Private, displayed remarkable heroism and leader-
ship. During the afternoon, the enemy made three
strong counterattacks, and it was during these
attacks that Sergeant Francisco gathered together
fragments of squads and assumed command of
them. He led them against the enemy, approach-
ing from the rear of the right flank, and was per-
sonally responsible for the capture of four machine
guns and five prisoners. Home address, Mrs.
Margaret Ridley, sister, 3757 Division Street,
Chicago, 111.

FRANK, EMANUEL Corporal

Machine Gun Company, 38th Infantry. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near Launay, France,
July 15, 1918. Corp. Frank with an officer and
another soldier of his company attacked a patrol of
seven Germans who had captured four American
soldiers, killed one of the Germans and captured
the others. Home address, Mrs. Mary Frank
mother, 190 Jerome Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.

FRANK, GEORGE T Sergeant

Company I, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the
Bois de Belleau, France, on June 8, 1918, he showed
exceptional bravery and coolness in leading his
platoon against superior numbers of the enemy
strongly fortified in a machine-gun nest, which he
captured and held. Home address, Mrs. Lenora
Frank, mother, 94 State Street, Auburn, N. Y.

FRANK, WILLIAM F. . . First Lieutenant
Deceased. Observer, Air Service, 20th Aero
Squadron, firstday bombardment group. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near Buzancy, France,
October 23, 1918. While flying in the rear of a
formation, returning from a bombing raid, Lieut.
Frank's machine was attacked by three hostile
planes (Fokkertype). Lieut. Frank was wounded
and rendered unconscious early in the encounter,
but upon recovering he shot down a Fokker which
was attacking the leader of the formation and
drove off two others which were pressing him
from the side. Home address, Paul A. Frank,
brother, 2349 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 111.

FRANK, WILLIAM J Private

Headquarters Company, 30th Infantry. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near Bois de Algre-
mont, France, July 14-15, 1918. On the night of
July 14-15 Pvt. Frank volunteered and carried mes-
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had been killed in the attempt to perform the same
mission. Home address, Mrs. Wenzel Frank,
mother, Wahpeton, N. Dak.

FRARY, FRANK M Sergeant

Battery F, 10th Field Artillery. For extraordi-
nary heroism in action near Greves Farm,
France, July 15, 1918. Responding to a call for
volunteers, Sergt. Frary, with eight other soldiers,
manned two guns of a French battery which had
been deserted by the French during the unpre-
cedented fire, after many casualties had been in-
flicted on their forces. For two hours he remained
at his post and poured an effective fire into the
ranks of the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Grace M.
Haskins, sister, Rozel, Utah.

FRASIER, DUNCAN . . First Lieutenant
16th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near Soissons, July 18, 1918. With four men,
Lieut. Frasier captured a machine-gun nest, which
was delivering an annihilating fire upon his com-
pany and holding up its advance. Home address,
Mrs. Duncan Frasier, Ardsley-on-Hudson, N. Y.



heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto
untried troops Next of kin, Mrs. W. D. Frazier,
mother, 48 Fixley Place, Bridgeport, Conn.



FREDERICKS, CORNELIUS C.



Private



FRASIER, LYMAN S.



Major



26th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in
action near Verdun, France, October 7, 1918.
While conducting a flanking movement to reduce
the enemy defenses on Hill 272, at the head of his
two assaulting companies, Major Frasier met a
battalion of enemy, formed for counterattack
against our advanced positions, in the Bois de
Money. Disposing of his force with excellent
judgment, Major Frasier himself conducted an
assault that routed the enemy, driving him from
the field in complete disorganization. Later in the
action, when wounded, he refused to relinquish
command, and continued to direct the operations
of his battalion until he had placed his troops on
their final objective. Home address, OraE. Frasier,
father, 87 Bunn Street, Amsterdam, N. Y.

FRATUS, GEORGE R Private

Company F, 61st Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action at Aincreville, France, Novem-
ber 1, 1918. When telephone communications
had been cut off, Private Fratus volunteered to
carry messages to the Battalion Commander.
Though he was wounded in passing through an in-
tense artillery barrage, he succeeded in delivering
the messages. Home address, Mrs. Mary Fratus,
mother, 74 Wickendon Street, Providence, R. I.

FRAY, JOHN P Corporal

Company H, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action at St. Hilaire, France, September
18, 1918. While under heavy enemy machine-gun
fire, Corp. Fray charged a machine gun single-
handed, putting it out of action and dispersing its
crew. Later, as the raiding party withdrew, he
assisted in carrying back the wounded. Home ad-
dress, Mrs. P. Fray, mother, 191 Cooke Street,
Waterbury, Conn.

FRAZER, HARRY L Captain

Deceased. Quartermaster Corps. For extraor-
dinary heroism in action near Brandeville, France,
November 10, 1918. Capt. Frazer was directing
a working party, which was being heavily bom-
barded. Having been ordered to safety, Capt.
Frazer, thinking only of the welfare of his men,
went forth to see that all had found shelter, and was
instantly killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary E. Frazer,
mother, 16 West Thirty-fourth Street, Kansas City,
Mo.

FRAZIER, WALTER D. . Second Lieutenant

Deceased. 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. Killed in

action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918,

he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary



Deceased. Company M, 6th Infantry. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near Frapelle,
France, August 17, 1918. He displayed great cool-
ness and courage under a heavy enemy barrage
when he unhesitatingly went forward
to destroy enemy wire entanglements and con-
tinued this extremely hazardous work until killed.
Next of kin, Miss Anna Fredericks, sister, 566 Pine
Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.

FREDLUND, VICTOR .... Private
Company C, 315th Engineers. For extraordin-
ary heroism in action near Preny, France, Sep-
tember 25, 1918. While withdrawing from a day-
light raid with his detail he saw a wounded Infantry
soldier lying helpless behind a heavy machine-gun
and artillery barrage. He returned through the in-
tense fire and, finding that the wounded soldier's
leg was practically severed, he tourniqueted the leg
and carried him 100 yards through the barrage to a
place of temporary shelter. Securing additional
assistance, he took the man to the first-aid station.
By his courage and efforts the wounded soldier's
life was saved. Home address, John F. Fredlund,
father, Box 345, Kingsburg, Cal.

FREE, GEORGE M Sergeant

Deceased. Company C, 320th Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Bois De Ogon,
France, October 10, 1918. After half of his platoon
and his officers had been killed or wounded, Sergt.
Free, under a terrific barrage and machine-gun fire
organized a charge to attack a strong point, which
was seriously menacing the whole command. In
attempting this most hazardous task, Sergt. Free
was killed. Home address, Conrad G. Free,
brother. 220 National Road, Wheeling, W. Va.

FREEMAN, EDGAR H Corporal

Company D, 167th Infantry. On March 4, 1918,
he conducted himself with marked bravery as a
member of a patrol of five men which encountered
an enemy patrol of eleven men, which it attacked
and routed, taking two prisoners. Home address,
M. W. Freeman, father, Huntsville, Ala.

FREEMAN, PATRICK .... Sergeant
Company B, 306th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action in the Forest of Argonne, France,
September 27, 1918. He displayed exceptional
courage and bravery while leading his platoon
against enemy machine-gun and trench-mortar
positions and putting them out of action. Al-
though wounded, this soldier remained on duty
with his platoon, killing and capturing several of
the enemy and finally occupying part of the hostile
trench. Home address, Miss Mary Freeman, Bryn
Mawr, Philadelphia, Pa.

FREIBERG, HYMAN . . Second Lieutenant
Deceased. 131st Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France,
August 9, 1918. Although wounded in an early
advance, he went forward with his men until he
fell from loss of blood. He refused to be evacuated,
and, while his wounds were being treated on the
spot, preparatory to resuming the advance, was
killed by shell fire. Next of kin, Mrs. Jennie
Freiberg, mother, 147 Lenox Avenue, New York City.

FRIEL, JOSEPH Private

Deceased. Company A, 308th Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Binarville,
France, October 2-5, 1918. He was on duty as a
battalion runner during the period of six days in
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ed by the enemy in the Arrgonne Forest, France,
and cut off from communication with friendly
troops. Although he was without food and, toward
the end of the period, almost exhausted, this
soklier carried messages to all parts of the
position. Constantly under heavy fire from machine
guns and trench mortars, he showed an utter
disregard for his own personal safety. On the
night of October 5, 1918, he was sent to carry a
message through the enemy lines to regimental
headquarters. Several other attempts had been
made, as this soldier knew, which had resulted in
the death or capture of the runners. He made
the attempt, but was killed in the performance
of his mission by the enemy fire. Next of kin, Mrs.
Mary J. Friel, mother, 301 East 76th Street,
New York City.

FREML, WESLEY . . . First Lieutenant
Deceased. 26th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Cantigny, France, May 30,
1918. While leading his company to the relief of a
company who were holding a newly captured posi-
tion, and while consolidating his new position,
Lieut. Freml was constantly subjected to perilous
shelling and even though twice wounded by burst-
ing shell, he refused evacuation. He successfully
repulsed three strong enemy counterattacks,
and while engaged in a hand-to-hand fight with two
German officers he was killed. Next of kin, Mrs.
Katherine E. Freml, wife, 42 Van Ness Street,
San Antonio, Tex.

FRENCH, HENRY. . Private (First Class)
Company L, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, Octo-
ber 10, 1918. When his platoon was ordered to
withdraw, he manned a Lewis gun, the crew of which
had become casualties, and, by delivering a heavy
fire, successfully covered the withdrawal. Himself
subjected to heavy enemy fire, and, wounded in the
course of action, he remained at his post till the
danger to his platoon was over. Home address,
Charles A. French, father, Maynardville, Tenn.

FRESHOUR, ERNEST W. . Private (First Class)
Company D, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Ancerville, France, June 6,
1918. After all communications had been cut off
and his platoon had suffered heavy casualties, Pvt.
Freshour, with another member of his platoon,
volunteered and carried a message through heavy
artillery and machine-gun fire to their company
commander, giving him the information necessary
to reinforce the position. Home address, John
Freshour, Newcomerstown, Ohio.

FREY, CLARENCE F Private

Headquarters Company, 316th Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun,
France, November 7, 1918. Acting as runner, Pvt.
Frey was sent from regimental headquarters to the
front lines. On the way he was severely wounded
by the fragment of a shell, but he continued on
despite weakness from loss of blood and dazed from
shock. He delivered his message before being
evacuated. Home address, Vienna Fegley, sister,
305 North Eighth Street, Reading, Pa.

FRIES, JR., GEORGE J Private

Medical Detachment, 319th Infantry. For extra-
ordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France,
October 11, 1918. For two days and nights Pvt.
Fries worked incessantly as the only first-aid man
with two companies in the front line. On several
occasions he went out in front of our lines under
heavy enemy fire, to aid wounded men and to help
bring them back to our line, his pack and equipment
being badly torn by pieces of shrapnel. Home ad-
dress, George T. Fries, 406 Spencer Avenue, Der-
rick City, Pa.



FRITZ, ALBERT W Private

Company I, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July
18-23, 1918. While attached to a machine gun
company as an ammunition carrier, Pvt. Fritz, after
being twice wounded, continued to carry ammuni-
tion while exposed to heavy shell fire. Home ad-
dress, W. C. Fritz, Webster Street, Berlin, Wis.

FRITZ, CLYDE A Corporal

Company K, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18,
1918. He accompanied a party of 10 men which
attacked a ravine infested with enemy machine-gun
nests. During the exploit all except Corp. Fritz
and one comrade were killed or wounded, but they
succeeded in silencing enough guns to make further
advance possible. Home address, Hiram T. Fritz,
brother, Richland Center, Wis.

FRITZ, LEONARD B Private

Company M, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Busigny, France, October 18,
1918. When his platoon was held up by an enemy
machine-gun post, Pvt. Fritz with another soldier
taking their automatic rifles rushed forward
through intense fire, skillfully placed the rifle in
position and opened effective fire. Home address,
James W. Rush, brother-in-law, Laurel Bloomery,
Tenn.

FERDINAND DE FROISSAND-BROISSIA,

MICHEL MARIE .... Lieutenant
French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion north of Verdun, France, November 10, 1918.
During the attack on the village of Damvillers in
liaison with the American troops he directed the
assault at the head of his company until he was
wounded.

FROMAN, HJALMAR Corpora 1

Company D, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 3,
1918. He voluntarily and unhesitatingly left
shelter under heavy shell fire and, without thought
of personal danger, rendered first aid and carried a
wounded comrade to a place of safety. Home ad-
dress, Mrs. Carl M. Brunzell, mother, Murphy,
Idaho.

FROST, JOHN .... First Lieutenant
103d Aero Pursuit Squadron. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Verneville, France, Septem-
ber 17, 1918. While on patrol duty with two other
planes in enemy territory Lieut. Frost attacked an
enemy formation of eight planes (Fokker type) . He
attacked at close range and, after a severe combat,
succeeded in sending one of the enemy down in
flames. With his comrades, they destroyed in all
four planes and by repeated attacks dispersed the
remainder. Home address, Mrs. Josephine H.
Frost, mother, 650 Soledad Street, San Antonio,
Tex.

FRYE, JOHN G Private

Company M, 6th Regiment, U. S .M. C. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont,
France, October 4, 1918. Private Frye, a platoon
runner, fearlessly exposed himself in carrying im-
portant messages through a heavy enemy barrage.
Home address, Isaac M. Frye. Bernie, Mo.

FULLER, ARTHUR M. . . Supply Sergeant
Company C, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14,
1918. Accompanied by one other soldier, Sergt.
Fuller flanked two machine-gun nests, killed seven
of the enemy, and captured four machine guns,
thereby making it possible for two companies of
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advance. Home address, Mrs. Ida V. Fuller, mother,
605 South Ellwood Avenue, Baltimore, Md.

FULLER, EDWARD C Captain

Deceased. Sixth Regiment, 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 Boia de Belleau, on June
12, 1918, he was killed and thereby gave his life in
an effort to protect his men. Next of kin, Brig. Gen.
Ben H. Fuller, U. S. M. C., Hamilton, Va.

FULLER, JOSEPH M Sergeant

Battery D, 109th Field Artillery. For extraor-
dinary heroism in action near Apremont, France,
October 4, 1918. He left an observation post to aid
in the rescue of an officer who had fallen in a field
swept by artillery and machine-gun fire. After ad-
ministering first-aid, he carried the officer to a place
of safety, his prompt action saving the officer's life.
Home address, Judge H. A. Fuller, father, 28 S.
River Street, Wilkesbarre, Pa.

FULLER, LONZO L Private

Company H, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons,
France, September 1, 1918. During an attack on a
strong enemy position, in the face of heavy fire from
artillery and machine guns, Pvt. Fuller, a runner,
worked unceasingly throughout the attack in main-
taining lateral liaison between units. The entire
route which he was obliged to travel was exposed
to heavy fire from the enemy, and on one of his trips
he succeeded in locating a machine-gun nest which
had been inflicting heavy losses on our troops. Re-
turning through a rain of bullets, he reported the
exact position of the emplacement, which enabled
the artillery to demolish it. Home address, Mrs.
Emma B. Reynolds, mother, 316 South Cedar
Street, Lansing, Mich.

FULLER, WILLIAM H Corporal

Company M, 137th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Montrebeau Woods, France,
September 29, 1918. With another soldier he left a
shell hole and advancing under heavy machine-gun
fire rescued one of our wounded soldiers and took
him to a dressing station. He showed marked hero-
ism, the mission being undertaken against the ad-
vice of his platoon leader. Home address, James
Fuller, father, Whiteparish, Salisbury, England.

FUNDERBURK, MYRON M. . . Mechanic
Company I, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Brancourt, France, October
8, 1918. Mechanic Funderburk was acting as a
stretcher bearer for his company, which was suffer-
ing many casualties as it advanced. While he was
carrying a wounded soldier, Mechanic Funderburk
was himself seriously wounded in the shoulder. He
continued, under heavy artillery fire, to evacuate
the wounded until he fell from exhaustion. Home
address, Henry W. Funderburk, father, Pageland,
S. C.

FUNK, PETER Private

Machine Gun Company, U. S. M. C. For extra-
ordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France,
October 4, 1918. Pvt. Funk, together with his cor-
poral, advanced under heavy artillery and machine-
gun fire to a forward position, where Pvt. 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 ammuni-
tion was exhausted. Next of kin, Anthony Funk,
father, R. F. D. No. 16, College Hill, Mount
Healthy, Ohio.

FUQUAY, JAMES Private

Company H, 370th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action at Guillement farm, France, Sep-



tember 28, 1918. When Pvt. Fuquay, an auto-
matic rifleman, was stationed at a particularly
dangerous location, his rifle became jammed, where-
upon he took it apart, remedied the trouble, and
again put it into operation. While doing this he
was wounded in the left arm, but refused first-aid,
continuing to serve his piece and direct fire on the
enemy positions until completely exhausted from
loss of blood. Next of kin, Miss Julia Stewart,
friend, 3110 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, III.

FURBUSH, JR., GEORGE W. First Lieutenant
23d Infantry. Near Vaux, France, July 1,
1918, although wounded, he continued in display-
ing the greatest courage and disregard of all per-
sonal danger at all times. Throughout the critical
period of 48 hours, July 30-31, 1918, near Sergy, he
particularly distinguished himself when leading his
platoon into position in face of fire on the crest of
Hill No. 212, and when presiding over the reorgan-
ization of the position thus won. Home address,
G. W. Furbush, Waltham, Mass.

FURLONG, HAROLD A. . First Lieutenant
353d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion north west of Bantheville, France, November 1,
1918. Immediately after the beginning of the at-
tack in the Bois De Bantheville, when his company
was held up by a strong machine-gun nest and his
company commander and several others were killed,
Lieut. Furlong took a soldier with him and with
great gallantry and coolness attacked and captured
the machine-gun nest of four guns, killing or wound-
ing a number of the crew. Home address, Arthur
D. Furlong, father, 2950 West Grand Boulevard,
Detroit, Mich.

FURLOW, GEORGE WILLARD . . .

First Lieutenant

Pilot, Air Service, 103d Aero Squadron. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near Charey, France,
September 13, 1918. Lieut. Furlow, while leading a
patrol of three monoplace planes at an altitude of
400 meters, met and attacked an enemy patrol of
seven monoplace planes. Despite numerical super-
iority, he destroyed two of the enemy's planes and
with the aid of his companions forced the others to
withdraw. An oak leaf is awarded Lieut. Furlow
for the following act of extraordinary heroism in
action in the region of Verneville, France, Septem-
ber 17, 1918: Lieut. Furlow, while on a patrol with
two companions, met and attacked an enemy forma-
tion of eight planes. In the course of the combat
which ensued, Lieut. Furlow's plane was severely
damaged by the enemy's fire. Despite the damage,
he continued the attack until he had destroyed one
hostile aircraft, and with his patrol forced the re-
mainder of the enemy to retire. Home address,
Mrs. S. C. Furlow, mother, 504 West College Street,
Rochester, N. Y.

FURNESS, THOMAS .... Lieutenant
17th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Fosse, France, November 1-5, 1918.
Performing his duties as liaison officer in a most
effective manner, Lieut. Furness also took command
of infantry platoons, after the officers had become
casualties, and led them brilliantly. On one occas-
ion he reorganized a platoon after the leader had
been killed and attacked a strong machine-gun posi-
tion, capturing four guns and 15 prisoners. Next of
kin, W. T. Furness, Brookline, Mass.

FURR, WALTER E Private

82d Company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy,
France, July 19, 1918. Unaided, Pvt. Furr crept
forward in advance of his line, searched an under-
ground tunnel, captured five Germans, and brought
them back through heavy machine-gun and shell
fire. Home address, M. F. Furr, father, Concord,
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FURY, WILLIAM H Sergeant

6th Machine Gun Battalion, U. S. M. C. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau-
Thierry, France, June 10, 1918. Sergt. Fury re-
mained 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. Next of kin, Mary Hamil-
ton, sister, 191 Richard Street, New Haven, Conn.

GADDIS, THOMAS . . . First Sergeant
Company K, lllth Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near La Chene Tondu, France,
October 5, 1918. When his company had been held
up by sweeping fire from a machine-gun nest,
Sergt. Gaddis, in charge of a patrol of five men,
went forward to reduce the nest. The patrol was
once driven back by the terrific fire, but again ad-
vanced. Fifteen feet from the nest two guns opened
fire, killing three of the patrol, whereupon Sergt.
Gaddis rushed forward alone and killed the crews of
both guns with hand grenades. His action not only
made possible the advance of the line, which was of
extreme importance, but also saved many of his
comrades at a time when his company had suffered
heavy casualties. Home address, Mrs. Sarah
Gaddis, mother, 706 East Third Street, South Oil
City, Pa.

GAGE, GEORGE H Captain

Medical Corps, 28th Infantry. Conspicuous for
his courage in the actions at Rambercourt on March
17, 1918, and at Cantigny, May 28, 1918, he gave
inspiration to the officers and men of the command
by his extraordinary heroism throughout the opera-
tions south of Soissons, July 18 to 22, 1918, and es-
pecially at Berzy-le-Sec, July 21, 1918, when he ac-
companied the first line and attended the wounded
in the open under incessant machine-gun and artil-
lery fire. Home address, Mrs. Ethel M. Gage, 182
Parsells Avenue, Rochester, N. Y.

GAGNIER, CHARLES Private

Company C, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September