been lost, volunteered repeatedly for dangerous
missions, he being a sergeant at the time. He ex-
posed himself in the open to enemy machine-gun fire
to rescue wounded soldiers, and reorganized the
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company after heavy casualties had been sustained.
Home address, Mrs. Lillian E. Jennings, 712
Franklin Street, Lynchburg, Va.
JENNISON, CHARLES S. . . .
Pharmacist's Mate (Second Class)
U. S. N., attached to 2d Battalion, 5th Regiment,
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action
near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 4-6, 1918.
Pharmacist's Mate Jennison worked fearlessly and
efficiently at caring for the wounded in an advanced
dressing station, exposed to heavy shell and rifle
fire. He was wounded when a shell struck and partly
wrecked his aid station, but he refused to be evacu-
ated and continued at his post for 48 hours. Home
address, Joseph B. Webster, Malone, N. Y.
JENSEN, INGEMANN Private
Machine-Gun Company, 132d Infantry. For ex-
traordinary herosim in action near Bois de Fais,
France, October 9, 1918. In the action in the Boia
de Fais, on October 9, Private Jensen was wounded,
but returned to the line as soon as he had his wound
dressed. He was wounded the second time and sent
to the first-aid station, where he was ordered to the
rear, but, instead returned to the line, where he was
wounded for the third time and carried to the rear on
a stretcher. Home address, Charles Jensen, brother,
3712 Eddy Street, Chicago, 111.
JENSEN, OTTO Private
Company E, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, Novem-
ber 1, 1918. When his company had suffered
heavy casualties and had been withdrawn. Private
Jensen went out with another soldier in advance of
our lines, under machine-gun fire, to rescue the
wounded. In attempting this hazardous mission,
he was seriously wounded. Home address, Kar-
sten Jensen, father, Nykobuig Mors, Denmark.
JERABEK, JERRY J Corporal
Company A, 121st Machine Gun Battalion. For
extraordinary heroism in action in Romagne Woods,
France, October 14, 1918. Passing through heavy
fire and through wire entanglements, he led his sec-
tion to a position 500 meters in advance of the in-
fantry, where he set up his guns and effectively cov-
ered the advance. He showed marked bravery and
skill in leading his men, capturing 22 prisoners
without sustaining a casualty. Home address,
Frank Jerabek, Sr., Kewaunee, Wis.
JERMAISON, AXEL
Company
Private
any K, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Cantigny, France, May 27,
1918. Private Jermaison was so seriously wounded
that he could not operate his automatic rifle, but
refused to be evacuated and continued with the rifle
taking the place of first loader. Becoming very
weak from the loss of blood, he was ordered to the
rear by his platoon commander, but on his way back
picked up a rifle and continued in the fight until the
enemy had been driven back. Home address, G. O.
Amodt, friend, R. F. D., Alexander, N. D.
JERRY, BARNEY Corporal
Company F, 322d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Grimaucourt, France, No-
vember 10, 1918. While acting as scout 400 yards
in advance of his company, Corporal Jerry opened
fire on ten Germans advancing in front of his posi-
tion, killing two, wounding one, and causing the rest
to retreat. Home address, Mrs. Nettie May Jerry,
wife, Bigfoot Branch, Memphis, Tenn.
JERVEY, F. J Captain
4th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near Les Franquettes Farm, France, July 23,
1918. Although wounded five times when his com-
pany was suddenly fired upon by machine-guns
while crossing an open field, Captain Jervey re-
mained in command of his company until he be-
came unconscious. Home address, Mrs. Frank J,
Jervey, mother, 7 Pitt Street, Charleston, S. C.
JERVEY, THOMAS M. . . First Lieutenant
Ordnance, 1st Army Observation Group. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near Longuyon,
France. Assigned to the 1st Army Observation
Group, Air Service, armament officer, Lieutenant
Jervey volunteered as observer on a photographic
mission from Ontedy to Longuyon, 25 kilometers
into the enemy lines. In combat with 14 enemy air-
craft which followed, one enemy aircraft was des-
troyed. Lieutenant Jervey, regardless of the fact
that his plane was badly shot up, and that his hands
were badly frozen, continued on the mission, return-
ing only upon its successful conclusion. Home ad-
dress, Mrs. Frank J. Jervey, mother, 7 Pitt Street,
Charleston, S. C.
JEWETT, HENRY C. . . . . . Colonel
316th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in
action during the Argonne-Meuse offensive, Sep-
tember 26-October 4, 1918. Assigned to the com-
mand of an infantry brigade, he was directed to go
forward, find his brigade, and consolidate his regi-
ments, which had become separated. He crossed
territory under terrific fire and pulled his rear regi-
ment to the aid of the regiment in the front, which
was seriously engaged, thereafter commanding the
movements of both regiments in a highly creditable
manner. Home address, Mrs. Henry C. Jewett,
wife, 1235 Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest,
Washington, D. C.
JILLSON, HOWARD D Private
Company F, 309th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action in Bois de Hailbat, northeast of
Jaulny, France, September 17, 1918. Although suf-
fering from illness, he volunteered as runner, and
repeatedly carried messages across heavily shelled
areas, displaying the greatest courage and coolness.
Home address, Mrs. Jane Jillson, mother, Youngs-
town, N. Y.
JOBES, LESLIE J. . . . First Lieutenant
Deceased. 115th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 8,
1918. Lieutenant Jobes, while in command of his
platoon during an engagement of the 29th Division,
Verdun sector, displayed exceptional bravery, dis-
regarding his own safety and encouraging his men,
both by words and action. While leading his pla-
toon in an attack on a machine-gun nest he was in-
stantly killed, but the attack begun by him contin-
ued and resulted in the machine-gun nests being
captured. Next of kin, Mrs. M. C. Jobes, 1309
Bloomfield Street, Hoboken, N. J.
JOE, COLIN B Sergeant
Company K, 23d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action in the Meuse-Argonne offensive,
November 1 and November 5, 1918. With com-
plete disregard of his own danger, he went forward
alone, when the advance was held up by two ma-
chine-gun nests, and, single-handed, reduced these
positions, capturing nine prisoners. Later, he
single-handed attacked the crews of three machine
guns, being severely wounded in this action. Home
address, Mrs. Colin B. Joe, Milton, Mass.
JOERGER, CARL F Private
Company M, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October
24, 1918. Leaving his dugout, Private Joerger vol-
untarily crawled across a machine-gun swept area
to the aid of two wounded comrades While per-
forming this heroic task he was seriously wounded.
Home address, Mrs. Freda Joerger, Leonardo, N. J.
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JOHANSON, CARL I. . . Private (First Class)
Deceased. Company B, 306th Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action in the Forest of
Argonne, France, September 27, 1918. Private
Johanson displayed exceptional bravery in volun-
teering to cut the enemy s wire and thereby make
it possible for his company to advance upon the
enemy. In performing this invaluable service he
repeatedly exposed himself to heavy fire from
enemy machine guns and was severely wounded.
Home address, Miss Emily Corcoran, friend, 306
West Seventy-second Street, New York City.
JOHNS, LATIMER A. . . Second Lieutenant
Deceased. 122d Field Artillery. For extraordi-
nary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, Sep-
tember 13, 1918. Lieutenant Johns was in command
of a platoon in support of an assaulting battalion of
infantry. During the attack he went far ahead of
the infantry to establish an observation post, where
he directed fire from his guns, thereby rendering
valuable assistance to the advancing battalion. After
several attempts, he went through a heavy enemy
barrage and enfilading machine-gun fire, but when
returning to his post he was killed. Next of kin, Miss
Elsie Johns, sister, Randolph, Wis.
JOHNS, SAMUEL H Private
Company L, 372d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Bussy Farm, France, Sep-
tember 28, 1918. After several other runners had
been killed or wounded, he volunteered to carry a
message over fields swept by heavy machine-gun
fire and artillery bombardment. He succeeded in
delivering the message, but was severely wounded
while on the return trip. Home address, Samuel
Johns, father, Needham, Mass.
JOHNSON, ABE Private
Company G, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action at Marcheville, France, Septem-
ber 26, 1918. This soldier volunteered to accom-
pany a party whose mission was to bombard a hos-
tile machine-gun emplacement. Under heavy shell
fire he approached to within 30 feet of the emplace-
ment, when he was fired upon through loopholes in
a stone wall. Working his way behind the wall,
Private Johnson enfiladed the enemy with rifle fire
and effected their capture, with the machine-gun.
Home address, Louis Johnson, father, 98 Dikeman
Street, Waterbury, Conn.
JOHNSON, ALGOT Private
Company A, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Ville Savoye, France, August
26, 1918. Under heavy fire from the enemy, Private
Johnson, accompanied by one man, crossed the
Vesle River and silenced a machine-gun, which was
causing heavy casualties in his company. They
killed one gunner and wounded the other. Home
address, Oswald Johnson, brother, 515 East 184th
Street, New York City.
JOHNSON, ALVA LEE .... Corporal
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, Corporal Johnson directed and
assisted in the removal of inflammable material and
placing the fire under control. Through his coolness
and courage the destruction of a large quantity of
nearby ammunition was avoided. Home address,
Mrs. L. J. Johnson, mother, 1300 Mavoffin Avenue,
El Paso, Texas.
JOHNSON, ARTHUR Private
Headquarters Company, 370th Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Mont-de-
Sanges, France, September 30, 1918. Acting as
ammunition carrier, Private Johnson received a
painful injury in the back from a shell fragment.
While engaged in carrying ammunition he found a
wounded man in an exposed position and, regardless
of his own wound, earned the man under heavy shell
fire to the first-aid station, a distance of more than a
kilometer, returning to his work immediately after-
wards. Home address, Ruf us Watkins, friend, New-
comer, Pa.
JOHNSON, BRAINARD W. Private (First Class)
Sanitary Detachment, 116th Infantry. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France.
Private Johnson repeatedly exposed himself to
heavy machine-gun fire in giving first-aid to the
wounded and carrying them to the rear. Through
his devotion to duty and disregard of danger many
lives were saved. Home address, Mrs. A. V.
Johnson, mother, 771 Marshall Avehue, Roanoke,
Va.
JOHNSON, CHARLES B. Jr. . . . Sergeant
Battery A, 101st Field Artillery. For extraordin-
ary heroism in action north of Chateau-Thierry,
France, July 19, 1918. While his battery position
was under shell fire and its ammunition dump had
been hit and shells were exploding in it and the crew
was ordered to leave Sergeant Johnson remained,
put out three fires in the dump, and afterwards,
under heavy fire, searched for and brought wounded
to shelter. Home address, C. Berkeley Johnson,
father, Concord, Mass.
JOHNSON, CHRISTIAN A. . .
Private (First Class)
Headquarters Company, 106th Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy,
France, September 27, 1918. When a strong force
of the enemy had cut off his company from the ad-
vance units of our troops, Private Johnson volun-
teered to accompany two officers on a hazardous
patrol to ascertain the exact location of the enemy
and our advance troops. They came under terrific
enemy fire, by which one of the officers was killed,
but Private Johnson continued forward until he
was completely surrounded by the enemy. He
succeeded in working his way back and made his
report, which was of great value in meeting the cri-
tical situation. Home address, Christian Johnson,
father, Rapid City, Mich.
JOHNSON, GILLIS A.
Second Lieutenant
5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October
4, 1918. Lieutenant Johnson volunteered and led
an attack upon enemy machine-gun positions under
intense machine-gun fire and artillery barrage, and
although severely wounded in the leg, succeeded in
cleaning out several machine-gun nests, capturing
guns and a number of prisoners. Home address,
Mrs. M. Johnson, mother, 1000 North Lake Street,
Fort Worth, Texas.
JOHNSON, GUSTAVE H. . . . Corporal
Battery C, 305th Field Artillery. For extraor-
dinary heroism in action near Chery Chartereuve,
France, August 16, 1918. Corporal Johnson assist-
ed Lieutenant Robinson in rescuing the body of an
officer from a burning ammunition dump which was
under fire. Home address, Mrs. Pella Johnson,
mother, 128 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y.
JOHNSON, BANNING G. . . . Sergeant
Battery B, 151st Field Artillery. For extraordin-
ary heroism in action near Suippes, France, July 15,
1918. He remained in command of his gun section
throughout the entire day, after having been severe-
ly wounded. Home address, P. G. Johnson, father,
3300 Elliott Avenue, Minneapolis, Minn.
JOHNSON, HAROLD R Private
Headquarters Company, 102d Field Artillery
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For exceptional bravery and devotion to duty on
April 20, 1918, when, altlwugh wounded in the arm
and leg, he continued, while under heavy shell fire,
to repair the telephone lines, and succeeded in re-
establishing communication. Home address, O. R.
Johnson, father, 170 Reynolds Avenue, Providence,
R.I.
JOHNSON, HENRY . . Private (First Class)
Company G, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem-
ber 29, 1918. After his platoon had been halted by
unusually heavy fire from machine-gun nests, Pri-
vate Johnson made his way forward and by the
effective use of hand grenades killed the occupants
of the nest and made possible the continuance of
the advance. Home address, Harvey G. Johnson,
father, Creston, Tenn.
JOHNSON, MELVIN B Corporal
Deceased. Company M, 127th Infantry- For
extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes,
France, October 14, 1918. When his battalion was
held up after suffering heavy casualties from flank-
ing machine-gun fire, he went out alone with an
automatic rifle, to a position 250 yards in advance
of our lines, and, although subjected to intense fire
from three directions, operated his gun and so neu-
tralized the enemy fire while his battalion reformed.
He was killed on this mission, undertaken on his
own initiative. Next of kin, Mrs. Oliva Johnson,
mother, Clearbrook, Minn.
JOHNSON, OSCAR E. . Private (First Class)
Deceased. Company C, 325th Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin,
France, October 14-15, 1918. In utter disregard for
his own safety. Private Johnson repeatedly carried
messages through heavy fire until he received
wounds which later caused his death. Next of kin,
John Carlson, uncle, 117 South Main Street,
Jamestown, N. Y.
JOHNSON, OSCAR E. . Private (First Class)
Company B, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14,
1918. Private Johnson volunteered and went to the
rescue of his platoon commander who had been
wounded and was lying in a very dangerous posi-
tion, subjected to heavy machine-gun and shell fire.
He succeeded in carrying the officer to a place of
safety. Home address, Mrs. Anna Johnson, mother,
248 East Avenue, Norwalk, Conn.
JOHNSON, PAUL Private
Company M, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 14,
1918. When the battalion was held up by heavy
machine-gun fire, he volunteered to go forward 250
yards and help in establishing a position to neutral-
ize the enemy fire. Although wounded, he remain-
ed at his post for seven hours, under heavy fire till
the enemy position was taken by assault. Home
address, Mrs. A. J. Johnson, 523 McDonald Street,
Oconto, Wis.
JOHNSON, REGINALD Cook
Company B, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September
29-October 1, 1918. Under heavy shell fire, and
badly wounded, he constantly assisted for three
days in cooking for an entire battalion in the front
line. Home address, Lewis Johnson, friend, 5110
Forty-fifth Street, Tacoma, Wash.
JOHNSON, REUBEN L. . Private (First Class)
Company B, 47th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near the Bois de Brieulles, France,
September 28, 1918. Although he had been pain-
fully wounded in the back by a bursting shell,
Private Johnson continued to perform his duties
as a runner under heavy artillery and machine-gun
fire, thereby enabling his compnay commander to
maintain control of the company. He remained
on duty until late in the night when he was ordered
to the dressing station. Home address, Charles
E. Johnson, father, 219E. Orleans Street, Paxton,
JOHNSON, RICHARD .... Sergeant
Deceased. Company E, 127th Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges,
France, July 29, 1918. Coming unexpectedly upon
a German machine gun, he threw himself upon it
as it started firing, being himself killed, but pre-
venting any casualties among the members of his
own platoon, the enemy gunners being made prison-
ers. Next of kin, Mrs. Sophie Swanson, mother,
1416 Birch Street, Eau Claire, Wis.
JOHNSON, ROYAL C. . . First Lieutenant
313th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in
action at Montfaucon, France, September 26-27,
1918. Lieutenant Johnson constantly exposed
himself to the enemy fire during the action at Mont-
faucon, setting an example to his men by his fear-
lessness. When severely wounded by shell fire, he
assisted two wounded men of his company to the
rear and refused to occupy space in the ambulance
until these men had been provided for. Home ad-
dress, Mrs. Royal C. Johnson, care of Hon. R. C.
Johnson, Washington, D. C.
JOHNSON, SAMUEL M Major
372d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near Bussy Farm, France, September 28, 1918.
He led his battalion with exceptional bravery and
judgment through a heavy enemy barrage in an at-
tack on a strong hostile force on the plateau south
of Bussy Farm, fearlessly exposing himself to point
out enemy machine-gun positions. Having attain-
ed his objective, he held his ground in spite of the
fact that his command had been badly cut up and
participated in the attack on the following day.
In spite of the strong resistance, his battalion cap-
tured a large number of guns, an ammunition dump,
and valuable material. His fearlessness, energy,
and leadership inspired his men to successful attack.
Home address, Mrs. Edna Johnson, wife, Athens,
Ohio.
JOHNSTON, SCOTT M. . Second Lieutenant
Deceased. 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extra-
ordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July
19, 1918. With a small detachment Lieutenant John-
ston charged a machine-gun nest and captured a
German gun which was inflicting severe losses on
the American lines. Although seriously wounded,
he stayed with his men until ordered to a dressing
station by his company commander. Next of kin
Mrs. Jennie J. Johnston, mother, 1457 Capital
Avenue, St. Paul, Minn.
JOHNSON, SILAS Sergeant
Medical Detachment, 56th Infantry. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action in the Puvenelle Sec-
tor, France, November 3, 1918. When the com-
pany to which he was attached withdrew from their
position and the medical personnel was ordered to
find a place of safety, Sergeant Johnson refused to
leave the wounded. He carried a seriously wound-
ed officer one and a half kilometers through a heavy
artillery barrage to the battalion aid station. Home
address, Ole S. Johnson, Morris, 111.
JOHNSON, SWAN E Sergeant
Company B, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, Aug-
ust 9, 1918. His company having been held up by
concentrated machine-gun and artillery fire, Ser-
geant Johnson and another soldier went forward
and made a reconnaissance, locating a way forward
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which was protected from direct fire. Although he
was badly wounded, Sergeant Johnson returned
and led his company along this route, thereby ea
abling the entire battalion to advance. Home ad-
dress, Mrs. Katherine E. Johnson, mother, 7309
Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, 111.
JOHNSON, WILBUR Private
Battery C, 119th Field Artillery. For extra-
ordinary heroism in action near Les Pres Farm,
France, August 9, 1918. When an enemy shell
burst at the rear of the gun pit, wounding him and
all the members of the gun crew except the chief
of the section, Private Johnson concealed the fact
that he had received two severe wounds in the back,
after he had assisted in removing his wounded
comrades. He then resumed his duties and con-
tinued serving the piece for about ten minutes un-
til he collapsed. Home address, Mrs. J. E. Johnson,
mother, Trenton, Mich.
JOHNSON, WILLIAM T Sergeant
C9mpany A, 318th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Bois de Fay, France, October
5, 1918. While leading a patrol, Sergeant Johnson
encountered terrific machine-gun fire, which forced
him to order his patrol to cover. He then advanced
alone, working his way to the nest which he destroy-
ed, and allowed for the continuance of patrol. Lat-
er the same day, he braved the perils of an extreme-
ly heavy barrage to bring to safety a wounded com-
rade who was lying 300 yards in advance of the
lines. Home address, Mollie E. Johnson, mother,
Waverly, Va.
JOHNSTON, FRANK Corporal
Company M, 142d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, Octo-
ber 8, 1918. After his company had been thrown
into confusion by running into its own artillery
barrage, he reorganized a large part of the company
and continued the advance. His command was
again separated by a barrage of enemy artillery fire,
but he continued with that portion of the company
left under his control until he was twice wounded
and carried to the rear. Home address, Mrs. P. M.
Johnston, mother, Denton, Texas.
JOHNSTON, GEORGE W. . Private (First Class)
Company A, 149th Machine Gun Battalion. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France,
July 29 to August 1, 1918. When all the other run-
ners were either wounded or exhausted, he main-
tained liaison by constantly carrying messages
through zones swept by intense enemy fire. He
often volunteered to assist stretcher bearers in re-
moving wounded from the battle-field. Home ad-
dress, David Johnston, father, 2967 North Fifteenth
Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
JOHNSTON, HAMILTON. . Second Lieutenant
38th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in
action near Launoy, France, July 15, 1918. Lieut-
enant Johnson, with two soldiers, attacked a patrol
of seven Germans who had captured four American
soldiers, killed one of the Germans, and captured
the others. Home address, Harold E. Johnston,
uncle, 546 Third Avenue, North Troy, N. Y.
JOHNSTON, HUGH Sergeant
Company D, 325th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October
11, 1918. Voluntarily leaving shelter Sergeant
Johnston crawled out into the open under heavy
enemy fire to the aid of a wounded soldier. While
administering first aid to the latter he was himself
wounded, but he nevertheless attempted to carry
his comrade to safety, and in so doing he received
a second wound. Home address, James S. John-
ston, brother, Forest City, Pa.
JOHNSTON, JOSEPH H. . First Lieutenant
Deceas^-i 322d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action at Beulay, France, October 15,
1918. Lieutenant Johnst9n led a daylight patrol
behind the German front line for the purpose of se-
curing information as to the reported retreat of the
enemy. Discovering an enemy machine gun, he led
his men in an attempt to capture it, but when they
were about twenty-five yards away, the gun opened
fire and this officer was mortally wounded. Upon