violent machine-gun fire while a counter-attack was
developing.
KAEIS, JACOB Private
Deceased. Company I, 47th Infantry. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action at St. Thibaut,
France, August 10, 1918. Accompanied by another
soldier, Private Kaeis penetrated the enemy's lines,
and patroled a sector from the north bank of the
River Vesle to the town of Bazoche. These two men
entered an enemy dugout and killed two Germans,
at the same time locating a machine-gun emplace-
ment. Home address, Henry Gross, friend, 915
Erie Avenue, Sheboygan, Wis.
KAHLE, CLARENCE C. . . First Lieutenant
Deceased. Pilot, 99th Aero Squadron, Air Service.
For extraordinary heroism in action near Lachaussee,
France, September 13, 1918. He, with First Lieut-
enant Raymond C. Hill, observer, was directed to
take photographs of the old Hindenburg line. They
were accompanied by two protecting planes. After
they had taken some photographs the protecting
planes were driven off by hostile aircraft, but he and
his observer continued their mission alone, until in
the vicinity of Lachaussee they were attacked by
an enemy formation of nine planes. Lieutenant
Kahle put up a gallant fight, in which his observer
was shot through the heart and killed. Although
pitted against overwhelming odds, Lieutenant
Kahle, by his pluck, determination, skill, and cour-
age, brought the photographs and the plane back to
his airdrome, the enemy keeping up a constant at-
tack upon him back to our lines, riddling the plane
with machine-gun bullets. Lieutenant Kahle was
killed in action, October, 2, 1918. Home address,
Mrs. F. L. Kahle, mother, 5513 Margaretta Street,
Pittsburgh, Pa.
KAIN, RANGY R Sergeant
Company C, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action in the woods north of Cierges,
France, August 1, 1918. In an attack on the woods
occupied by the enemy north of Cierges to clear out
machine guns and snipers, he was in charge of a
platoon. Seeing two machine-gun nests and no
officer being present to take command, he directed
his platoon in such a manner as to silence the ma-
chine-guns, killing four of the enemy. He also
silenced another machine-gun located in a tree, and
personally brought down the operator. Home ad-
dress, Mrs. Alice Ferguson, 2013 Luella Street,
Kalamazoo, Mich.
KAMINSKI, MIKE . . Private (First Class)
Company I, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Romagne, France, October
11, 1918. Private Kaminski displayed exceptional
courage in repeatedly crossing an area swept by ma-
chine-gun and shell fire to carry messages to bat-
talion headquarters, after seeing many other sol-
diers killed or wounded in attempting the same mis-
sion. On one occasion he stopped in full view of the
enemy to take a message from another runner, who
had been wounded. Home address, Mrs. Clara
Kaminski, mother, 292 Wesson Avenue, Detroit,
Mich.
KANALEY, JOSEPH Private
Company D, lllth Machine Gun Battalion.
For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun,
France, October 11, 1918. Private Kanaley ran
along a road that was being heavily shelled and ee-
cured a litter, returning with it over the same
route, and assisted in carrying a wounded soldier to
a first-aid station. Home address, Jeremiah T.
Kanaley, father, 15 Summer Street, Orange, N. J.
KANE, ALVA Private
Medical Detachment, Prisoner of War Enclosure,
Richilieu. For extraordinary heroism in action
near Bantheville Woods, France, October 25-27,
1918. After two medical officers, attached to the
battalion with which he was serving, had been
gassed and evacuated he took over and operated
the first-aid station, remaining heroically at his
post, though subjected to heavy shell fire. He re-
mained continuously on duty until blinded by
mustard gas. Home address, Bud Cave, friend,
General Delivery, Stilwell, Kans.
KANE, CHARLES J Private
Deceased. Company I, 23d Infantry. Attempt-
ing to bring his captain, who was lying wounded
and exposed to fire, to shelter, near Vaux, France,
July 1, 1918, he was himself killed, thereby sacri-
ficing his life in an effort to rescue his commanding
officer. Next of kin, Sister Superior, guardian,
House of Providence, Syracuse, N. Y.
KANE, MATTHEW JOSEPH . . . Private
Company A, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Landres-et-Saint Georges,
France, October 15, 1918. Private Kane volun-
teered several times to act as liaison agent, after
every runner had been either killed or wounded.
He was untiring in his efforts to maintain communi-
cation under heavy enemy artillery and machine-
gun fire. Home address, New York City.
KANE, TONY W Sergeant
Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Beaumont,
France, November 10, 1918. He reconnoitered the
position fo enemy machine-guns which were holding
up the advance of his company across the Meuse.
After he had located them he alone silenced the fire
of two guns, thus making possible the continuance
of his company's advance. Sergeant Kane is also
awarded an oak-leaf cluster, to be worn with the
distinguished-service cross, for the following act of
extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de
Belleau, France, June 11, 1918: Displaying notable
bravery, he single handed charged and captured an
enemy machine gun, killing its crew. Home ad-
dress, Mrs. Mary Kane, mother, 1056 Milwaukee
Avenue, Chicago, 111.
KANOPSKY, FRANK Private
Company E, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Roncheres, France, July 28,
1918. While acting as runner, Private Kanopsky
was severely burned with mustard gas and wounded
by shrapnel. He refused to be evacuated and con-
ti nued to perform his duties under intense machine-
gun fire. Home address, Mrs. Cariki Poar, sister,
Russelton, Pa.
KANTZ, CLARENCE E Sergeant
Deceased. Company K, 311th Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Grand-Pre,
France, October 26, 1918. During an enemy coun-
terattack, Sergeant Kantz by his foresight saved the
company on the right of his platoon by reinforcing
that company's flank. This action stopped the ad-
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vance of several machine gunners who were ad-
vancing through pur lines at that point, but cost
Sergeant Kantz his life. Next of kin, Mrs. Minnie
Kanti, mother, 420 South Second Street, Camden,
N. J.
KARCH, EMANUEL Private
Company B, 16th Infantry. Displaying excep-
tional initiative and bravery throughout the opera-
tions south of Soissons, France, July 18 to 22, 1918,
he, with extraordinary heroism, on July 21, 1918,
with two companions, captured two machine-guns
that were causing heavy losses to his company.
Home address, Mrs. Frank Karch, mother, Mile*
City, Mont.
KARELIS, KIMON . . Private (First Class)
Company C, 15th Machine Gun Battalion. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Vieville-en-
Haye, France, September 12-13, 1918. After he was
severely wounded and his squad leader killed, Pri-
vate Karelis took charge of the squad and directed
their fire with such telling effect that three machine-
guns which had caused many casualties in our ranks
were put out of action. In the counterattack which
followed, he personally manned the machine gun
after the other members of the crew had been killed
or wounded, and continued to operate it until
completely exhausted. Home address, Apostolon
Karelis, father, Carapongia, Greece.
KARG, HOWARD N Sergeant
Deceased. 1st Battalion, 309th Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action at St. Juvin,
France, November 5, 1918. Under terrific enemy
bombardment Sergeant Karg carried a soldier, who
was overcome by gaa, for a distance of 50 yards over
a road exposed to the direct fire of enemy machine-
gun snipers and shell fire, to a place of safety. Next
of kin, Mrs. Elizabeth M. Karg, Mount Holly,
KARNES, JAMES ERNEST . . . Sergeant
Company D, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Estrees, France, October 8,
1918. During an advance, Sergeant Karnes's com-
pany was held up by a machine-gun, which was en-
filading the line. Accompanied by another member
of his company, he advanced against this position
and succeeded in reducing the nest by killing three
and capturing seven of the enemy and their guns.
Home address, Mrs. Emily Karnes, mother, 2501
North Broadway Avenue, Knoxville, Tenn.
KARWOSKI, PAUL J Sergeant
Company M, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October
26, 1918. Acting as a scout, Sergeant Karwoski ob-
tained valuable information as to the location of
enemy positions, and single-handed attacked a ma-
chine-gun crew, killing one of the enemy and taking
the remaining two prisoners. Home address, Law-
rence Karwoski, brother, 1437 Clinton Street, Tren-
ton, N. J.
KAUFMAN, ABE Private
Battery F, 7th Field Artillery. He refused to
leave his gun after he had lost a finger during the
enemy counterattack on Cantigny, France, May
28, 1918, but continued to perform his duties until
so severely wounded as to be unable to assist in
serving his piece. Home address, Mrs. Esther
Kaufman, mother, Philadelphia, Pa.
KAULSKY, FRANK Private
Company H, Second Battalion, 5th Regiment,
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action
near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 4, 1918.
Private Kaulsky volunteered to rescue a wounded
comrade from a violent barrage; and, although he
was wounded, he successfully accomplished hia
mission. Home address, Miss Mamie Miller,
cousin, 811 Paca Street, Baltimore, Md.
KAY, IVANS Private
Deceased. Company L, 363d Infantry. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near Waereghem.
Belgium, October 31, 1918. When the progress of
two front-line companies had been held up by in-
tense machine-gun fire and the enemy had begun to
close in on our forces Private Kay, although in an
exposed position, checked the advance of the en-
emy with rifle grenades until he was killed. His
act made possible the renewal of the advance by the
two companies. Next of kin, George W. Kay, fa-
ther, Route 8, Little Falls, Minn.
KAYE, SAMUEL Jr. ... First Lieutenant
Air Service, 94th Aero Squadron. For extraordin-
ary heroism in action over the region of Epinonville,
France, September 29, 1918. While on a mission
Lieutenant Kaye, accompanied by another machine
piloted by Lieutenant Reed M. Chambers, encount-
ered a formation of six enemy machines (Fokker
type) at an altitude of 3,000 feet. Despite numeri-
cal superiority of the enemy Lieutenant Kaye and
Lieutenant Chambers immediately attacked and
succeeded in destroying one and forced the remain-
ing five to retire into their own lines. A bronze oak
leaf, to be worn with the Distinguished Service
Cross, is awarded to Lieutenant Kaye for the follow-
ing act of extraordinary heroism in action over the
region of Montfaucon and Bantheville, France, Oc-
tober 5, 1918: Lieutenant Kaye encountered a form-
ation of seven enemy machines (Fokker type).
Regardless of their numerical superiority, he im-
mediately attacked and by skillful maneuvering
succeeded in separating one enemy plane from its
formation and after a short combat shot it down in
flames. Home address, Samuel Kaye, father, 808
North Tenth Street, Columbus, Miss.
KAYLOR, FRANK E.
Private
Company D, 166th Infantry- For extraordinary
heroism in action northwest of Chateau-Thierry,
France, July 27, 1918. After he and a comrade
located a hostile machine-gun in a clump of trees
500 meters north of a chateau which their platoon
was holding, east of Fere-en-Tardenois, they secur-
ed the permission of their platoon commander to
attempt to force the enemy to abandon this posi-
tion and advanced over open ground and in the
face of fire. With their rifles they drove the enemy
from their gun, killing one and wounding another.
Home address, James R. Kaylor, 636 North De-
troit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio.
KEACHIE, EDWIN S Corporal
Deceased. Battery B, 5th Field Artillery. For
extraordinary heroism in action at Soissons,
France, July 18-24, 1918. Corporal Keachie dis-
played unusual ability and courage by taking the
place of officers who had been wounded and faith-
fully performing their duties while his battery
position was under severe flanking fire. He contin-
ually exposed himself to violent bombardment un-
til killed. Next of kin, Mrs. L. S. Keachie, 7142
Parnell Avenue, Chicago, 111.
KEADOK, JOSEPH . . Private (First Class)
Company A, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Grand Ballois Farm, France,
July 15, 1918. After being badly gassed Private
Keadok continued with his duties as runner, exposed
to the extreme shelling of high explosive and gas
bombs. Home address, William Keadok, brother,
508 Center Street, Beaver Dam, Wis.
KEAN, ROBERT WINTHROP . First Lieutenant
15th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Vierzy, France, July 18-19, 1918.
He accompanied two successive waves of infantry
in the attack on Vierzy and Villemontoire, July 18,
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exposed himself with almost reckless disregard of
the enemy's heavy shell and machine-gun fire,
secured valuable information for the artillery as to
the location of our own and the enemy's lines, and
personally took command of an isolated 9th In-
fantry machine-gun detachment that had lost its
officers by heavy fire. Lieutenant Kean on July
18 and 19 actually accompanied three successive
waves of the 23d Infantry, the 9th Infantry, and
an attack by French infantry without rest. Hia
endurance and courage were exceptional and most
inspiring upon this occasion, and upon all other
occasions of attack by the 2d Division. Home ad-
dress, Hamilton Fish Kean, father, 5 Nassau Street,
New York City.
KEANE, CHRISTOPHER W. . . Sergeant
Medical Department, 131st Infantry. For extra-
ordinary heroism in action at Hamel, Belgium, July
4, 1918. Throughout the engagement he displayed
great gallantry and devotion to duty by treating
the wounded in an area swept by machine-gun and
artillery fire. When two stretcher bearers who were
working with him were killed he impressed German
prisoners into the service of carrying wounded to
the aid station. Home address, Mrs. Anna Keane,
mother, 4712 Monroe Street, Chicago, 111.
KEARNEY, JOHN J Private
Company B, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action at Marcheville, France, Septem-
ber 26, 1918. When liaison with the front line com-
panies had been completely broken and several run-
ners had failed to reach them, Private Kearney suc-
cessfully carried a message through an intense ma-
chine-gun and artillery barrage, returning with im-
portant information Home address, Mrs. Marie
Kearney, 41 Riverside Street, Hartford, Conn.
KEARNS, CHARLIE F Private
Company E, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Fey-en-Haye, France,
September 12, 1918. Private Kearns rushed mach-
ine-gun nests that were holding up the advance of
his company, killed the crews with his automatic
rifle, and captured the guns. He continued to
render valiant service throughout the engagement
until he was wounded by a shell fragment. Home
address, Frank Kearns, father, Drumwright, Okla.
KEARNS, THOMAS W. . . First Lieutenant
47th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism near
Sergy, France, July 29-30, 1918. When a counter-
attack was impending, he successively carried 15
wounded men across a shell-swept area, in full view
of the enemy, taking them to a place of safety and
preventing them from being captured by the enemy.
Later he reorganized groups of stragglers and led
them into combat. Home address, W. F. Kearns,
father, 4 Lardmont Street, Dorchester, Mass.
KEATING, WILLIAM J Captain
Deceased. 114th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Mallesville farm, north of
Verdun, France, October 27, 1918. While he was in
command of the machine-gun company of his regi-
ment, and every available gunner had been killed or
wounded, Captain Keating personally manned one
of the guns and kept it in operation until killed.
Next of kin, Raymond M. Keating, brother, 2104
Atlantic Avenue, Baltimore, Md.
KEATON, ANDY Private
Company G, 357th Infantry. For extradorinary
heroism in action near Fey-en-Heye, France, Sep-
heroism in action near Fey-en-Haye, France,
September 9-12, 1918. Becoming separated from
his patrol, Private Keaton with another soldier
attacked an enemy patrol and drove it off though
he number of their opponents was estimated at 50.
During the advance of September 12 north of Fey-
en-Haye, Private Keaton went to the rescue of his
battalion commander and another officer who were
pocketed by the fire of a machine gun. He stalked
the gun position and drove off the gunners. Home
address, Ozark, Ark.
KEE, SING . . Private
Company G, 306th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Mont Notre Dame, west of
Fismes, France, August 14-15, 1918. Although ser-
iously gassed during shelling by high-explosive and
gas shells, he refused to be evacuated and continued,
practically single-handed, by his own initiative, to
operate the regimental message center relay station
at Mont Notre Dame. Throughout this critical
period he showed extraordinary heroism, high cour-
age, and persistent devotion to duty, and totally
disregarded all personal danger. By his determina-
tion he materially aided his regimental commander
in communicating with the front line. Home ad-
dress, Chung Kee, father, 602 North Fourth Street,
San Jose, Calif.
KEENAN, JOHN J Corporal
Company D, 55th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Jaulny, France, November 8,
1918. With a detail of seven men, Corporal Keenan
volunteered and went through severe artillery and
machine-gun fire to bring in a platoon which had
been cut off for five hours in front of a strongly forti-
fied enemy position. Repeated efforts to reach the
platoon during the day had failed, but Corporal
Keenan and his party brought in the entire platoon,
including several wounded men, among them the
platoon commander. Home address, Elizabeth
Keenan, mother, 6342 South Seely Avenue, Chi-
cago, 111.
KEENAN, JOSEPH A Corporal
Company L, 315th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Nantillois, France, Septem-
ber 29, 1918. When his platoon had been orfered to
cover because of annihilating machine-gun and artil-
lery fire, Corporal Keenan accompanied another sol-
dier to the rescue of a comrade who was lying 300
yards distant. The journey was made through'heavy
and continuous fire, but Corporal Keenan, with his
fellow soldier, succeeded in bringing their wounded
comrade to safety. Home address, Mrs. Mary A.
Keenan, mother, 2955 Aramingo Street, Philadel-
phia, Pa.
KEENAN, WILLIS H.
First Lieutenant
Medical Corps, 369th Infantry. For extraordin-
ary heroism in action in the Champagne sector,
France, September 26-October 1, 1918. Although
suffering from illness, this officer remained on duty
day and night throughout the engagement. When
his battalion was in reserve, he voluntarily went
forward to the assaulting battalions whose surgeons
had been evacuated. In the attack on Se'chault he
exposed himself continuously to intense artillery
and machine-gun fire while rendering first aid.
Home address, Mrs. Mary B. Keenan, wife, 128
North Sixth Street, Coshocton, Ohio.
KEEPER, EASTER E Private
Company L, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Bois de Harville, November
10, 1918. Volunteering for the service, he went out
in advance of our lines, under heavy machine-gun
fire, to cut lanes through wide belts of barbed wire.
Despite the enemy fire, to which he was constantly
exposed, he accomplished his mission, enabling the
attacking waves to resume the advance. Home ad-
dress, Mrs. Peddiecord Keeper, wife, East Liver-
pool. Ohio.
KEISER, HARRY M. . . First Lieutenant
Deceased. Company H, 125th Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges,
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northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France. In the
action to force the passage of the Ourcq River and
capture the heights beyond, he distinguished him-
self by his conduct and personal example to his men.
Under artillery fire and heavy machine-gun fire he
continued to direct his platoon, even though severe-
ly wounded, in an effective manner against the en-
emy, until he was killed by machine-gun fire. Next
of kin, Mrs. Florence Reiser, mother, 242 West
Seventy-third Street, Chicago, 111.
KELLER, ROY L Sergeant
Company B, 354th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Remonville, France, Novem-
ber 1, 1918. When his combat group was heavily
fired upon, while crossing open exposed ground, by
two machine-guns, Sergeant Keller charged the posi-
tion from the flank, personally killing one gunner
and making the capture of the other members of the
crews possible. His action made possible the ad-
vance of his company. Home address, William A.
Keller, R. F. D. 3, Lewiston, Mo.
KELLER, THEODORE .... Sergeant
Company M, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near Barricourt,
France, November 1-2, 1918, Working through
three desperate counterattacks of the enemy, Ser-
geant Keller established liaison with the adjacent
division, maintaining contact with his flanks at all
times, despite the hazards under which he worked.
Home address, Mrs. Thelka Keller, 123 East Sixth
Street, Lexington, Ky.
KELLEY, AUSTIN J Corporal
Company L, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Vaux, France, July 20, 1918.
Corporal Kelley and Privates Harold S. Rounds and
John J. Grady penetrated the enemy's lines in the
face of machine-gun fire, captured a machine-gun
and its crew, and returned with valuable informa-
tion concerning the enemy's positions. Home ad-
dress, Mrs. Catherine Kelley, mother, 11 Vernon
Street, Maiden, Mass.
KELLEY, HENRY G Private
Company G, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem-
ber 20, 1918. Voluntarily advancing alone against
a machine-gun nest, which was causing heavy cas-
ualties in his platoon, Private Kelley bombed the
enemy position, killing five of the crew and captur-
ing the remaining three. Home address, U. E.
Kelley, grandfather, Andrews, N. C.
KELLEY, ORLEN O Sergeant
Company I, 356th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Pouilly, France, November
7-8, and November 11, 1918. Accompanying a pat-
rol into the village of Pouilly to determine the
strength of the enemy, Sergeant Kelley crossed the
Meuse by means of a destroyed bridge, which, to-
gether with all approaches thereto, was subjected to
an intense harassing fire of one-pounders, machine-
guns and snipers. On November 11, Sergeant Kel-
ley continued a gallant fight against an enemy ma-
chine-gun nest, after his company commander had
been evacuated because of wounds. Home address,
Henry Kelley, father, Maryville, Mo.
KELLOGG, GORDON V Corporal
Headquarters Battery A, 122d Field Artillery.
For extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois
de Bantheville, France, October 30, 1918. Having
been sent on a reconnaissance, Corporal Kel-
logg reached the enemy lines and returned with in-
formation of great value. Home address, Lyman L.
Kellogg, father, 6916 Dorchester Avenue, Chicago,
KELLY, AUGUSTINE C Corporal
Battery B, 122d Field Artillery. For extraordin-
ary heroism in action near Bantheville, France, Oc-
tober 29, 1918. C9rporal Kelly voluntarily pro-
ceeded to a point within 150 meters of the enemy,
where he remained for more than an hour, securing
valuable information regarding the enemy's posi-
tion and activity. During all this time he was sub-
jected to severe shell, machine-gun and snipers' fire,
being wounded by a shell while returning to our
lines. Home address, Mrs. Albert F. Church, mo-
ther, Laurel, Miss.
KELLY, FRANCIS A Chaplain
104th Machine-Gun Battalion. For repeated acts
of extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy,
France, September 26-30, 1918, and east of the Le-
Selle River, France, October 13-20, 1918. During
the operations of his regiment against the Hinden-
burg line and later east of the LeSelle River, Chap-
lain Kelly was constantly at the front, caring for the
wounded and supervising the burial of the dead,
often under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. His
fearless conduct afforded an inspiring example to
the combat troops. Home address, John F. Kelly,
father, Cohoes, N. Y.
KELLY, FRANCIS J. . . First Lieutenant
5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October
4, 1918. After all other officers of his company had