from the rear. He crawled to the emplacement and
silenced the fire from the gun by killing both gun-
ners. Home address, John Griffith, father, Hitch-
ins, Ky.

GRIFFITHS, ALFRED S Captain

308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in
action near yille Savoye, France, August 19, 1918.
While suffering from the effects of gas, Captain
Griffiths: led a liaison pati ol to the flanking battalion
across an open slope and under direct enemy obser-
vation, exposed during the whole journey to terrific
artillery and machine-gun fire. He remained on
duty as battalion adjutant after all other officers
had been evacuated because of the effects of gas, al-
though he had been rendered temporarily speechless
and blind by a severe gassing. Home address,
Naomi Griffiths, wife, Amityville, Long Island, N.Y.

GRIMES, EUSTIS B. . . Second Lieutenant
102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion at Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918.
During a violent enemy bombardment Lieutenant
Grimes advanced with his detachment under in-
tense machine-gun fire, wiped out a machine-gun
nest, and captured the gun, which had been harass-
ing the right of our line. He displayed exceptional
bravery and resoui cefulness throughout the entire
engagement. Home address, Mrs. Sarah J. Grimes,
54 School Street, Belmont, Mass.

GRINDLE, IVOR Private

Company D, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action at Marcheville, France, Septem-
ber 26, 1918. He, with Sergeant John P. Diggins,
climbed out of a trench in the face of severe shrapnel
and machine-gun fire, proceeding 150 yards across
an open space to the aid of a wounded officer and
dressed his wounds. Home address, John L. Grin-
die, father, Bucksport, Me.

GRINSTEAD, JAMES R Sergeant

Company M, 137th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Bu/emont, France, Septem-
ber 26-?8-30, 1918. Although wounded in the foot,
while still in the departure trench, he went forward
in the attack with his company. Later, he led two
platoons to the attack against superior numbers, and
in the face of withering fire. Wounded a second
time, he refused to be evacuated until the regiment
was relieved. Next of kin, Elmer E. Grinstead,
father, Pawhuska, Okla.

GRISHAM, JESSE M Corporal

Deceased. Company L, 359th Infantry. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action rear Fey-en-Haye,
France, September 12, 1918. When the advance of
his company was halted by an impassable barbed-
wire entanglement, he voluntarily jumped out of a
trench in the face of heavy machine-gun fire and cut
sufficient paths through the wire to enable the com-
pany to continue its advance. In the performance
of this self-sacrificing act this gallant soldier was
killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Mary Lockey, mother,
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GRISWOLD, AVA H. . . . First Sergeant
Company C, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Rpmange, France, October
9-12, 1918. He displayed initiative and marked per-
sonal bravery in voluntarily organizing the leading
patrols under heavy fire beyond the front lines of
his company. He thus obtained valuable informa-
tion, his activity providing against surprise attacks
by the enemy at a critical period. When he could
not obtain volunteers for patrols, he did not hesitate
to go on dangerous reconnaissance missions by him-
self. Home address, Mrs. Anna H. Griswold, 324
West Pine Street. Paxton. 111.

GRISWOLD, CHAUNCEY J. . . .

. . . . Private (First Class)
Medical Detachment, 312th Infantry. For extra-
ordinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France,
October 16, 1918. Private Griswold volunteered to
leave his battalion which was in support, and went
forward to the front line where he established a
dressing station. He remained with this advance
station during the entire time it was in the line and
gave first aid to the wounded under constant shell
fire and through frequent gas attacks. Home ad-
dress, Elsie L. Griswold, mother, 17 East Cottage
Street, Dorchester, Mass.

GRISWOLD, LEVI W Corporal

Deceased. Company C, 139th Infantry. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action in the Montrebeau
Woods, France, September 29, 1918. During a hostile
counterattack Corporal Griswold, with absolute dis-
regard for personal safety, crept out from a shell
hole under terrific machine-gun fire and gas bom-
bardment in an attempt to assist a wounded com-
rade to adjust his gas mask. He was killed in the
performance of this self-sacrificing mission. Next
of kin, Mrs. Alice McAninch. mother, Yarrow, Mo.



enemy, inflicted heavy losses upon them, and drove
them back into the German lines.

GROS, JOSEPH Lieutenant

French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near Crete des Esparges, France, September 12,
1918. During the action near Crete des Esparges
Lieutenant Gros established and maintained liaison
with American troops, and against dangerous and
violent counterattacks he organized and defended
his position. During all attacks by his organization
he was always conspicuous by his bravery and gal-
lantry, and his example of courage and bravery was
an inspiration to his men.

GROSS, GEORGE Private

Deceased. Company D, 372d Infantry. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near Sechault,
France, September 29, 1918. Although he had been
badly gassed, he kept his machine-gun in action
until he fell beside his gun. Next of kin, Mrs. Mar-
garet Marshall, sister, 2822 O Street, Northwest,
Washington, D. C.

GROVE. GLENN M Sergeant

Company D, llth Machine Gun Battalion. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Nantillois,
France, September 26, 1918. Sergeant Grove, with
two officers, using captured German Maxim guns,
pushed forward to a heavily shelled area from which
the other troops had withdrawn, and by their accu-
rate and effective fire kept groups of the enemy from
occupying advantageous positions. When given
permission to withdraw, Sergeant Grove declined to
do so, but maintained fire superiority all afternoon
until it became too dark to see. His conspicuous
gallantry furnished an inspiration to the other mem-
bers of the command. Home address, Mrs. John H.
Grove, 314 Mifflin Street, Huntingdon, Pa.



GRIZEL, MARCEL . . . Gunner GROVES, JOHN H



French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near Martz wilier, Alsace, September 1, 1918.
On September 1, 1918, at the railroad garage near
Martzwiller, Gunner Grizel unhesitatingly entered
an area under heavy bombardment by the enemy,
and, as a member of the train crew, assisted in the
removal of nine cars of ammunition to a place of
safety. This was accomplished in spite of the track
being cut and limbs of trees being thrown across the
track by bursting shells. Home address not given.

GROBTUCK, SAMUEL D. . Private (First Class)
Deceased. Company K, 308th Infantry. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near Ville Savoye,
France, August 22, 1918. While carrying a message
to his battalion commander asking for reinforce-
ments, Private Grobtuck passed through the village
of Ville Savoye filled with mustard gas, and was
killed by shell fire while crossing an open field under
direct observation of the enemy. Next of kin,
Abraham Grobtuck, father, 94 Orchard Street, New
York City.

GROENENBOON, ONNO .... Private
Company L, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism at Cantigny, France, June 2, 1918. Private
Groenenboon went forward under intense machine-
gun and artillery fire and assisted in the removal of a
wounded soldier over a distance of one kilometer.
Next of kin, Ary Groenenboon, father Volga,

GROFF, JOHN .... Gunnery Sergeant
Company K, 6th Regiment, 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 patrol of
superior numbers. With six men he attacked the



. . . . Sergeant
Company L, 325th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October
16, 1918. Sergeant Groves led a patrol against a
machine-gun nest which was causing many casual-
ties in his company. He then worked his way to the
rear of another machine-gun position, charged it,
capturing three prisoners, two guns, and killing six
of the enemy. Home address, Mrs. John Groves,
mother, Water Street, Warehouse Point, Conn.

GROWDON, JAMES P Captain

4th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion west of Fismes, France, August 5, 1918. After
reconnoitering a sector of the River Vesle in advance
of the front lines of the infantry for the purpose of
selecting a site for a footbridge, Captain Growdon
went with a small party of engineers through an
enemy barrage from 77-millimeter and one-pounder
guns and assisted in directing the construction work.
As soon as the operations were discovered machine-
gun fire was opened upon the party, but they con-
tinued at work, removing the German wire entan-
glements and successfully completing a bridge,
which was of great value in subsequent operations.
Home address, Mrs. Hazel E. Growdon, wife, R. F.
D. 3, McMinnville, Oregon.

GRULKEY, FRED F Private

Company C, 113th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action in the Bois D'Ormont, northeast
of St. Mogneux, France, October 12, 1918. He was
seruiously wounded in the chest, but he continued
in the advance until he was again wounded, when
he crawled forward with his company to its objec-
tive. Home address, Mrs. Emma Grulkey, mother,
Foss, Okla.

CRUMLEY, FRED Corporal

Company I, 166th Infantry. For extraordinary



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heroism in action east of Rheims, France, July 15,
1918. After his rifle had been put out of commission
Crumley jumped to the parapet with hand gre-
nades, with which he aided materially in compelling
the retreat of the Germans. Home address, Mrs.
Elizabeth Crumley, mother, 918 West Mount Street,
Columbus, Ohio.

GRUNDY, JOHN Private

Company K, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Tuilerie Farm, France, No-
vember 1, 1918. Private Grundy made his way
through heavy shell and machine-gun fire to his
lieutenant, who had been seriously wounded, and
dressed his wounds. He later rendered excellent
service by keeping liaison between the platoons of
his company while they were under severe machine-
gun and shell fire. He continued to render valuable
service in this way until wounded. Home address,
John N. Grundy, father, 216 Tioga Street, Philadel-
phia, Pa.

GUCWA, JOSEPH Private

Company F, 26th Infantry. Severely wounded at
the beginning of the offensive near Soisspns, France,
July 19, 1918, he remained with his company
throughout the day, attacked with it again in the
evening, and accompanied it, fighting bravely until
it reached its objective. Home address, Andrew
Gucwa, 538 Market Street, Newark, N. J.

GUDE, CHARLES J. . . Private (First Class)
Company D, 342d Machine Gun Battalion. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Bouclair,
France, November 3, 1918. After being twice
wounded and unconscious for about an hour, upon
being revived Private Gude took command of his
squad and later of his section, after the squad and
section leaders had been wounded, refusing first aid
until he was relieved and ordered to the rear by his
platoon commander. Home address, Mrs. Helen
Gude, wife, Ninth Street, Sixth Corso, Nebraska
City, Nebr.



GUENTHER, CHARLES R.



Private



102d Infantry. He was wounded while reporting
to his post under a heavy bombardment of his bat-
tery on February 28, 1918. He nevertheless served
his gun during the whole duration of the barrage,
and, although wounded, he displayed extraordinary
bravery and gave a fine example of devotion to
duty. Home address, Alois Guenther, father, 4 Day
Street, Webster, Mass.

GUESS, JOHN, JR Sergeant

Deceased. Company H, 364th Infantry. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near Eclisfontaine,
France, September 28, 1918. Assisted by another
sergeant, and leading a combat group across an
open valley under constant hostile fire, Sergeant
Guess completed the capture of four machine-gun
nests and three prisoners. He was seriously wound-
ed in the encounter and died soon afterwards. Next
of kin Mrs. Emma Guess, mother, R. F. D., Box
97, El Monte. Calif.

GUINET, EUGENE Lieutenant

Observer, 208th Aero Squadron, French Army.
For extraordinary heroism in action near Nantillois,
Meuse, October 6, 1918. This officer displayed re-
markable gallantry and devotion to duty when he
engaged in combat against a superior force of enemy
pursuit planes. In the course of the action his pilot
was killed. Lieutenant Guinet took control of the
machine and brought it back under fire to friendly
territory and was seriously wounded in the landing.
Home address, M. Eugene David Guinet, Fures,
Lsere, France.

GUINUP, EARL M Private

Company K, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary



heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October
23, 1918. While Grand-Pr6 was being severely bom-
barded by artillery, Private Guinup volunteered to
enter a section of the town to determine the .'Advisa-
bility of his company's entrance therein. He suc-
cessfully accomplished his mission through the se-
vere barrage and returned with the necessary infor-
mation for the entrance. Home address, Mrs.
Guinup, 160 West Second Street, Fulton, N. Y.

GULBRANDSON, ARVID W. . . .

Second Lieutenant

Deceased. 132d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Bois de Chaume, France,
October 8, 1918. Leading his platoon against an
enemy machine-gun nest which was inflicting severe
casualties on his battalion, Lieutenant Gulbrandson
continued to advance alone in the face of the anni-
hilating machine-gun fire, after 14 of his men were
killed about him. Before reaching his objective,
he was killed by machine-gun fire from his right
flank. Next of kin, A. M. Gulbrandson, father,
2212 North Keystone Avenue, Chicago, 111.

GULLION, OTTO Sergeant

82d Company, 6th Marines. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Bayonville, France, Novem-
ber 1, 1918. Exposing himself to enemy fire, Ser-
geant Gullion advanced ahead of his platoon into a
ravine and captured, single-handed, a German
officer and four men. Home address, Mrs. A. Gull-
ion, Glencoe, Ky.

GUMBS, ESRIC C. . . Private (First Class)
Company E, 310th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Autheand-Sy, France, No-
vember 2-4, 1918. Private Gumbs, while acting as
battalion runner, repeatedly crossed areas subjected
to heavy shell and machine-gun fire, carrying mes-
sages to and from flank companies. His work, per-
formed with unhesitating devotion to duty, mater-
ially contributed to the successful advance of his
battalion. Next of kin, Mrs. Sarah A. Gumbs, 211
Warren Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.

GUMM, JAY D Sergeant

117th Train, Headquarters and Military Police,
42d Division. For extraordinary heroism in action
at Vadenay, north of Chalons-sur-Marne, France,
July 15, 1918. During the shelling of Vadenay he
voluntarily left a place of safety and went through
heavy fire of major-caliber shells and rescued a
French soldier who was lying, severely wounded, in
the street. Home address, Mrs. Lulu V. Gumm,
mother, 4211 Cedar Street, Dallas, Texas.

GUMP, NOAH L Private

Conpany B, 7th Engineers. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Brieulles, France, November
5, 1918. When three of the boats supporting a pon-
toon bridge across the Meuse River were destroyed
by artillery fire, Private Gump voluntarily waded
into the stream under heavy artillery and machine-
gun fire and held up the deck of the bridge until new
boats were launched and placed in position. Next of
kin, Mrs. Lelia Hill, sister, R. F. D. 2, Fulton, Kans.

GUNCKLE, WILK Private

Company M, 148th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Heurne, Belgium, November
3, 1918. He volunteered and guided ammunition
carriers to advanced positions, despite the fact that
he was seriously wounded in the face, which made it
necessary to hold a bandage in place during the jour-
ney to and from the front. After receiving treat-
ment at the first-aid station he returned to his
duties. Home address, Mrs. Ardella Gunckle,
mother, Osgood, Ohio.

GUNDELACH, ANDRE P. . First Lieutenant
Deceased. Pilot, Air Service, 96th Aero Squad-



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ron. For extraordinary heroism in action near
Buxieres, France, September 12, 1918. Lieutenant
Gundelach, with Second Lieutenant Pennington H.
Way, observer, volunteered for a hazardous mis-
sion to bomb concentrations of enemy troops. They
successfully bombed their objective, but while re-
turning were attacked by eight enemy planes.
Their plane was brought down in flames and both
officers killed. Next of kin, Major C. D. Meyer,
Q. M. C., 5802 Kenmore Avenue, Chicago, 111.

GUNN, FRED L Private

Company D, 28th Infantry. At the battle of
Cantigny, France, May 28-31, 1918, he repeatedly on
his own initiative left the security of the trench to
administer first aid under fire and in full view of the
enemy snipers and machine-gunners. His brave
conduct was a noble example and his ministration
relieved suffering and saved lives. Home address,
Charles J. Gunn, brother, 316 State Street,
Meridian. Miss.

GUSTAFSON, CARL . . Private (First Class)
Company C, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, Oc-
tober 8-9, 1918. Engaged as runner, Private Gus-
tafson constantly carried messages through a sector
which was under intense shell and machine-gun fire
and infested with sniper fire. Home address, Mrs.
Augusta Gustafson, 323 Hawthorne Street, Eureka,

GUSTAFSON, CHARLES .... Private
Company G, 5th Ammunition Train. For extra-
ordinary heroism in action near Septsarges, France,
October 24, 1918. When an enemy shell struck
some pyrotechnics stored in the ammunition dump
of his organization, Private Gustafson assisted in
removing inflammable material and placing the fire
under control. Through his coolness and courage
the destruction of a large quantity of near-by am-
munition was avoided. Home address, W. L.
Chamberlain, 294 Willow Street, Waterbury, Conn.

GUSTAFSON, JOHN A. . Second Lieutenant
5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France,
June 23, 1918. During an advance by his company
Lieutenant Gustafson (then a sergeant) directed a
charge on an enemy machine-gun emplacement,
destroying four 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. Home address,
Emily Gustafson, mother, 118 Poplar Street,
Kane, Pa.

GUTHRIE, ELMER F Sergeant

Company E, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Barricourt, France, Novem-
ber 1, 1918. When his battalion encountered heavy
machine-gun fire, which stopped its advance. Ser-
geant Guthrie quickly organized a group of ten or
twelve men from different companies and led them
with exceptional dash and courage, in an attack on
the enemy gun. Skillfully picking out a protected
route, he succeeded in flanking the nest and annihil-
ating the crew. Home address, Mrs. Anna Guthrie,
mother, General Delivery, Hutchinson, Kansas.

GUTHRIE, MURRAY K. . First Lieutenant
Air service, 13th Aero Squadron. For extraor-
dinary heroism in action near Andsyanne, France,
October 1, 1918. Lieutenant Guthrie was a mem-
ber of an offensive patrol of four planes, which was
attacked far behind the enemy's lines by six Ger-
man machines. One of our pilots was forced to
withdraw by the failure of his machine-guns, and
two others were surrounded and overpowered.
Lieutenant Guthrie fought the six enemy planes
alone for ten minutes and destroyed one of them.



For the following act of extraordinary heroism in
action near Montefaucon, France, October 4, 1918,
Lieutenant Guthrie is awarded an oak leaf cluster
to be worn with the Distinguished Service Cross.
When the leader of his patrol was blown to pieces
by a shell, Lieutenant Guthrie took command and
attacked the formation of six enemy planes. Al-
though he became separated from his companions,
he succeeded in destroying one of his opponents.
For the following act of extraordinary heroism in
action near Fontaine, France, November 4, 1918,
Lieutenant Guthrie is awarded a second oak leaf
cluster to be worn with the Distinguished
Service Cross. As flight commander. Lieutenant
Guthrie led his formation of six planes to the
attack of seven enemy planes (type, Fokker) ; six of
the enemy were destroyed, one of which was sent
down by this officer. Immediately following this
combat he attacked and drove off four hostile ma-
chines (type, Fokker), which were about to attack
one of our balloons. Home address, K. R. Guthrie,
father, care of A. T. & N. Railway, Mobile, Ala.

GUY, LEONARD E Sergeant

Company C, 58th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Nantillois, France, Septem-
ber 27, 1918. Sergeant Guy displayed exceptional
courage in attacking single-handed a machine-gun
emplacement, capturing the gun and taking as
prisoners three machine-gunners. Home address,
Mrs. Martha Draper, mother, Aladdin, Wash.

GUYER. THOMAS L Private

Company I, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem-
ber, 1918. Although wounded severely by shell
fire, he remained on duty as machine-gun ammu-
nition carrier throughout the day, refusing to be
evacuated. His example of courage inspired those
serving near him. Home address , Mrs. Mable
Shutts, mother, 332 East Seventh Street, Erie, Pa.

GUYOT, BENJAMIN .... Lieutenant
Pilot. French, 218th Escadrille. For extraordin-
ary heroism in action in the region of St. Mihiel,
France, September 14-15, 1918. Lieutenant Guyot,
without protection, made three separate and dis-
tinct trips well into the enemy's lines; disregarding
antiaircraft and ground machine-gun fire, he ac-
complished artillery adjustments of the highest mili-
tary value.

HAAS, ROBERT K. . . . First Lieutenant
308th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in
action near Revillon, France, September 10, 1918.
During the attack on Revillon, Lieutenant Haas
voluntarily left his shelter and went across an open
slope in full observation of the enemy and under
heavy machine-gun fire to the aid of a wounded sol-
dier, bringing him back to our lines for first-aid
treatment. Home address, K. Haas, father, 7 East
Sixty-ninth Street, New York City.

HABECKER, GUY M Corporal

Company I, 316th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Verdun, France, November
4-6, 1918. While performing the duties of supply
sergeant, Corporal Habecker succeeded in getting
food to his company which was holding the outpost
line. He led carrying parties through heavy shell
fire, bringing hot coffee and bread to the men. On
one occasion he made the journey unaided, taking
with him a large quantity of bread. Home address,
William E. Habecker, father, Landesville, Pa.



HACKER, HENRY E.



Private



Company A, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Apremont, France, October
1, 1918. He overheard a lieutenant report to the
battalion commander the location of an enemy ma-
chine-gun nest which was causing heavy casualties
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the bringing up of a one-pounder crew was serious,
and Private Hacker, realizing the need for immed-
iately silencing the enemy machine-guna, acting on
his own initiative, advanced alone over a fire-swept
area for about 500 yards, attacked and captured the
enemy crews of six men and two machine-guns and
brought them back to our lines. Home address,
Mrs. Anna Hacker, wife, 960 Tinton Avenue,
Bronx, New York City.

HADNETT, GEORGE Corporal

Company F, 145th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action east of Baccarat, France, August
15, 1918. He was in command of a small advance
post which was successfully held by three men and
himself against a raid by 80 of the enemy. Two of
his party were killed, but the staunch defense of the
others drove off the raiders. He personally killed
three of the enemy in hand-to-hand fighting. Home
address Richard Hadnett, father, 351 Wayne
Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio.

HAEFLIGER, FRED Private

Company C, 6th Machine Gun Battalion, U. S.
M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near
St. Etienne, France, October 3, 1918. When our
advance infantry was forced to withdraw, Private
Haefliger'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