enemy fire. Home address, Jebtha B. Martin,
brother, Williamston, N. C.
MARTINEZ, AUGUST .... Corporal
Company I, 356th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Puilly, France, November 10
and 11, 1918. Corporal Martinez accompanied
Lieutenant Murphy and three other soldiers in a
flank attack on three heavy machine guns. Fired on
directly at 30 yards they charged the guns, met hand
to hand resistance, but repulsed the enemy, captur-
ing the guns. Corporal Martinez followed the flee-
ing Germans until they were lost in the fog. Home
address, Tiofilo Martinez, father, Turley, N. Mex.
MARTINEZ, LAURIANE .... Private
Company K, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 26,
1918. With two other soldiers, Private Martinez
crawled 300 yards in front of our line through the
enemy's wire and attacked a hostile machine-gun
nest. The enemy crew opened fire on them at a
range of only ten yards and resisted stubbornly but
they succeeded in killing three of the crew and driv-
ing off the others with clubbed rifles. They return-
ed to our lines under heavy fire. Home address
Mr. Martinez, father, Chacon, N. M.
MARTZ, ALVEY C Sergeant
Company C, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Conde-en-Bre, France,
July 15, 1918. Under violent shell and machine-
gun fire, Sergeant Martz assisted in reorganizing
the remnants of his shattered company which was
surrounded by the enemy, and held the position
until his group was again cut to pieces. With an
officer and two other soldiers he then succeeded
in fighting his way from within the enemy's lines
to his regiment, killing a large number of the en-
emy with his pistol. Home address, Mrs. Lincoln
A. Martz, Glencoe, Pa.
MARZ, EDWARD J., Jr Corporal
Company D, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action at Cunel, France, October 14,
1918. While the advance of his platoon was being
held up by deadly enfilading fire of the enemy, he
voluntarily rushed over open ground, through
direct machine-gun fire, for a distance of over 100
meters, and, with the aid of his bayonet, attacked
the nest. He killed both the gunners thereby
silencing the fire, but during the combat he himself
was severely wounded. It was due to his prompt
and fearless action that further advance of his pla-
toon was made possible. Home address, Mrs.
Hannah Marz, mother, 629 Pierce Street, Philadel-
phia, Pa.
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MASCH, JOHN First Sergeant
Company K, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action at Eclisfontaine, France, October
1, 1918. Sergeant Masch was painfully wounded by
a shell fragment, but refused to go to the rear. Re-
maining with his company under heavy shell fire, he
continued to perform his duties. Home address,
Martha Wellmeina Masch, sister, Lanark, 111.
MASCIARELLI, GIACOMO . . . Private
Company L, 315th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Malancourt, France, Septem-
ber 26, 1918. Private Masciarelli alone charged a
machine-gun nest, which was holding up the ad-
vance of his platoon. With a flanking fire, he killed
one member of the crew and caused the rest to sur-
render. His prisoners consisted of one noncommis-
sioned officer and seven privates. Home address,
Dolonzo Masciarelli, uncle, 1424 Frankford Avenue,
Philadelphia, Pa.
MASCORELLA, SAMUEL .... Private
Headquarters Company, 38th Infantry. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France,
July 15, 1918. On July 15, Private Mascorella vol-
unteered and carried a message to headquarters af-
ter two runners had been killed while attempting to
get through. He returned through the barrage with
an answer to the message. Home address, Mrs.
Samuel Mascorella, wife, 1718 Parade Street, Erie,
Pa.
MASLOSKY, JOHN Private
Company K, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Grand-Pr6, France, October
26, 1918. Private Maslosky displayed exemplary
devotion to duty, in attacking machine-gun nests
without aid, capturing many prisoners. For several
hours he worked in advance of the company, and al-
though believed to have been lost, he later returned,
bringing with him many more prisoners. Home ad-
dress, George Wiseman, cousin, R. F. D. 2, Wil-
liamsburg, Mass.
MASLOWSKI, VINCENT . Private (First Class)
Company D, 52d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Munster, Vosges front, Al-
sace, September 14, 1918. He, with other men of
his squad, was on duty in a firing trench in combat
with the enemy. A grenade thrown by one of the
men struck the parapet and fell back into the trench.
Private Maslowski seized the grenade and threw it
from the trench just as it exploded, thereby saving
his comrades and himself from injury and possible
death. Home address, Charlie Maslowski, uncle,
288 Sheridan Road, Kenosha, Wis.
MASON, C. H First Lieutenant
141st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near St. Etienne, France, October 8-10, 1918.
On October 8, Lieutenant Mason followed the wave
of attack under heavy shell and sniper fire, and
maintained an aid station with no protection, near
the front lines, giving first aid to the wounded and
evacuating the injured from a heavily shelled area,
for a period of three days. Home address, Mrs.
Mary Adele Mason, wife, 101 Corsicana Street,
Hillsboro, Texas.
MASON, EDWARD G. . . . First Sergeant
Deceased. Company D, 55th Infantry. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near Jaulny, France,
November 10, 1918. First Sergeant Mason contin-
uously walked up and down his company sector,
caring for the wounded and encouraging the men
during an intense shell and machine-gun barrage.
He was mortally wounded while going to the aid of
two wounded comrades and died a short time after-
ward. Next of kin, John J. Mason, brother, Toledo,
Ohio.
MASON, FRANCIS H. . . Second Lieutenant
328th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near St. Georges, France, October 22, 1918.
Lieutenant Mason led a patrol of 40 men through
a woods in order to envelop the enemy's position.
Advancing under heavy shell fire, this officer was
severely wounded, but, displaying excellent leader-
ship and unusual bravery, he continued the advance
and succeeded in occupying the woods
MASON, ZELNA Private
Medical Detachment, 26th Infantry. Although
twice wounded near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918,
he refused an offer to be carried to the rear and con-
tinued to render aid to the wounded under fire.
Home address, Fred H. Mason, Memphis, Tenn.
MASS, CHARLES Private
C9mpany A, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, Septem-
ber 15-16, 1918. After all the other company run-
ners had been evacuated because of wounds Private
Mass, although himself wounded, refused to go to
the rear and remained on duty, carrying messages
through heavy shell fire and maintaining liaison
with all four platoons, until his company was reliev-
ed. Home address, Mrs. Sophie Mass, mother, Jer-
sey City, N. J.
MASSICOTTE, AUGUST J. . . . Private
1st Battalion, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, Oc-
tober 3-9, 1918. While acting as battalion runner,
Private Massicotte, regardless of personal danger,
repeatedly volunteered and carried important mes-
sages under intense shell fire and greatly assisted in
maintaining liaison with other units. Home ad-
dress, Mrs. Philias Massicotte, mother, 2 Forest
Street, Franklin, N. H.
MASSON, JACOB W Private
Company C, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism at Mont St. Martin, south of Fismes,
France, August 5, 1918. During the attack on
Mont St. Martin he was severely wounded in the
neck and shoulder. He refused first aid and was de-
termined to keep up with the attacking wave, which
he did until he became too weak from loss of blood.
By this remarkable display of courage he conveyed
to his comrades the spirit of fearlessness. Home ad-
dress, Joseph Masson, father, R. F. D. 2, Newport,
Mich.
MATES, HARRY Private
Company H, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France,
October 3, 1918. While acting as company runner
Private Mates carried messages under heavy shell
and machine-gun fire. When a machine-gun nest
caused a temporary halt in the advance of his com-
pany he attacked the nest, capturing three prison-
era. He assisted wounded men, applied first aid,
and removed them through heavy shell fire to the
dressing station. Home address, Mrs. Eda Mates,
1321 Clark Street, Pittsburgh, Pa.
MATHEWS, ROY E Private
Company E, 58th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action in the Bois de Fay, France, Octo-
ber 5, 1918. Acting without orders, Private Math-
ews went through heavy artillery fire to notify his
regimental commander that our own barrage was
falling short, his bravery and presence of mind thus
saving the lives of many American soldiers. Home
address, Mrs. Roy E. Mathews, 2344 East Lake
Avenue, Seattle, Wash.
MATHEY, MAURICE L Private
Company F, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons,
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France, in September, 1918. In an attack against a"
strong enemy position, supported by many machine-
guns, Private Mathey, a runner, worked unceasing-
ly in the maintenance of liaison, and carried mes-
sages through the most severe machine-gun barrage.
On his last trip from the regimental post of com-
mand he was severely shell shocked, but continued
through the barrage to the battalion headquarters
and delivered his message. Home address, Miss
Viola Arnold, 829 Fourth Street, Milwaukee, Wis.
MATHIAS, JEAN . Private
Company F, 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For
extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de
Belleau, France, June 11, 1918. After all the other
members of his group had been killed or wounded by
fire from an enemy machine gun, Private Mathias
charged the gun position alone, killing three of the
crew and capturing the gun. Home address. Mrs.
Miriam Mathias, mother, 239 Prospect Place,
Brooklyn, N.Y.
MATHIS, JOHN D. . . . First Lieutenant
Deceased. 23d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action in the Chateau-Thierry Sector,
France, June 6, 1918. As a leader of a platoon on
the first day of the Chateau-Thierry battle, he dem-
onstrated conspicuous courage and ability, fearless-
ly going forward at the head of his command
through hostile machine-gun fire. Killed while
leading a gallant charge, his daring inspired his men
to successful assault. Next of kin, Mrs. Evan T.
Mathis, Hooks Mill Road. Americus, Ga.
MATSON, LEON R Sergeant
Company M, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September
27-29, 1918. On the morning of September 27, after
all the officers and most of the sergeants of his com-
pany had been killed, Sergeant Matson took com-
mand and led the company into effective combat,
making repeated reconnaissance in front of the line
under severe machine-gun fire. On September 29 he
led his men forward, capturing an important knoll,
and held it with a small number of men. Finding
the ammunition and food depleted, he led a detail
through the heavy machine-gun fire, bringing back
both food and ammunition. Home address, Nelson
P. Matson, father, 79 Gorton Street, Corning, N. Y.
MATTER, PETER . .... Private
Company E, 307th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 27,
1918. After having been wounded and severely
burned and gassed by an explosion of mustard gas
shell, he nevertheless continued at his work as
stretcher bearer, evacuating wounded until he was
actually unable to see and was ordered to be evacu-
ated himself. Home address, Mrs. Joseph Matter,
sister-in-law, 2212 Whirlpool Street, Niagara Falls,
N.Y.
MATTFELDT, CYLBURN O. . First Lieutenant
9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near Jaulny, France, September 14, 1918. In
plain view of the enemy Lieuetnant Mattfeldt rode
across a field to a friendly battery, whose barrage
was falling on the American trenches, and stopped
its fire, thereby permitting a reestablishment of the
front line and saving many lives. Home address,
O. M. Mattfeldt, father, 305 East North Avenue,
Baltimore, Md.
MATTHEWS, HOWARD A. . First Lieutenant
102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion at Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918.
Lieutenant Matthews displayed unusual courage
and devotion to duty under a violent enemy bom-
bardment by continuing in command of two pla-
toons after he was severely wounded. Home ad-
dress, E. C. Matthews, father, Tulsa Hotel, Tulsa,
Okla.
MAUGHAN, RUSSELL L. . First Lieutenant
Aviation Section, 139th Aero Squadron. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near Sommerance,
France, October 27, 1918. Accompanied by two
other planes, Lieutenant Maughan was patrolling
our lines, when he saw slightly below him an enemy
plane (Fokker type). When he started an attack
upon it he was attacked from behind by four more
of the enemy. By several well-directed shots he
sent one of his opponents to the earth, and, although
the forces of the enemy were again increased by
seven planes, he so skillfully maneuvered that he
was able to escape toward his lines. While return-
ing he attacked and brought down an enemy plane
which was diving on our trenches. Home address,
Peter W. Maughan, father, Logan, Utah.
MAURER, PHILIP Private
Company C, lllth Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action at Fismette, France, August 10,
1918. Haying heard that two wounded comrades
were lying in advance of his company's line immedi-
ately north of Fismette, Private Maurer and two
other members of his company volunteered to go
through the machine-gun and rifle fire to bring them
in. On their first attempt all were wounded and
driven back, but in spite of their injuries they ad-
vanced a second time and reached the wounded
men. Their courageous effort, however, was unfor-
tunately in vain, as their comrades had been killed.
Home address, Mrs. Dora Maurer, mother, Draves-
burg, Pa.
MAURY, A. B Second Lieutenant
301st Battalion Tank Corps. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Arbre de Guise, France, Oc-
tober 17, 1918. Although his motor was running
poorly and his tank crew badly gassed, Lieutenant
Maury captured a German battery with his gun
crews and turned them over to the infantry. A lit-
tle later his motor stopped completely, but he soon
located another tank whose crew was badly gassed.
He transferred his ammunition and crew to the
new tank and continued in the advance of our
infantry to the objective. Home address, A. B.
Maury, father, Morristown, N. J.
MAUZI, NICHOLAS Private
Medical Detachment, 309th Infantry. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near Jaulny, France,
October 3, 1918. During a heavy bombardment of
our front lines, Private Mauzi went 50 yards in ad-
vance of our positions to an automatic-rifle post to
dress the wounds of three of the crew. He then as-
sisted the wounded men one by one to reach a place
of safety. All this time the line was under steady
machine-gun fire, as well as bombardment. Home
address, Nicholas Mauzi, father, Italy.
MAXEY, ROBERT J. . . Lieutenant Colonel
Deceased. 28th Infantry. On May 28, 1918, at
Cantigny, France, he advanced with first wave and,
in the face of heavy shell and machine-gun fire, lo-
cated the objective of his battalion. He was a cool,
dependable, and heroic leader. Although fatally
wounded, he gave detailed instructions to his second
in command and caused himself to be carried to his
regimental commander and delivered important in-
formation before he died. Next of kin, Mrs. Robert
Jayne Maxey, Missoula, Mont.
MAXIE, E Corporal
Company B, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Brabant, France, October 8,
1918. Corporal Maxie, in company with four other
soldiers, attacked, without support eight machine
guns, and overcoming the desperate resistance of the
enemy captured both guns and crews. Home ad-
dress, Mrs. T. F. Maxie, Richmond, Va.
MAY, GEORGE J Sergeant
Company G, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary
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heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, Aug-
ust 9, 1918. On his own initiative he rushed an en-
emy machine-gun nest, capturing the gun and two
prisoners. He displayed marked personal courage
under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, pass-
ing through the enemy barrage to get water, and
rations to the men in the front line. Home address,
George M. May, father, Chicago, 111.
MAY, JOE C Private
90th Division, Military Police. For extraordin-
ary heroism in action near Montigny-Devant-Bus-
sey, France, November 5, 1918. During a very
heavy attack in the vicinity of his post, where ar-
tillery fire and aircraft machine-gun fire had created
a most confusing situation, Corporal May calmly
directed traffic, aided wounded, and removed ob-
structions, thereby preventing wild disorder. He
assisted the drivers of ammunition trucks in getting
their machines to a place of safety. Home address,
Joe. C. May, father, Nola, Miss.
MAY, LESTER T. . . Private (First Class)
Company F, 4th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Grand Ballois Farm, France,
July 14-15, 1918. During a heavy shelling, Private
May volunteered and delivered messages over
routes, where all other runners had been either kill-
ed or wounded. Home address, Mrs. Ann May,
R. F. D. 41, Wyalusing, Pa.
MAY, OSCAR P. ... Second Lieutenant
356th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in
action near Bois de Mprt Mare, France, September
12, 1918. Without assistance, Lieutenant May very
courageously attacked and captured a machine gun
which threatened to wipe out his platoon. Home
address, Mrs. Adelia May, mother, Williamstown,
Kans.
MAYES, JOHN B. Jr Captain
120th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in
action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918.
Captain Mayes, with eight other soldiers, compris-
ing his company headquarter's detachment, cleaned
out enemy dugouts along the banks of a canal, cap-
turing 242 prisoners. Home address, John B.
Mayes, father, Stem, N. C.
MAYGER, ARTHUR G. . . First Lieutenant
28th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near Exermont, France, October 6, 1918. Af-
ter his company had been forced to fall back be-
cause of heavy losses, and his company commander
had been seriously wounded, Lieutenant Mayger
reorganized the remainder of the company, and,
under intense shell and machine-gun fire, led it in a
successful attack on a machine-gun position, which
had been causing many casualties in the battalion.
Home address, Mrs. A. G. Mayger, wife, 1510 East
Fifty-second Street, Chicago, 111.
MAYNE, JOHN . . . Private (First Class)
Deceased. Medical Department, 101st Infantry.
For extraordinary heroism in action in the Trugny
Woods, near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 23,
1918. Private Mayne, although in an exposed posi-
tion in the Trugny Woods under fire of rifles and
machine guns, courageously treated the wounded,
inspiring the combat troops by his example, until
shot through the head and killed. Next of kin, Mrs.
Mary Mayne, wife, Massachusetts Homeopathic
Hospital, Boston, Mass.
MAYS, HERBERT L Sergeant
Company G, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem-
ber 29, 1918. Sergeant Mays, with one other sol-
dier, attacked a machine-gun post which was caus-
ing much damage. They captured the post, taking
prisoner one officer and eight men, and put the gun
out of action. Home .address, Freeman G. Mays,
father, Taylors ville, N. C.
MAZKAWZ, LOUIS Corporal
Deceased. Company C, 5th Machine Gun Bat-
talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near
Meadah Farm, France, October 4, 1918. Corporal
Mazkawz left the shelter of his trench to rescue sol-
diers who had been buried by explosion of a shell.
Shortly after, while conducting his men to cover, a
shell exploded near by, severely wounding a member
of his squad. Directing the remainder of the squad
to take cover, he went to the assistance of the
wounded man and, while rendering first aid, was
mortally wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. Antonio
Mazkawz, mother, 907 New Market Street, Phila-
delphia, Pa.
MAZURKEVCZK, STANLEY . . Private
Company M, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Jaulny, France, September
12, 1918. Private Mazurkevczk, with three other
soldiers, volunteered to carry wounded men of other
companies from in front of our advanced positions,
and carried this work on under violent machine-gun
fire while a counterattack was developing. Home
address, William Gombrowski, friend, 45^ Ells-
worth Street, Worcester, Mass.
MAZZONI, LOUIS . . Private (First Class)
Machine Gun Company, 23d Infantry. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near La Forge farm,
France, November 2-4, 1918. During the offensive
operations west of the Meuse, Private Mazzoni
single-handed attacked five of the enemy, who were
firing on our column. He crawled through a woods
and attacked them from the rear, killing one and
taking the rest as prisoners. Home address, Mrs.
Dora Mazzoni, mother, 12 Beachview Avenue, East
Saugus, Mass.
MEADE, FRIERSON, Jr Captain
Deceased. 125th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 31, 1918.
Captain Frierson was .continually at the head of his
company in the attack on Hill 212, near Sergy, and
was , constantly exposed to the terrific enemy fire
while leading his men forward. After the objective
had been gained, and the men had dug in on the
crest of .the hill, he remained on watch the entire
night, constantly patrolling his company sector un-
der the" heavy rifle, machine-gun and artillery fire
from the enemy's lines. He was later killed while on
a hazardous reconnaissance in the vicinity of Ju-
vigny, France. Next of kin, Meade Frierson, Sr.,
father, 513 Broadway, Nashville, Tenn.
MEADOR, ERNEST Private
Company B, 122d Machine Gun Battalion. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Bpis le
Chaume, France, October 10, 1918. Having induc-
ed a stretcher bearer to accompany him, Private
Meador made his way through heavy shell and ma-
chine-gun fire to the front of the line, to aid a
wounded comrade. His stretcher bearer was killed
in the exploit, but Private Meador placed the man
on the stretcher and dragged him back to safety.
Home address, Mrs. Lottie Meador, mother, Ver-
non, 111.
MECOM, JOHN Private
Company E, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Cierges, France, July 31,
1918. Though severely wounded while advancing
with his platoon in the face of heavy fire from en-
emy machine guns, Private Mecom refused to re-
turn to the rear for first aid and he not only contin-
ued in the advance but with another soldier success-
fully attacked a machine-gun nest. Home address,
Thomas D. Mecom, father, Checotah, Okla.
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MEDEIROS, FRANK L Sergeant
Deceased. Company I, 28th Infantry. During
the counterdash attack by the enemy near Can-
tigny, France, May 28, 1918, by courageous devo-
tion to duty and presence of mind under fire he pre-
vented the advance against the left flank of his
command, which threatened the success of the bat-
tle. While exposing himself fearlessly to distribute
ammunition and to counsel his men he was killed.
Next of kin, Mrs. Delfina Medeiros, mother, 28 Bos-
ton Street, South Boston, Mass.
MEEHAN, EDWARD J Captain
Company D, 109th Infantry. Early in the morn-
ing of July 17, 1918, near Monthurel, France, while
in an advanced position in the fight he was severely
wounded, but refused to leave his command, and
continued to direct its operations until it was reliev-
ed the night of July 18, 1918. Home address, Mary
A. Meehan, 1935 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa.
MEEKS, CORBETT . . . First Sergeant
Company H, llth Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 21,
1918. During a counterattack, First Sergeant
Meeks advanced alone over open country, under
heavy machine-gun fire, to a sniping point, and by
his efficient resistance, greatly aided in the breaking
up of the counterattack. Home address, Mrs. Myr-
tle Nickell, sister, Lee City, Ky.
MEEKS, FIELDING V Private
Deceased. Medical Detachment, llth Infantry.
For extraordinary heroism in action near Liny,
France, October 5, 1918. Private Meeks distin-
guished himself by his untiring efforts in adminis-
tering first aid to the wounded never hesitating to
expose himself to danger in searching for wounded
on the field. While making his way through un-