. E., Ena 142

WeavM, J. K, Lt 178

Webber. H. W., Lt 217

W(?ber, John, C,B,M 142

Webpr. Jdbtip C.Q.M 142

Webster, C, L. Lt 222

WE?od , W. T., Ehh 142

W^cichbrodt, E. H., M.M., lo 142

Weis, J. L.. F., Ic 217

Welchon, M. W.. Cox 217

Wellbrock, J. H., Lt. Comdr 143

Welles, Roger, R. Admr 143

Wells, Chester, Capt 143

Wells, W. R., B.m!:, Ic 217

Welty, F. G., Ph.M.. 2c 143

Welty, L. A., Btswn 217

247

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Alphabetical Index

Wentworth, E. B.. C.Y 143

Wcntworth, H. A., Lt 143

Werner, Richard. Lt. Comdr 143

Werner, Bernard, Sgt 178

Werahiner, H. B., Sgt 179

Wert, Palmer, B.M., le 218

West, Heniy, Sgt 179

West, J. A., Lt 179

West, W. M., Ens 143

Westergren. H. O., Pvt 179

WetheriU, S. J., Ens 143

Wetmore, C. A., C.G.M 143

Wettengel, I. C, Capt 143

Weyler, G. L., Lt. Comdr 218

Whalen, L. L., H.A., Ic 143

Wharton, N. E., Lt 218

Wheeler, F. C, Lt 179

Wheeler, J. I^, M.M., lo 218

Wheeler, W. H., Lt 143

Wheeler, W. J., Capt 143

White, G. L., Lt 144

White, H. A., Ens 144

White, J. R., Lt 218

White, R.D., Capt 144

White, Walter, Ens 144

White, W. R., Capt 218

Whitehead, Frank, Capt 179

Whitehouse, W. P., Lt 144

Whiteside, J. R., Lt 179

Whiting, D. N., Lt 179

Whiting, F. E. M., Lt. Comdr 218

Whiting, Kenneth, Comdr 144

Whitlock, F. S., Ens 144

Whitman, Ralph, Comdr 218

Whitmarsh, R. P., Lt 144

Whitted, W. S., Comdr 218

Wicks, Z. W., Lt 218

Widdifield, C. J., Lt 179

Wilcox, G. E., Capt 218

Wilcox, H. M., Ens 144

Wilcox, J. W., Comdr 218

Wilcox, P. A., C.M.M 218

Wilcox, R. M., Lt 179

Wilde, Claude, M.M., 2c 218

Wilder, E. V., Lt 144

Wilder, H. K., Ens 144

Wiley, H. A., R. Admr 33

Wiley. H. K., Ph.M., 3c 144

Willanson, M. J., Lt 144

Wilkinson, T. S., Lt. Comdr 218

Will, J. B., Lt. Comdr 218

Willard, A. L., Capt 145

Willcutts, M. D., Lt 219

Williams, C. S., R. Admr 145

Williams, C. S., R. Admr 33

Williams, Ernest, C.B.M 219

Williams, E. C, Capt.. 179

Williams, E. F., Ens 33

Williams, G. W., Capt 145

Williams, H. J., C.Q.M 145

Williams, Hilary, Comdr 145

Willaims, James, Lt 145

Williams, M. G., Gnr 145

Williams, O. E., Ens 145

Williams, Philip, Capt 145

Williams, R. E., Capt 179

Williams, Roger, Comdr 145

Williams, R. C, Lt. Comdr 145

Williams, Scth, Maj 222

Williams, W. M., El., Ic 145

Williams, Y. 8., Capt 145

Williamson, W. D., Lt. Comdr. 145

Willis, W. W., Lt 219

Willoughby, E. J., CM., lo 146

Willmot, W. H., Sgt 180

Wills, D. B., Maj 180

Willson, J. D., Comdr 146

Wilmer, Pere, Maj 180

Wilson. Clagett, Lt 180

Wilson, H. B.. V. Admr. 33

Wilson, H. R., Sea., 2o 146

Wilson, J. A.. Lt 219

Wilson, P. L., Comdr 146

Wilson, Russell, Comdr 146

Wiman, Amil, Sgt 36

Wincenciak, William, Sgt 180

Winchenbaugh, Wolcott, Cpl 180

Windsor, C. C, Lt. Comdr 146

Winslow, Ben., B.M., Ic 219

Winterhalter, A. T., R. Admr 33

Wise. F. M., Lt. Col 36

Wixon, R. A., Eng., 2c 146

Wolf, G. W., Lt. Comdr 146

WolflFe, Murray, Lt 146

WoUert, E. J., Cpl 180

WoUeson, E. A., Comdr 33

Womack, J. H., Pvt 180

Wood, D. M., Capt 146

Wood, Dolph, Pvt 180

Wood, S. S., Capt 146

Wood, Valentine, Lt 146

Woods, T. F., Ens 219

Woodson, W. B., Comdr 219

Woodward, C. H., Capt 146

Woodward, D. C, Lt 147

Woodward, V. V., Comdr 147

Woodward, W. F., Lt 219

Worrell, J. M., Pvt 180

Worsham, T. Y., F., Ic 147

Wortman. W. K.. Capt 147

Wotherspoon, W. W., Lt. Comdr 147

Wright, A. H., Lt 180

Wright, B. L., Comdr 219

Wright, C. L., Gnr 147

Wright, C. Q., Lt. Comdr 33

Wright, G. B., Comdr 219

Wright, P. T., Lt. Comdr 147

Wroughton, E. R., Lt 147

WuUer, Arthur, C.B.M 219

Wurtsbaugh, D. W., Capt 147

Wyeth, Maxwell, Lt 147

Wygant. B. B.. Comdr 147

Wyse, F. E.. Ph.M., 3c 147

Yarborough, G. H., Lt 181

Yarnall, J. B., Ens 147

Yarnell, H. E., Capt 147

Yost. F. P., C.G.M 147

248

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Z Ziegemeier H. J., Capt 148

Zabriskie, A. C. Lt 219 S?®*?*^' 5^%£» fe*" U iJS

Zane. A. v.. R. Admr 219 Zimdars. H. W., Bmkr. 220

Zane, R. T., Capt 181 Zimmerman, A. G., Lt. Comdr 220

Zaatrow, Fred, C.B.M 219 ^}^^^\^' l* i^'i;' h' • a o^

Zeeder, Adrian, Lt. Comdr 220 Zivnuska. U. R.. Lt. Comdr 221

Zeller, Louia, Ph.M., Ic 148 Zogbaum, R. F., Comdr 148

Zemke, E. F., Lt. Comdr 148 Zuleger, August, A.M.A 148

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