the beginning of the advance, and the platoon was
becominc demoralized under intense machine gun
and artillery fire. Sergeant McDonald assumed com-
mand, steadied his men, and led them in a success-
ful attack in a further advance of 150 yards, gaining
an important objective and strengthening the de-
fense of the captured position of Hill 212. Home ad-
dress, Mrs. Mary McDonald, mother, 559 Sheridan
Place, Saginaw, Mich.
MC DONALD, J. B. . . Brigadier General
181st Infantry Brigade. For repeated acts of ex-
traordinary herosim in action near Epinonville,
France, September 26-30, 1918. General McDonald
was almost continuously present with the leading
elements of his brigade, inspiring his troops by his
personal bravery and energy under fire. Near Epin-
onville, when his command was about to make an
attack, and was under heavy artillery fire, this
officer, by his disregard for personal safety, steadied
his men and stimulated them to successful assault
on the ridge forming part of the German main line
of resista ce. Two days later, with one flank ex-
posed by the withdrawal of the unit on the right, he
led his brigade in the attack on and capture of Ges-
nes. Home address, Mrs. Katherine Me Donald,
Cecil Hotel, San Francisco, Calif.
MC DONALD, ROBERT . Private (First Class)
Company M, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, Octo-
ber 9-10, 1918. He showed exceptional bravery and
courage by going forward alone on many occasions
to gain information of the enemy. He remained on
duty with his company after being wounded until
ordered to the rear for treatment. Home address,
John Washburn, uncle, Regal, N. C.
MC DONALD. ROBERT M. . . . Sergeant
Company I, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Brancourt, France, October
8, 1918. On the morning of October 8, near the
village of Brancourt, France, he alone charged an
enemy machine-gun nest that was causing many
casualties in his platoon and temporarilyholding up
the advance. He killed the gunner and leader, put
the gun out of action, and thus enabled his platoon
to advance. Home address, Angus G. McDonald,
father, Cheraw, S. C.
MC DONOUGH, JOHN F.
Corporal
Deceased. Company B, 4th Infantry. For extra-
ordinary heroism in action near Nantillois, France,
September 30, 1918. Upon being wounded tn the
arm, going through a heavy artillery barrage. Cor-
poral McDonough refused to go to the rear for first
aid, but dressed his wound himself, remaining in
command of his platoon section until he was killed
by shell fire. Next of kin, Mrs. Bridget McDon-
ough, wife, 5 Mount Vermont Street, South
Boston, Mass.
MC DOUGALL, HARRY O. . First Lieutenant
Pilot, Air Service. 96th Aero Squadron. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near Dun-sur-Meuse,
France, October 23, 1918. Lieutenant McDougall,
with Second Lieutenant Elmer McKay, observer,
while on a bombing mission, displayed exceptional
courage by leaving a comparatively secure position
in the center of the formation during a combat with
five enemy planes and going to the protection of two
other officers whose planes had been disabled and
forced out of the formation. Lieutenant McDougall
skillfully maneuvered his machine so as to enable
Lieutenant McKay to shoot down one of the adver-
saries and fight off the others. Home address, D. C.
McDougall, father, 132 South Hayes Street, Poca-
tello, Idaho.
MC DOWELL, E. E. . . Second Lieutenant
305th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near Amblimont, France, November 8, 1918.
Lieutenant McDowell displayed unusual courage
and determination in making a patrol under partic-
ularly hazardous circumstances, accompanied by
only one soldier Crossing the River Meuse, the
east bank of which and the ridge east of it were
known to be strongly held by the enemy, they pro-
ceeded through numerous machine-gun nests over
the ridge, penetrating three kilometers into the hos-
tile position and returning with important informa-
tion concerning the enemy occupation. Home ad-
dress, Mrs. Lillian M. McDowell, mother, 132 V*
Oxford Street, Cambridge, Mass.
MC DOWELL, EDGAR O Private
Company F, 118th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Montbrehain, France, Octo-
ber 8, 1918. When the second wave of his company
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was confronted by two enemy machine-gun posts,
which had been passed over by the first wave, Pri-
vate McDowell, from a prone position, sniped at
these posts and then rushed one of them. In so
doing he was wounded in the wrist, but he continued
on and succeeded in killing two Germans and cap-
turing four others. The other post, containing 20 of
the enemy, surrendered shortly afterwards. Home
address, A. H. Miller, friend, Greer, S. C.
MC ELWAIN, HARRY E. . . . Sergeant
Medical Detachment, 7th Infantry. For extra-
ordinary heroism in action near Fossoy, France,
July 15, 1918. During an intense artillery prepara-
tion by the enemy Sergeant McElwain voluntarily
went out about 1,000 yards through this heavy shell
fire to administer first aid to five wounded men.
Home address, Mrs. Edith J. McElwain, Fawn
Grove, York County, Pa.
MC ENTEE, EUGENE .... Private
Headquarters Company, 26th Infantry. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France,
October 2, 1918. In charge of maintaining tele-
phone communication while advancing with a pat-
rol, he showed marked personal bravery and, after
being shot in the ankle, refused to be evacuated and
advanced for 1,300 meters under heavy machine-
gun fire, repairing telephone lines and making it
possible to send valuable information to the rear.
Home address, Mrs. E. M. McEntee, 617 Ganten-
brai Avenue, Portland. Ore.
MC EWEN, GLEN O Sergeant
Machine-Gun Company, 161st Infantry. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near Moulin de
Guenoville, France, September 26, 1918. Sergeant
McEwen, with three other soldiers, advanced nearly
200 yards over an open hillside exposed to machine-
gun fire, and carried two wounded men to the pro-
tection of a nearby trench. Home address, Mrs. O.
McEwen, mother, 4211 West Crown Avenue, Spo-
kane, Wash.
MC FARLAND, GEORGE W. . . Corporal
Company D, 320th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Brieulles, France, September
28, 1918. When the Germans counterattacked with
a superior number in the Bois de Donovan, Corporal
McFarland went from post to post under intense
machine-gun and artillery fire, collecting all avail-
able rifle grenades in the platoon. Although he was
seriously wounded by a machine-gun bullet, he con-
tinued on duty until his platoon was relieved several
hours later. Home address, William McFarland,
father, Latrobe, Derry Township, Pa.
MC FARLING, GEORGE .... Private
Deceased. Company E, 125th Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges,
northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31,
1918. Although he was himself severely wounded,
Private McFarling crawled over to an exposed and
dangerous place to render first aid to a seriously
wounded comrade, and while doing so received a
fatal wound. Next of kin, Mrs. Ada Jane McFar-
ling, mother, 824 Leith Street, Flint, Mich.
MC GAINEY, HUGH P Sergeant
115th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near Verdun, France, October 8-15, 1918. In
the Bois de Consenvoye, east of the Meuse. Sergeant
McGainey, in command of his platoon, led his men,
under heavy machine-gun fire, and captured ap-
proximately 500 prisoners, three fieldpieces, and
many machine-guns. On October 15 he voluntarily
exposed himself to warn his men against gas, and
was wounded by shrapnel. He refused to go to the
hospital until ordered to do so by the medical officer.
Home address, Mrs. Mamie Eberhardt, 606 Nichols
Lane, Govans, Md.
MC GARRY, PATRICK L. . . . Private
Battery B, 109th Field Artillery. For extraordin-
ary heroism in action near Fismes, France, Septem-
ber 5, 1918. Seeing a wounded comrade lying in an
open field swept by an enemy barrage he- ah owed
marked personal bravery in going to the rescue.
Forced to expose himself to enemy fire to aid his
companions, he himself was mortally wounded.
Next of kin, Owen McGarry, father, 41 Main Street,
Duryea. Pa.
MC GAY, GEORGE H. . Second Lieutenant
23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near Thiaucourt, France, September 12, 1918.
Organizing a group of 20 men, who had become sep-
arated from their organizations, Lieutenant McGay,
under machine-gun fire, attacked a strongly in-
trenched position, defended by a greatly superior
number of the enemy, killing three of the hostile
force, and capturing 25, together with four machine-
guns. Home address, Mrs. W. J. McGay, mother,
3046 Kingsbridge Terrace, New York City.
MC GEARY, JOHN Private
Deceased. Company G, 165th Infantry. During
the action near Villers-sur-Fere, France, on August
1, 1918, he left his shelter and went out into heavy
shell and machine-gun fire to rescue a wounded com-
rade, receiving fatal wounds in the attempt. Next
of kin, Miss Mary Anna McGeary, sister, 883 Tenth
Avenue, New York City.
MC GEE, EDWARD Private
Company M, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action in the Bois de Barricourt, France,
November 1-2, 1918. When volunteers were called
for to maintain liaison with the assault battalion
during heavy shell and machine-gun fire, Private
McGee volunteered and successfully carried out five
such missions. Home address, Thomas McGee,
brother, General Delivery, Logan, Kan.
MC GILL, DON R Captain
Field Artillery, 308th Trench Mortar Battery.
For extraordinary heroism in action near Brabant,
France, October 23, 1918. Due to the untiring
energy and determination of Captain McGill, eight
6-inch mortars and ammunition were transported to
within 800 meters of the enemy lines, greatly aiding
in the preparatory artillery bombardment. Al-
though 15 of the 55 men engaged were, killed, 13
wounded, and four gassed, the mortars were kept in
action until the last one was destroyed by enemy
fire. Home address, Mrs. Mary Robson McGill,
mother, Cliittenden Hotel, Columbus, Ohio.
MC GINNIS, GEORGE E Captain
Ambulance Company 110, 103d Sanitary Train.
For extraordinary heroism in action at Fismette,
France, August 9-10, 1918. During the night of the
9th of August, Captain McGinnis, with complete
disregard of his personal safety, made a reconnais-
sance under fire and located a line of evacuation for
ambulances from Fismette, and on the morning of
the 10th of August, under shell fire, he personally
repaired the bridge between Fismes and Fismette,
thereby making possible the evacuation of 28
wounded men. Home address, Mrs. Mabel O.
McGinnis, Clarendon, Pa.
MC GINNIS, WILLIAM H. . . . Corporal
Company D, 12th Machine-Gun Battalion. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Chery Chart-
reuve, France, August 10, 1918. An incendiary
shell exploded near a large ammunition dump, near
which his company was resting, wounding several of
his comrades and setting fire to a portion of the
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dump. While a second explosion was imminent,
Corporal McGinnis rushed into the flames and
dragged a wounded man to safety. Home address,
Mrs. William McGinnis, mother, Beckley, W.Va.
MC GINTY, JOHN J.
First Sergeant
Company B, 344th Battalion, Tank Corps. For
extraordinary heroism in action at Varennes,
France, September 26, 1918. Gathering several
scattered infantrymen, Sergeant McGinty led them
into the town of Varennes ahead of the tanks and
captured a number of prisoners. He then withdrew
to the outskirts of the town to direct the advance of
several tanks which had arrived. Returning to the
attack on foot, he continued forward until a wound
compelled him to retire. Home address, James E.
McGinty, father, 237 Belmont Street, Carbondale,
Pa.
MC GLINCHEY, WILLIAM J. . . Sergeant
Deceased. Company A, 305th Infantry. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near Carre four de
Meurrussons, France, September 28, 1918. While
his platoon was being heavily bombarded, Sergeant
McGlinchey left his place of safety and quiet to
rescue a wounded comrade. In attempting this val-
iant deed, Sergeant McGlinchey lost his own life.
Next of kin, Mrs. Frances M. McGlinchey, wife, 696
President Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
MC GOWAN, FRANCIS J. . . . Sergeant
Company F, 101st Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Bois de St. Remy, France,
September 12, 1918. Accompanying two other sol-
diers, Sergeant McGowan rushed forward in ad-
vance of his lines, exposed to heavy machine-gun
fire, and attacked an enemy machine-gun strong-
hold which was halting the progress of his platoon.
He succeeded in capturing two guns and six of the
crew who were manning them. Home address, Mrs.
Catherine McGowan, 349 Moody Street, Waltham,
Mass.
MC GRATH, HENRY J. . . Second Lieutenant
Quartermaster Corps. For extraordinary heroism
in action between the United States Army chartered
transport Amphion and an enemy submarine on the
high seas on October 12, 1918. In the face of heavy
enemy shell fire he took charge of and directed the
laying of fire hose along the deck and extinguished
a fire which had been started by an exploding shell.
Exposing himself to exploding shells and without
regard for his personal safety, he carried a wounded
seaman across the shell-swept deck to a place of
safety. During the entire engagement, which lasted
one hour and 20 minutes, this officer displayed great
coolness, going from place to place about the ship
and encouraging the crew at a time when encourage-
ment was sorely needed. His coolness and the
effective manner with which he gave orders inspired
everyone and greatly aided the escape of the Am-
phion. Home address, Mrs. Mary McGrath,
mother, 4 Walnut Terrace, Brookline, Mass.
MCGRAW, JOEW Private
Company D, 145th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Heurne, Belgium, November
4, 1918. Private McGraw displayed exceptional
personal bravery when, with one other soldier, he
went to the aid of a comrade who had been attacked
and wounded by a patrol of eight Germans, putting
the patrol to flight and rescuing the wounded man.
Home address, Mrs. Senthy McGraw, mother, Mc-
Graw, Scioto County, Ohio.
MC GUIRE, EARL R Sergeant
Company L, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Belleau, France, July 18,
1918. After being severely wounded in the head he
struggled to his feet and led his platoon forward,
instilling courage and confidence in his men. Home
address, Lyonsville, Mass.
MC GUIRE, JAMES Sergeant
Company B, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Talma Farm, France, Octo-
ber 23, 1918. Without regard for his own danger,
Sergeant McGuire went to the rescue of a wounded
comrade to the aid station, crossing and recrossing
an area swept by intense artillery and machine-gun
fire, and under the direct observation of the enemy.
Home address, Patrick McGuire, brother, Bally
James Duff, County Cavan, Ireland.
MC GUIRE, JAMES, Jr Private
Company H. 326th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 17,
1918. With exceptional gallantry, Private McGuire
voluntarily went out into an area swept by heavy
machine-gun fire to rescue a wounded sergeant, and
succeeded in carrying the latter a considerable dis-
tance through heavy fire to a first-aid station. Home
address, James McGuire, father, County Leitrim,
Ireland.
MC GUIRE, LEO F. . . Private (First Class)
Salvage Service Unit No. 647. He was on duty
as driver of an ambulance at an advanced post on
April 19, 1918. During April 19 and 20 he made sev-
eral trips to and from a dressing station reached by
an exposed road in daylight for the purpose of
bringing back wounded. On one of these trips the
ambulance was blown from the road by the explos-
ion of a shell and he was knocked unconscious by the
shock. On recovering consciousness he returned on
foot. Although suffering from an injury in the back
and not yet recovered from the shock, he wished to
return to duty the afternoon of the same day, but
was not permitted to do so by the medical officers
until the afternoon of the following day. Home ad-
dress, Mrs. M. E. McGuire, mother, 1233 East Sec-
one Street. Tulsa. Okla.
MC GUIRE, MAURICE J Captain
109th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near St. Agnan, France, July 16, 1918. Al-
though painfully wounded shortly after his platoon
began an attack, Captain McGuire (then lieutenant)
refused to be evacuated until his command wajs
ordered to withdraw. He then saw that their posi-
tion was firmly held before going to the rear for
treatment. His personal heroism was an inspira-
tion to his men. Home address, Mrs. Mary Walsh
McGuire, mother, 214 River Street, Scranton, Pa.
MC GUIRE, SIDNEY CLIFFORD . Sergeant
C9mpany B, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, August
9, 1918. Although wounded early in the engage-
ment, he showed great devotion to duty by contin-
uing at his post as platoon leader for two days, re-
linquishing command only when forced to do so by
the condition of his wound. Home address, Mrs.
M. E. McGuire, mother, 3105 Calumet Avenue,
Chicago, 111.
MC GUIRK, HARRY Corporal
116th Ambulance Company, 104th Sanitary
Train. For extraordinary heroism in action near
Haumont, France, October 11, 1918. Corporal Mc-
Guirk worked for four days, fearlessly exposing him-
self to heavy enemy fire in administering first aid
and directing the evacuation of the wounded. By
his conspicuous bravery and untiring energy he was
an example to his men. Home address, Harry Mc-
Guirk, father, Principio Furnace, Md.
MC GUIRL, BERNARD .... Corporal
Deceased. Headquarters Company, 101st Infan-
try. For extraordinary heroism in action near Ver-
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dun, France, October 23, 1918. While leading a
squad of ammunition carriers, Corporal McGuirl
was severely wounded. After a tourniquet had been
applied to his wounds he ordered the second in com-
mand to continue with the work, refusing the aid of
his comrades until their mission had been completed.
While on his way to a hospital Corporal McGuirl
died of his wounds. Next of kin, Mrs. Rose McGuirl ,
mother, 13 Fourth Street, Fitchburg, Mass.
MC INTYRE, DONALD . Second Lieutenant
Company E, 310th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Thiaucpurt, France, Septem-
ber 18, 1918. Seeing one of his men lying wounded
in a shell hole in front of his main line, Lieutenant
Mclntyre passed through an intense barrage to
his aid. Having bandaged his wounds, he brought
back his mate to a place of safety. Home address,
D. Mclntyre, Manchester, Mass.
MC INTYRE, EUGENE .... Corporal
Ambulance Company 130, 108th Sanitary Train.
For extraordinary heroism in action near Hill 281,
France, October 3, 1918. After being severely
wounded by the explosion of an enemy shell in the
dressing station, he remained on duty, assisting in
caring for the wounded until he fainted from loss of
blood. Home address, J. V. Mclntyre, 11 Chalmers
Place, Chicago, 111.
MC INTYRE, JAMES B. . . First Lieutenant
165th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near Villers-sur-Fere, France, July 28 to August
3, 1918. Lieutenant Mclntyre organized his pla-
toon into a carrying party, and on two occasions
broight up ammunition and supplies to the battalion
in the front line, through heavy machine-gun, rifle,
and shell fire. He was knocked down several times
and once thrown into the Ourcq River, but success-
fully carried out his mission. Home address, John
Mclntyre, father, 115 Prospect Street, North
Adams, Mass.
MC INTYRE, JOHN Sergeant
Company A, 1 10th Engineers. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Cheppy, France, September
26, 1918. While a member of a platoon of wire-cut-
ters, he, with another sergeant, attacked and
captured an enemy machine-gun nest that was
holding up our advance. One officer, six men and
two guns were taken, in the face of intense machine-
gun fire. Home address, Mrs. Millie H. Mclntyre,
mother, 3 Garfield Place, Topeka, Kan.
MC INTYRE, WILLIAM M. . . . Private
Company H, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France,
July 19, 1918. Private Mclntyre, with three other
soldiers, captured a machine-gun which was hold-
ing up the company of Marines, killing the entire
crew. To accomplish this hazardous and daring
work it was necessary for them to expose themselves
to the fire of this gun. Even though three of the
party, including Private Mclntyre, were wounded
during the advance, they proceeded forward and
succeeded. Home address, Mrs. Margaret E. Mc-
lntyre, Rochester, N. Y.
MC KAY, ALBERT Corporal
Deceased. Company C, 105th Engineers. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Montbrehain,
France, October 8, 1918. Corporal McKay, a run-
ner, passed unfalteringly through heavy enemy fire
to inform platoon leaders of the location of cover
from the advance enemy counter-barrage, continu-
ing to expose himself until all were protected, there-
by preventing many casualties. As he was return-
ing from this mission he was badly wounded and
died shortly afterward. Next of kin, Mrs. Belle
McKay, Kannapolis, N. C.
MC KAY, ELMORE K. . Second Lieutenant
Air Service, observer, 96th Aero Squadron. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Dun-Sur-
Meuse, France, October 23, 1918. Lieutenant Mc-
Kay, with First Lieutenant Harry O. McDougall,
pilot, while on a bombing mission displayed excep-
tional courage by leaving a comparatively secure
position in the center of the formation during a com-
bat with five enemy planes and going to the protec-
tion of two other officers whose planes had been dis-
abled and forced out of the formation. While his
pilot skillfully maneuvered the machine, Lieutenant
McKay shot down one of the adversaries and fought
off the others, thereby saving the lives of the officers
in the disabled American plane. Home address,
James D. McKay, father, 817 Eleventh Street,
Northeast, Washington, D. C.
MCKAY, JAMES R. . . . First Lieutenant
Aviation Section, 49th Aero Squadron. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near Doulcon, France,
October 4, 1918. When a patrol of seven planes at-
tacked a group of 17 enemy planes (Fokker type)
Lieutenant McKay left the combat after his plane
was crippled by enemy fire and remained above to
protect from that direction. Without regard to his
own danger he attacked alone five more enemy
planes which dived into the combat and, pressing
the attack, succeeded in breaking up their formation
and shooting down one of the enemy planes. Home
address, Mrs. James R. McKay, wife, 725 Wheaton
Avenue, Wheaton. 111.
MCKAY, JOHN W Corporal
Company M, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action northwest of Bantheville, France,
November 1, 1918. Immediately after the begin-
ning of the attack in the Bois de Bantheville, France,
when his company was held up by a strong machine-
gun nest and his company commander and several
others were killed by its fire, Corporal McKay, ac-
companied by an officer and with great gallantry
and coolness, attacked and captured the machine-
gun nest of four guns, killing or wounding a number
of the crew. Home address, Thayer, Kan.
MC KEN DRY, STEWART J. . . . Private
Battery E, 17th Field Artillery. He performed
his duty of telephone-line repairman with great
bravery and promptness in spite of intense bom-
bardment of the area where he had to work, near
Vaux, July 1, 1918, going fearlessly and without
waiting to be ordered when communication was bro-
ken. Home address, Mrs. Sarah Burnsides, aunt,
2537 Fletcher Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
MC KENNA, HERBERT F. . . . Sergeant
Company K, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Villers-sur-Fere, France, on
July 28, 1918. At the beginning of the attack
against the enemy positions on the north bank of
the River Ourcq, he was wounded in the arm by a
machine-gun bullet, yet he continued in the ad-
vance and took charge of his platoon when its com-
mander was killed. When the first attack was over
he received first aid and then returned to his com-
pany, where he assumed the duties of first sergeant
in addition to his duties as a platoon commander.
Home address, Rev. M. J. Fitzpatrick, guardian,
375 Lafayette Street, New York City.
MC KENNA, JAMES A. Jr Major
Deceased. 165th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Villers-sur-Fere, July 28,
1918. He was killed while successfully leading a