become casualties, Lieutenant Kelly took command
and, while able to retire to a stronger position, yet
Lieutenant Kelly ordered an advance against
greatly superior numbers, breaking the enemy's at-
tack and taking many prisoners. Home address,
Francis J. Kelly, father, 138 Dean Street, Brook-
lyn, N. Y.

KELLY, JOHN Private

Company A, 341st Machine-Gun Battalion. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de Barri-
court, France, November 2, 1918. With his ma-
chine-gun section, Private Kelly was sent to an ad-
vanced position, where they were subjected to fire
from numerous enemy snipers and machine-gun
positions, and were also mistaken for the enemy by
our own infantry. After the section lieutenant wa
wounded he directed the sergeant to signal their
identity to the infantry, and, overhearing the order,
Private Kelly rose on the edge of the shell hole to
send the message, but was met by bursts of auto-
matic rifle fire. In order to save his comrades from
the danger of this fire, he ran down the hill to our
own lines, convinced the infantry of the identity of
the troops ahead, and then returned to his section.
Home address, Mrs. Fannie Kelly, mother, Burc-
hard, Neb.

KELLY, LAWRENCE J Private

Company F, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France,
September 12, 1918. Accompanying two other sol-
diers, Private Kelly rushed forward in advance of
his lines, exposed to heavy machine-gun fire, and
captured two machine-guns and six of the enemy
who were manning the position. Home address,
Mrs. Annie Kelly, Akron, Ohio.

KELLY, LEO P First Lieutenant

9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near Vaux, France, June 6-7, 1918. During a
night attack made by his battalion, Lieutenant
Kelly, the battalion adjutant, voluntarily left his
dugout and went to the front line positions, through
the intense artillery fire. There he successfully
maintained liaison with the advance troops and the
artillery in the rear by means of signals sent from
his exposed position. His absolute disregard for
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the engagement. Home address, Mrs. Thomas
Kelly, mother, Pueblo, Colo.

KELLY, MICHAEL A Major

165th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in
action near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, October
15, 1918. Major Kelly, because of having a very
high fever, was ordered to the rear while conducting
an attack against strong resistance. He refused,
however, to be relieved, remaining in command for
two days, after which time he collapsed, his sickness
which resulted necessitating his remaining in the
hospital for a period of over a month. Gome ad-
dress, Ellinor D. Kelly, 20 Lake Street, West Nut-
ley, N. J.

KELLY, THOMAS P Corporal

Company G, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near St. Hilaire, France, Septem-
ber 22, 1918. Assisted by another soldier. Corporal
Kelly rushed a machine-gun nest which had been
firing on their patrol. They succeeded in killing the
crew. Home address, Mrs. Mary A. Kelly, mother,
154 Grand Street, Waterbury, Conn.

KELSEY, HARRY R. . . First Sergeant

Deceased. Company E, 139th Infantry. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near Charpentry,
France, September 27, 1918. Sergeant Kelsey vol-
unteered to carry an important message from his
company commander to battalion headquarters and,
knowing the extreme importance of the message,
proceeded by the most direct route through the
heavy machine-gun fire and artillery barrage, with
entire disregard for his personal safety. He was
killed while performing this heroic service. Next of
kin, Mrs. Mattie Kelsey, mother, Easton, Kan.

KELTY, ASHER E. . . . First Lieutenant
Deceased. Air Service, 91st Aero Squadron. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Cr6pion,
France, September 26, 1928. In the course of a pho-
tographic mission, Lieutenant Kelty, with his ob-
server, was obliged to penetrate a heavy enemy anti-
aircraft barrage, realizing that obtaining the loca-
tion of the artillery objectives was of the greatest
importance. When a shell struck his machine, his
observer was instantly killed and his machine so
badly wrecked that it plunged to the earth, thereby
causing his death. Next of kin, James B. Kelty,
father, Rice Lake, Wis.

KEMMERER, BURTRUS . . . Corporal
Company H, 139th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Baulny, France, September
26, 1918. Seeing his battalion adjutant lying
several hundred yards in front of our lines, and in
great danger from heavy machine-gun and rifle fire,
Corporal (then private) Kemmerer, with a total dis-
regard for personal danger, went to the assistance of
this officer and succeeded in carrying him to safety.
This gallant soldier was himself wounded while
performing this heroic act. Home address, John
Kemmerer, 410 East Benton Street, Carrelton, Mo.

KEMMO, CHARLES Private

Company E, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18,
1918. He displayed exceptional bravery and utter
disregard of his own life by advancing on a machine-
gun nest of two guns and six men, and by working
his way up to the rear of the guns, put them out of
action in hand-to-hand combat. On July 20, 1918,
he again advanced on a machine-gun which was
doing great damage to the men in his sector by snip-
ing, put the gun out of action, and returned to the
trenches with the gun. Private Kemmo is also
authorized to wear the silver star upon the ribbon of
the Distinguished Service Cross for his second act of
extraordinary heroism on July 20. Home address,
Mrs. Grant Doty, mother, Fairbury, Neb.



KEMPTON, RAYMOND D.



Private



Company C, 114th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 12,
1918. Although severely wounded in the arm, he
refused to go to the rear, and after receiving first aid
treatment rejoined his platoon under heavy shell fire
and continued to fight until incapacitated by a sec-
ond severe wound. Home address, Herbert Kemp-
ton, father, 188 James Street, Hackensack, N. J.

KENASTON, HAROLD . . First Lieutenant
356th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near Pouilly, France, November 4-10, 1918.
On November 4 Lieutenant Kenaston was severely
gassed during a heavy shelling, but remained on
duty. On November 5, still suffering from the ef-
fects of the gas, he volunteered and went to a near-
by town to assist in the work of supplying reserve
rations for the command, working continuously for
two days and two nights under terrific fire. During
the night of November 10-11 he guided an element
to the pontoon crossing the Meuse, and, while re-
turning, he was rendered unconscious by a shell ex-
plosion. Gaining consciousness, he voluntarily
started on a search for a part of his command, which
had been lost in the dense fog. Home address, Doris
C. Kenaston, wife, 130 La Fayette Avenue, Pas-
saic, N. J.

KENDALL, HERBERT B Private

Company H, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France,
September 12, 1918. While under heavy fire, he cut
through the opening through the enemy's wire en-
tanglements and then crawled through the opening
he had made, leading a small detail against an en-
emy machine-gun, which he flanked and put out of
action. With two companions, he destroyed a sec-
ond emplacement and, while advancing upon a
third, was severely wounded by shell fire. Home
address, Mrs. Alice Kendall, mother, Wolfeboro,
N. H.

KENNEDY, GEORGE M Private

6th Engineer Train. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Malancourt, France, October 2, 1918,
about 2 :30 a.m. He was on guard in a corral when a
shell landed, wounding some of the men and killing
several animals. He immediately wakened the oc-
cupants of the camp and returned to his post, find-
ing that another shell had struck, wounding several
more men and killing more horses. He went to a
wagon where a sick soldier lay helpless and succeed-
ed in carrying him aid and leading a badly wounded
soldier away from the spot. While thus engaged a
third shell struck, woupding one man and violently
throwing all three men to the ground. Private Ken-
nedy arose and carried the helpless soldier to a safe
dugout, where he was given first aid. He then re-
turned to the corral to assist other wounded. Home
address, Mrs. Mary Kennedy, 399 West Tompkins
Street, Galesburg, 111.

KENNEDY, GRANT Corporal

Company G, Fourth Infantry. For extraordin-
ary heroism in action near Cunel, France, October
13, 1918. When his platoon commander was
wounded, he reorganized the platoon, while under
severe fire, placing his men so as best to repel the
enemy's counterattack. He inspired his men
by his own personal bravery. Wounded and sent
to a hospital, he returned to the front line after
a week's treatment, being severely wounded while
leading his men in an attack. Home address, Jep
Kennedy, father, Imboden, Virginia.

KENNEDY, HARRY Private

Company C, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19,
1918. Armed with only his rifle and bayonet, Pri-
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killing the entire crew. He then turned his cap-
tured gun on the enemy, causing the retreat of an
entire platoon. Home address, Mrs. Anna Ken-
nedy, mother, R. F. D. 4, Fairmont, 111.

KENNEDY, JOHN J Captain

110th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in
action near Courmont, France, July 29, 1918.
Learning that two of his men were lying wounded in
an exposed position in front of our lines, he went
forward alone, facing heavy fire, to their rescue.
After carrying one of the wounded men back to our
lines, he was confronted by a German upon his re-
turn. Picking up a rifle of the wounded man he had
come to rescue, he shot the German, and then com-
pleted his mission of rescue. Home address, Mich-
ael J. Kennedy, father, Scottdale, Pa.

KENNEDY, RAY R Private

Company C, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Ribeauville, France, October
18-19, 1918. On the night of October 18-19, when
all . communication had been temporarily lost with
the unit on the left of his regiment, Private Ken-
nedy volunteered to attempt the establishment of
liaison, fully aware of the danger necessarily in-
curred. While attempting to cross a heavily shelled
area to reach the flank regiment, he received a
wound which resulted in the loss of his leg. Home
address, Pat E. Kennedy, father, DeKalb, 111.

KENNER, ALBERT W Major

26th Infantry. Learning that his regimental com-
mander had been mortally wounded near Soissons,
France, July 22, 1918, he voluntarily went through
machine-gun fire beyond the front lines in the hope
of helping him. Finding his colonel dead, he recov-
ered the body, in spite of the danger to which such
action subjected him. Home address, H. W. Ken-
ner, father, 1711 Seventeenth Street, Washington,
D. C.

KENNEY, GEORGE C. . . First Lieutenant
Pilot, Air Service, 91st Aero Squadron. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near Jametz, France,
October 9, 1918. This officer gave proof of his brav-
ery and devotion to duty when he was attacked by a
superior number of aircraft. He accepted combat,
destroyed one plane and drove the others off. Not-
withstanding that the enemy returned and attacked
again in strong numbers, he continued his mission
and enabled his observer to secure information of
great military value. Home address, L. Gordon
Glazier, 4 Egremont Road, Boston, Mass.

KENNY, FRANK H., Jr. . Private (First Class)
Company H, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September
29, 1918. When his commanding officer fell wound-
ed, Private Kenny made his way through intense
machine-gun fire to his first sergeant and notified
him that he should assume command of the com-
pany. He then continued with the company until
the advance was checked and the first sergeant
severely wounded, when he made his way in search
of the next in command. Failing to find him, he
organized a squad of slightly wounded men, and
with an automatic rifle and ammunition, which he
salvaged, mopped up a section of the enemy trench,
and then rejoined his company in its continued ad-
vance. Home address, Frank H. Kenny, father,
Gaylor Street, Tuckahoe, N. Y.

KENNY, THOMAS Sergeant

Company H, 195th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near St Souplet, France, October
17, 1918. While patrolling alone in advance of the
line, Sergeant Kenny discovered a German officer
directing a detachment in establishing machine-
gun posts. He immediately opened fire, killing one
and forcing the others to surrender. Later, rein-



forced by the remainder of his squad, Sergeant
Kenny captured 34 of the enemy, including seven
officers. Home address, Mrs. Nellie Kenny, wife,
1808 Third Avenue, New York City.

KENOYER, JOHN Private

Company E, 137th Infantry. Having previously
made several trips to the rear with wounded com-
rades under heavy shell fire, Private Kenoyer, with
another litter-bearer, after making three attempts,
succeeded in reaching their battalion commander,
who lay wounded under heavy machine-gun fire,
and carried him back to safety. Home address,
C. V. Kenoyer, father, 648 East F Street, Hutchin-
son, Kan.

KENYON, THEODORE S. . . . Captain
306th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion in the Forest of Argonne, France, September
27, 1918. Captain Kenyon displayed exception-
al qualities of leadership and gallantry in action
while leading his company against a counterattack
of the enemy in superior numbers. Later, although
three times wounded, he remained with his com-
mand. Home address, William H. Kenyon, 321
West Thirty-second Street, New York City.

KEPNER, WILLIAM E Captain

4th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near Cunel, France, October 5-6, 1918. While
in command of a battalion. Captain Kepner person-
ally led one company of his command in an attack
on a woods occupied by a company of German ma-
chine-gunners. He was the first man to enter the
woods and later when part of the attacking company
was held up by flanking machine-gun fire, he, with a
patrol of three men, encircled this machine-gun and
after a hard hand-to-hand fight, put the gun out of
action. Home address, Mrs. Harvey Kepner, mo-
ther, Kokomo, Ind.

KERR, ALWYN A Private

Company F, 114th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Bois de Ormont, France, Oc-
tober 13, 1918. While on guard duty in the front
line Private Kerr saw four of the enemy approach-
ing through the thick fog. Without hesitation, he
gave the alarm and charged them, capturing the en-
tire number, after determined resistance. Home ad-
dress, Mrs. Jennie Kerr, mother, 406^ West Euclid
Avenue, Detroit, Mich.

KERR, MARK E. . . . Private (First Class)
S. S. U. 647. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near Fleville and St. Juvin, France, October
11-13, 1918. After 36 hours of continuous firing
over heavily shelled roads, Private Kerr upon his
own initiative was the first to establish liaison with
an advanced dressing station which had been iso-
lated by the explosion of a tank trap. To do this he
lifted his car across the mine crater with the aid of
some infantrymen, and for eight hours thereafter
drove his ambulance through a heavy bombardment
of high-explosive and gas shells between the mine
crater and the dressing station. During this per-
iod his car was pierced repeatedly by shell fragments
two of his patients receiving additional wounds.
Two days later when the infantry had made a fur-
ther advance his car was again the first to establish
liaison with an advanced dressing station on the
outskirts of St. Juvin. Home address, Miss Esther
Kerr, sister, South Dodge, Dorchester, Dorset,
England.

KERR, ROLAND Corpora

Company M, lllth Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Fismette, France, August 11,
1918. He volunteered to carry a severely wounded
soldier to a dressing station across a bridge subjected
to intense enemy fire. With three other soldiers, he
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One stretcher bearer was killed and another wound-
ed, but Corporal Kerr continued with the wounded
goldier and after reaching the dressing station re-
turned and rescued the stretcher bearer, wounded
on the bridge. Home address, Mrs. Roland Kerr,
4027 Wyalusing Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa.

KERWIN, JOSEPH N. . Sergeant (First Class)
Company F, 316th Engineers. For extraordinary
heroism in action at Audenarde, Belgium, Novem-
ber 1, 1918. Sergeant Kerwin volunteered to ac-
company an officer and three other soldiers on a
reconnaissance patrol of the city of Audenarde.
Entering under heavy shell fire, the party recon-
noitered the city for seven hours, while it was still
being patrolled by the enemy, and advanced two
kilometers in front of our own outposts and beyond
those of the enemy. Home address, Martin P.
Foody, Safford, Aria.

KESSLER, EDWARD M Corporal

Deceased. Company F, 353d Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Flirey,
France, September 12th, 1918. When his platoon
was held up by heavy machine-gun fire in front of
the Bois de Mort Mare, Corporal Kessler advanced
with his squad and succeeded in putting the ma-
chine guns out of action without losing a man.
Farther on in the woods, two more machine guns
were encountered, firing from a dugout. This sol-
dier went out alone and silenced the guns with hand
grenades, thereby facilitating the advance of the
entire company. Next of kin, Rev. C. M. Kessler,
father, Cheney, Kans.

KESSLER, HENRY Private

Company C, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Ville Savoye, France, Aug-
ust 23, 1918. Private Kessler was the first to re-
spond to a call for volunteers to rescue a wounded
soldier who had fallen, severely wounded, while on a
patrol. Crawling forward through intense machine-
gun and artillery fire, he assisted in the rescue, be-
ing severely wounded while engaged in the under-
taking. Home address, Mrs. H. P. Kessler, mother,
1125 Halsey Street, New York City.

KETCHEM, HAROLD Private

Machine Gun Company, 117th Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt,
France, September 29, 1918. Private Ketchem, a
runner, carried many messages under heavy fire.
At one time when his platoon was held up by ma-
chine-gun lire he, with another soldier, refused to
take cover, but delivered effective rifle fire until the
machine gun was silenced, thereby enabling his pla-
toon to continue its advance. Home address, Mrs.
John R. Ketchem, mother, Elnora, Ind.

KIAH, MARTIN J Corporal

Deceased. Company C, 1st Engineers. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons,
France, July 20, 1918. When volunteers were called
for by his company commander, Corporal Kiah vol-
unteered and rescued wounded comrades from a bar-
rage. Although wounded in the performance of
these heroic deeds, he continued until killed by shell
fire. Next of kin, Mrs. Dell Greely, sister, 1300
Grant Street, Bay City, Mich.

KIDD, CHARLES M Corporal

Company E, 316th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Verdun, France, November
10, 1918. While his company was being held up by
machine-gun fire, Corporal Kidd led his squad, in
spite of a severe leg wound, against the machine-
gun, killing the gunner, and clearing the way for
the advance of his company. Home address, Re-
becca Kidd, mother, New Freedom, Pa.



KIDD, CLIFFORD C. . Private (First Class)
Machine Gun Company, 354th Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Remonville,
France, November 1, 1918. Private Kidd displayed
exceptional bravery in carrying his machine gun
through heavy fire ahead of the infantry front line
to a point only thirty yards from six enemy ma-
chine guns which defended a hill. Despite the in-
tense grenade and machine-gun fire which was di-
rected at him, he maintained such effective fire that
the hostile guns were put out of action and the in-
fantry advance thereupon resumed. Home ad-
dress, Mrs. Mabel Kidd, wife, 921 East Cedar
Avenue, Denver, Colo.

KIDDER, HUGH P. . . Second Lieutenant
Deceased. 78th Company, 6th Regiment, U. S.
M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near
Blanc Mont, France, October 2-3, 1918. On the
morning of October 2 he led a small patrol into
enemy trenches and captured two strong machine-
gun positions which were menacing his company.
On October 3 he, with his platoon, attacked and
captured four machine-gun nests, and many pris-
oners, after which he went to the aid of two of his
wounded men. While attempting to better his
position in the face of heavy machine-gun and ar-
tillery fire he was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. Kate
Kidder, mother, Waukon, Iowa.

KIELPINSKI, VINCENT P. ... Sergeant
Company K, 127th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 31,
1918. When his company had become disorganized
and his company commander gassed, Sergeant
Kielpinski carried orders under intense fire and
assisted in reorganizing the company. Though he
was wounded the next day and ordered to the hos-
pital, he returned from the dressing station to his
company and continued in action. Home address,
Leon Kielpinski, father, 78 Burleigh Street, Mil-
waukee, Wis.

KILBOURNE, CHARLES E. . . . Colonel
General Staff, 89th Division. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, Septem-
ber 12, 1918. Colonel Kilbourne as chief of staff
exposed himself to artillery and machine-gun fire
during the advance of his division, exercising cool
judgment and strong determination in reorganizing
the lines and getting troops forward to the objec-
tive. Home address, Mrs. C. E. Kilbourne, wife,
Fort Riley, Kans.

KILBY, ROBERT E. L. . Private (First Class)
Company K, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, Septem-
ber 14, 1918. Private Kilby volunteered to go with
his company commander to reconnoiter a German
trench before a contemplated advance. They en-
countered a German officer with seven men in the
trench. Private Kilby successfully cleaned the
trench and saved his captain's life by his coolness
and exceptional courage. Home address, Elijah
Kilby, father, Grayson, N. C.

KILCHER, ELMER J. . Private (First Class)
Company D, 130th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action at Eronesen-Woerve, France,
November 10, 1918. Private Kilcher voluntarily
returned through the enemy's barrage after a raid
to rescue another soldier who had been wounded
and was himself wounded as a result of his self-
sacrificing effort. Home address, William Kilcher,
father, Moingona, Iowa.

KILFOYLE, FRANK J Sergeant

Company M, 139th Infantry. Under heavy ma-
chine-gun and artillery fire, Sergeant Kilfoyle led
an automatic rifle squad into Varennes and captur-
ed an enemy machine-gun nest, which had been in-



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flicting heavy casualties on our forces, killing or
wounding all the members of the crew, including a
German major. Two days later he again displayed
skillful leadership in organizing his platoon against
an enemy counterattack, which was successfully
repulsed. Home address, Mrs. Mary B. Kilfoyle,
mother, 1015 Henry Street, St. Joseph, Mo.

KILMER, EVERETT A Private

Company M, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Charpentry, France, Octo-
ber 3, 1918. He voluntarily accompanied three
other soldiers and went forward under heavy enemy
fire and rescued a wounded comrade who had fallen
in advance of our lines. Home address, John Kil-
mer, father, 619 Outright Street, Chillicothe, 111.

KILPATRICK, LLOYD . Private (First Class)
Company C, 21st Machine Gun Battalion. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Vi6ville en
Haye, France, November 1, 1918. Private Kil-
patrick acted as a runner during offensive operations
and under severest barrages and carried important
messages to and from the front lines. Home ad-
dress, Clarence Kilpatrick, brother, Freemansburg,
Pa.

KILROY, JOSEPH F. . . . First Sergeant
Company K, 315th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Verdun, France, November
4, 1918. Sergeant Kilroy led a patrol of five men to
flank a machine-gun nest, but heavy machine-gun
fire caused the loss of the other members of the pa-
trol. He picked up the automatic rifle of a fallen
comrade, and by his effective and severe fire ren-
dered valuable aid in breaking up a local counter-
attack, which was forming. Home address, Fran-