for them to expose themselves to the fire of this
gun. Even though Corporal Montag and Privates
Mclntyre and Messenger were wounded during the
advance, the party continued and succeeded.
Home address, Mrs. Alice Wood, mother, Madi-
son, 111.
WOOD, MEREDITH . . First Lieutenant
308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in
action near Badonvillers, France, June 30, and near
Chery Chartreuve, France, August 24, 1918.
Accompanied by only one noncommissioned of-
ficer, Lieutenant Wood, acting as signal officer, pen-
etrated the enemy's front line and bravely patrolled
their territory, following a wire which was thought
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to lead to a listening post. He cut the wire and re-
turned to our lines with valuable information. On
August 24, when a direct hit was made on the build-
ing occupied by regimental headquarters, he was
severely gassed when he removed his mask to aid
a mortally wounded soldier, and to search for others
who might have been overcome. Home address,
Dr. John Scott Wood, father, 172 Sixth Avenue,
Brooklyn, N.Y.
WOOD, WILLIAM EDWARD
. Private
Company E, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near the La Selle River, France,
October 17, 1918. When his squad had become
separated from the company in a dense fog,
Private Wood immediately attached himself and
his squad to a company in the attacking wave and
continued in the advance. He worked forward with
a Lewis gun and so placed it that he delivered so
severe a fire upon an enemy machine-gun nest that
the crew deserted it. He continued firing until his
gun was completely demolished by an enemy shell.
Not daunted by this, Private Wood secured a rifle
and continued to pour the fire of his whole squad
upon the retreating enemy, killing many of them.
Home address, G. W. H. Wood, father, Greer, S. C.
WOOD, WILLIAM J Sergeant
Company D, 4th Engineers. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Villesavoye, France, August
11, 1918. Although his eyes had been burned by
gas, he volunteered for duty and assisted in the
construction of an artillery bridge across the Vesle
River, under constant machine-gun and artillery
fire, setting a conspicuous example of personal
bravery and devotion to duty. Home address,
Mrs. Catherine Vanderdenter, sister, New Castle,
Ind.
WOODARD, WILLIE L Private
Company C, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Geneve and Poncheaux,
France, October 8, 1918. Early on the morning
of October 8, Private Woodard was painfully
wounded by severe machine-gun fire, which also
riddled his gas mask. Unmindful of his suffering
and despite the fact that he had no protection from
gas, he continued to press on with his company un-
til he fell exhausted and was evacuated. Home
address, John H. Woodard, father, R. F. D. 7,
Ripley, Tenn.
WOODS, HARRY MELVIN . . . Sergeant
Company D, 1st Gas Regiment. For extraordi-
nary heroism in action near Montfaucon. France,
September 20, 1918. While his position was un-
der heavy and continuous bombardment of both
gas and high-explosive shells he voluntarily left
his dugout and put gas masks on 900 soldiers,
giving his own mask to one of them, and thus sav-
ing their lives. After being severely gassed by the
explosion of a shell, one piece of which struck him,
he continued to administer aid to the other wound-
ed, and quit when his eyes were swelling shut and
he was completely exhausted. Home address,
B. H. Woods, father, Farmington, N. M.
WOODS, HOWARD S Sergeant
Company F, 142d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, Oc-
tober 8, 1918. After all the officers of his company
had become casualties, Sergeant Woods, though
himself wounded severely, remained at his post
and reorganized his company under heavy ma-
chine-gun and artillery fire, thereby making pos-
sible its further advance. Home address, Henry
T. Woods, father, Wewaka, Okla.
WOODSMALL, WILLIAM . . . Corporal
Company A, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Consenvoye, France, Oc-
tober 10, 1918. He left our lines on his own in-
itiative, and advancing alone against a German
machine-gun nest, killed the crew and brought
back their machine-gun. He showed marked
coolness and bravery, with utter disregard for the
heavy fire to which he was subjected. Home
address, Mrs. A. Woodsmall, mother, 1112 Weat
College Street, Little Rock, Ark.
WOODVILLE, JOSEPH PRESTON . Private
Company B, 112th Machine Gun Battalion.
For extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de
Consenvoye, France, October 15, 1918. Private
Woodville remained at his gun until the position
was destroyed, the other gun sentry killed, and he
himself wounded. He refused first aid until the
bombardment had lifted and kept up the morale
of the other members of his section by his heroism
and cheerfulness. Home address, Mrs. Bessie
Woodville, mother, Earlehurst, Va.
WOODWARD, DUDLEY W. . . . Captain
9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Ad-
vancing with his company in the face of withering
machine-gun fire, Captain Woodward attacked a
nest of ten machine-guns and a battery of field
guns, which were holding up the attack. In spite
of the additional hazard of heavy enfilading fire
from enemy artillery on the left, he succeeded
with his mission. On another occasion he broke
up an enemy counterattack formation by placing
an automatic rifle team in an exposed position and
disorganized the enemy with a harassing fire.
Home address, Mrs. Anna Woodward, mother,
New Amsterdam, Ind.
WOODWARD, FREDERICK A. . . Private
Battery E, 42d Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps.
For extraordinary heroism in action near Suippes,
Marne, France, July 14-15, 1918. Private Wood-
ward, acting as runner during an engagement, kept
up his work throughout the bombardment. On the
trip he was wounded by a bursting shell, but suc-
ceeded in carrying a very important message
to his battery commander. Home address, Mra.
William Woodward, mother, 1015 Olive Street,
Elizabeth. N. J.
WOODWARD, RICHARD FULLER . .
First Lieutenant
Deceased. 319th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 9,
1918. Disregarding his intense suffering from
wounds, Lieutenant Woodward continued to lead
and encourage his men until killed by another
rain of machine-gun bullets. Next of kin, Mra.
Richard F. Woodward, 2700 Leo Street, Norfolk,
Va.
WOODWARD, WILLIAM E. . . . Corporal
Company M, 348th Infantry. For extraordi-
nary heroism in action near Vilcey, France, Sep-
tember 12, 1918. Although wounded in the back
by machine-gun fire early in the attack, Corporal
Woodward refused to stop even for the application
of first-aid dressing. He continued to command
his squad regardless of the pain and with utter
disregard of personal danger, until the objective
was reached. Home address, Fred Woodward,
Fairmont, 111.
WOOLDRIDGE, JESSE WALTON . Captain
38th Infantry. With rare courage and conspic-
uous gallantry he led a counterattack against an
enemy of five times his own numbers on July 15,
1918, east of Chateau-Thierry, France; 189 men
entered this counterattack and 51 emerged un-
touched. More than 1,000 of the enemy were killed,
wounded, or taken prisoners. Home address,
Mrs. Jesse W. Wooldridge, wife, 945 Golden Gat*
Avenue. San Francisco, Cal.
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WOOLF, IRVING Private
Company I, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Revillon, France, September
10, 1918. Volunteering to serve on a patrol for the
purpose of capturing prisoners, Private Woolf
crawled forward to a sentry post 25 yards from the
enemy lines. Overpowering two sentries, he started
back under a heavy barrage of rifle grenades and
rifle fire, and, ignoring his great danger, he suc-
cessfully delivered his prisoners to the battalion
commander. Home address, Ozias Woolf, father,
71 Fenwick Street, Hartford, Conn.
WOOMER, ELMER E Sergeant
Deceased. Company M, lllth Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Le Chene
Tondu, France, October 2, 1918. Leading a patrol
to locate hidden machine-gun nests, Sergeant
Woomer placed his men in advantageous positions
and advanced alone to draw fire from the enemy
strongholds. In the execution of his mission he
was killed, but his heroic action saved the lives
of many in the advance that followed. Next of
kin, Mrs. William Line, sister, Myerstown, Pa.
WORD, WILLIAM E. . . First Lieutenant
151st Field Artillery. During the action near
Pexonne, France, on March 5, 1918, he displayed
unusual presence of mind and initiative by the
effective manner in which he assisted in directing
the operations of Battery C, 151st Field Artillery,
when it was under particularly heavy bombard-
ment. Home address, Mrs. K. W. Word, wife,
Forrest Hill, Richmond. Va.
WORDEN, ROBERT L Wagoner
U. S. Ambulance Service, Company 21. For
extraordinary heroism in action at Villesavoye,
France, August 7, 1918. While driving an ambu-
lance through the town he heard cries for help.
Voluntarily and under heavy shell and machine-
gun fire, he climbed a tower in which he found two
officers and a corporal severely wounded. He
rendered first aid and assisted in carrying the
wounded men to a place of safety. Home address,
James C. Worden, father, 1856 North Wichita
Avenue, Wichita, Kan.
WORRELL, J. M Private
Company M, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Bouresches, France, June 6,
1918. During the capture of Bouresches he carried
wounded men across the field swept by artillery
fire until he himself was wounded. Home address,
G. E. Quinney, uncle, Colorado, Texas.
WORSHAM, ELIJAH W Captain
Deceased. 362d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September
29, 1918. In command of the machine-gun com-
pany, Captain Worsham personally led his men for-
ward, reconnoitering and establishing a line for
machine-gun emplacements under terrific artillery
and machine-gun fire. His fearless and aggressive
leadership was of the utmost assistance in the cap-
ture of Gesnes. In exposing himself to hostile fire,
in order to observe the fire effect of his guns, he
was killed. Next of kin, Miss Mary Worsham,
sister, care Worsham and Vivian, Seattle, Wash.
WORTHEN, GEORGE T. . First Lieutenant
139th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in
action near Varennes, France, September 26, 1918.
Arming himself with a rifle, Lieutenant Worthen
personally led an attack on a hostile machine-gun
nest which was holding up the advance, capturing
the position and killing or capturing the entire
enemy unit, including two officers. Home address,
Mrs. Dora E. Worthen, wife, 2739 South Eight-
eenth Street, St. Joseph, Mo.
WORTHEN, WILLIAM A. . . . . Mechanic
Company M, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Tuilerie farm, France,
October 3, 1918, and at Mouzon, France, Novem-
ber 7, 1918. On October 3 Mechanic Worthen
was assigned to duty as a runner after he had re-
quested to go into action with his company instead
of remaining in the rear. He showed exceptional
bravery while carrying messages through heavy
machine-gun and artillery fire, and on November
7 he maintained communication with battalion
headquarters when the enemy were endeavoring
to cut off his company by machine-gun and shell
fire. Home address, W. H. Worthen, father,
rural route 2, Sunset, Texas.
WORTHY, ELMER T. . . First Sergeant
Company M, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September
29, 1918. During the attack on Gesnes, Sergeant
Worthy took charge of 15 soldiers who had become
separated from their organization and organized
them into a combat group. Continuing forward in
the face of shell and machine-gun fire, he led his
party in an attack on three machine-guns that were
holding up the advance of the American troops
and effectively silenced them. The fearless leader-
ship displayed in this act furnished an inspiration
to all who witnessed it. Home address, J. T.
Worthy, father, Santa Ana, Cal.
WOZNIACK, ANTHONY .... Private
Deceased. Company B, 5th Machine Gun
Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action
near Somme-Py, France, October 3, 1918. While
going over the top with his company, Private
Wozniack was wounded in the foot. Immediately
afterwards he rejoined his squad and remained in
action for 60 hours, until again severely wounded.
Next of kin, Magdelena Wozniac, mother, 6718
Kazimir Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio.
WREN, EDWARD R. . . Second Lieutenant
167th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in
action near Haumont, France, September 22, 1918.
After clearing the village of Haumont, Lieutenant
Wren learned that a soldier of his command was
lying either killed or wounded in the town. Dis-
regarding the grave danger of perilous machine-gun
fire, he returned into the town and, taking the dead
body of the soldier, carried it several hundred yards
in an endeavor to get back to our lines. Mrs. Evy
Wren, mother, Talladega, Ala.
WRIGHT, CHESTER ELLIS . First Lieutenant
Pilot, Air Service, 93d Aero Squadron. For extra-
ordinary heroism in action near Keffu, France,
in October, 1918. Lieutenant Wright attacked an
enemy observation balloon protected by four
enemy planes and, despite numerical superi-
ority, he forced the planes to withdraw and des-
troyed the enemy balloon. Lieutenant Wright is
awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf, for the following act of
extraordinary heroism in action near Bantheville,
France, October 23, 1918: Lieutenant Wright,
accompanied by one other machine, attacked and
sent down in flames an enemy plane (Fokker type) ,
that was attacking an allied plane. He was in
turn attacked by three enemy planes. His compan-
ion was forced to withdraw on account of motor
trouble. Lieutenant Wright continued the com-
bat and succeeded in bringing down one of the
enemy planes and forced the remaining two into
their own territory. Home address, Mrs. R. W.
Wright, mother, 131 Sutherland Road, Brookline,
WRIGHT, CLARENCE L Sergeant
Battery C, 124th Field Artillery. For extra-
ordinary heroism in action at Romagne, France,
November 1, 1918. After three members of his
gun crew had been wounded during heavy enemy
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shell fire, Sergeant Wright alone continued to keep
his piece in action for 15 minutes until assistance
reached him. He was wounded in action shortly
afterward. Home address, Mrs. J. A. Ogg, mother,
618 Seventh Avenue, Peoria, 111.
WRIGHT, CLARENCE S. . . . Corporal
Company L, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Ponchaux, France, October
7, 1918. Accompanying an officer, he aided him in
Sitting two enemy machine-guns out of action,
e then carried the information which they se-
cured through a heavy machine-gun barrage to
battalion headquarters. Later, when his platoon
commander had been wounded, Corporal Wright
took command and led the platoon until he was
himself wounded. Home address, J. D. Wright,
father, Kingston, Tenn.
WRIGHT, EARL Corporal
C9mpany I, 139th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Charpentry, France, Sep-
tember 27-28, 1918. After being wounded in the
knee, Corporal Wright refused to be evacuated,
but remained at his post for nearly 24 hours until
his wounds became so serious that he was ordered
to the dressing station. His example of bravery
and fortitude was an inspiration to his comrades.
Home address, J. F. Wright, father, Bucklin, Mo.
WRIGHT, EARL V Private
Company K, 356th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action at Pouilly, France, November 10,
and 11, 1918. Accompanying Second Lieutenant
Charles R. Hangar, Private Wright made three
trips through heay shell fire to locate three com-
panies which had become lost in the dense fog
during the crossing of the Meuse River, and guided
them to the river crossing. Home address, Mrs.
Mollie T. Wright, mother, Warsaw, Mo.
WRIGHT, ERNEST N Corporal
Deceased. Company C, 344th Battalion, Tank
Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action near
Nonsard, France, September 12, and near Varennes,
France, September 27, 1918. Entering the town of
Nonsard during an extremely heavy barrage,
Corporal Wright put out of action an enemy
machine-gun which was impeding the progress of
our troops into the town. On September 27, ac-
companied by another tank, Corporal Wright ad-
vanced far ahead of the infantry and put to flight
several enemy machine-gunners. A counterattack
by the enemy damaged his tank slightly, which
forced him to withdraw to a supposed place of
safety for repairs. Discovering his tank, the enemy
shelled it, when both he and his companion were
wounded, and taken to the rear for treatment. He
returned to his tank voluntarily and rendered
most valiant service until killed October 3. Next
of kin, Mrs. Wright, 691 LaLoma Road, Pasadena,
Cal.
WRIGHT, FABIAN W Sergeant
Headquarters Company, 30th Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Crezancy,
France, July 15, 1918. Under constant high-
explosive and shrapnel fire, Sergeant Wright re-
mained exposed for 19 hours, observing the move-
ments of the enemy, obtaining information of the
most value. Home address, Thomas B. Moreland,
friend, 6104 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa.
WRIGHT, GEORGE L Captain
315th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in
action near Malancourt, France, September 28,
1918, and November 6, 1918. On September 28,
in order to save his men, he crossed a clearing,
under heavy machine-gun fire, to secure informa-
tion of the troops on his flank. On November 6,
he set a splendid example to his men, under heavy
shell fire, by going from shell hole to shell hole,
encouraging them and directing them to safe
places. Home address, Mrs. Blanche L. Wright,
mother, 103 Jacobo Street, Norristown, Pa.
WRIGHT, JOE D Corpora
Company L, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Ponchaux, France, October
7, 1918. He went through heavy artillfiry and ma-
chine-gun fire, taking forward an automatic rifle
to the front line to replace one which had become
unserviceable after seeing several other soldiers
killed or wounded in a similar attempt. Home
address, Mrs. Roxie Wright, Lenoir City, Tenn.
WRIGHT, JOHN W Sergeant
Company I, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Nesles, France, July 15,
1918. After he had been severely wounded,
Sergeant Wright remained on duty through a heavy
shell and gas bombardment, rendering valuable as-
sistance to his platoon commander. Home address,
Van B. Wright, father, Catawba, Va.
WROBBLE, JOHN Cook
Supply Company, 166th Infantry. For extra-
ordinary heroism in action in the Champagne
sector, France, July 15-18, 1918. During the heav-
iest bombardment Cook Wrobble regularly sup-
plied hot meals to his men. On July 16 his kitchen
was almost demolished by shell bursts and a large
number of rations destroyed, but he remained at
his post after all assistants had sought places of
safety. Home address, Mrs. Jane Wrobble, wife,
227 Welsh Avenue, Columbus, Ohio.
WYATT, EDWARD H. . Second Lieutenant
102d Machine Gun Battalion. For extraor-
dinary heroism in action at Wadonville, France,
September 25, 1918. Wounded while conducting
his platoon into position to lay a barrage for a raid,
Lieutenant Wyatt showed complete disregard for
his own safety by remaining on duty for more
than an hour under heavy machine-gun and shell
fire, directing the location and adjustment of his
guns. After his wounds were dressed he returned
to his platoon and remained with it until it was
relieved. Home address, Mrs. Edward H. Wyatt,
Alma, 111.
WYATT, LINDON Corporal
Company B, 4th Machine Gun Battalion. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah
Farm, France, October 8, 1918. He remained on
duty after being wounded while leading his squad
into action, Under heavy artillery and machine-
gun fire, he directed the advance of the gun upon
an enemy pillbox in the open at close range, dis-
playing notable coolness and bravery until he was
again severely wounded by shell fire. Home address,
John Wyatt, Elkston, Ky.
WYGAL, LAWRENCE A Private
Medical Corps, 64th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Rembercourt, France,
November 1, 1918. Private Wygal went forward to
the aid of a wounded comrade, who was lying about
125 feet in front of the enemy's firing line. Under
direct fire of rifles, machine-guns, and artillery, he
applied first aid and took the man back into our
trenches to a place of safety. Home address,
John T. Wygal, father, Honaker, Va.
WYGAST, GREGORY Private
Company C, 15th Machine Gun Battalion.
For extraordinary heroism in action near Vieville-
en-Haye, France, September 13, 1918. Although
severely wounded, Private Wygast made five trips
through an unusually heavy barrage of machine-
gun and shell fire, bringing up ammunition for his
squad, relieving their perilous position. Finding
his squad leader killed when he returned the fifth
time, he took charge of the squad and directed
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their fire with good effect until completely over-
come. Home address, Stanley Newjaia, Toledo,
Ohio.
WYKE, GODFRED Y. N. . First Lieutenant
lllth Infantry. For Extraordinary heroism in
action at Fismes and Fismette, France, August 10,
and 12, 1918. For three days Lieutenant Wyke
voluntarily acted as runner after three of the
five runners of his company had been killed and
two had been wounded. He made numerous trips
by day and night through exposed areas under
fire, and thus successfully maintained liaison.
Home address, Colonel J. E. Wyke, father, Gov-
ernor's Island. N.Y.
WYLDER, CECIL O. . . Private (First Class)
Headquarters Company, 102d Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville,
France, September 26, 1918. Private Wilder
volunteered to go through a violent bombardment
to repair telephone lines and thereby succeeding in
establishing communication with regimental head-
quarters in time to call for a barrage at a critical
junction. Home address, Mrs. Cecil O. Wylder,
wife, West 2512 Grave Avenue, Spokane, Wash.
WYNN, THOMAS Sergeant
Company H, 307th Infantry. For repeated acts
of extraordinary heroism in action in the Argonne
Forest, France, October 3 and 6, 1918. Sergeant
Wynn advanced alone to within 20 yards of the
enemy lines under heavy machine-gun fire, after
ordering the members of his platoon to take cover,
and cut openings in the enemy's barbed wire.
He then led his platoon in an attack on the hostile
trenches, in conjunction with another company,
and captured 15 prisoners. Three days later, this
soldier again displayed exceptional courage, when
attempts were being made to relieve a battalion
of his regiment which had. been cut off by the en-
emy, in leading the first wave of his platoon in the
attack, securing a foothold on the top of a hill, and
holding it all night. Next morning he renewed the
attack, despite the fact that he had been wounded.
Home address. Mrs. Mary Mullins, 488 Atlantic
Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y.
YABOVITZ, BENJAMIN .... Private
Company B, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near St. Remy, France, Septem-
ber 12, 1918. While carrying a message through an
advance trench, Private Yabovitz was attacked by
14 of the enemy. After receiving two bayonet
wounds, this soldier succeeded in killing three of
the enemy and capturing the other 11, whom he
brought to the rear. Home address, Mrs. Rose
Yabovitz, mother, 83 Bellingham Street, Chelsea,
Mass.
YAEGER, LOUIS Private
Company D, 321st Machine Gun Battalion.
For extraordinary heroism in action near Pont-a-
Mousson, France, September 12, 1918. Private
Yaeger, with his brother, Corporal Roy Yaeger,
remained at an advanced position in the face of
heavy machine-gun and rifle fire from the enemy
and, by effective use of their machine-gun and pis-
tols, covered the withdrawal of the infantry, in-
flicting serious losses on the enemy and refusing to
retire until they were ordered to do so. Home
address, Henry C. Yaeger, father, Hebbronville,
Texas.
YAEGER, ROY Corporal
Company D, 321st Machine Gun Battalion.
For extraordinary heroism in action near Pont-a-
Mousson, France, September 12, 1918. Corporal
Yaeger, with his brother, Private Louis Yaeger,
remained at an advanced position in the face of
heavy machine-gun fire and rifle fire from the en-
emy, and, by effective use of their machine-gun and
pistols, covered the withdrawal of the infantry,
inflicting serious losses on the enemy and refusing