heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem-
ber 29, 1918. When he and two soldiers, separated
from the rest of the company, were fired upon from
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three directions, he attacked and demolished a ma-
ohine-gun nest by himself; and then reduced a se-
cond hostile position. Though wounded and slight-
ly gassed, he refused to be evacuated, and continued
the advance. Home address, Samuel Narveson, fa-
ther, Albert Lee, Minn.
NASH, ARCHIE C. . . Private (First Class)
Headquarters Company, 102d Infantry. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action at Marcheville,
France. September 26, 1918. Private Nash dis-
played remarkable coolness and courage under vio-
lent bombardment when he voluntarily repaired
telephone lines and rendered great assistance in
maintaining communication. Although wounded
he continued his work until ordered evacuated by
his commanding officer. Home address, Thomas C.
W. Nash, 44 Orchard Street, Cambridge, Mass.
NASH, JAMES F Private
Company K, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Ville Savoye, France, Aug-
ust 22, 1918. While his company was attacked by
greatly superior numbers of the enemy, Private
Nash continued to operate his automatic rifle, even
after having been wounded three times in the chest.
After the attacking force had been driven off, he re-
fused the use of a litter in favor of a comrade whom
he thought more seriously sounded than himself.
Home address, Dennis Nash, father, 2231 Eighty-
third Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
NAUGHTON, FRANCIS X. ... Private
Deceased. Sanitary Detachment, 112th Infan-
try. For extraordinary heroism in action in the
Argonne Sector, France, October 1, 1918. While
mess was being served a shell exploded, killing nine
men and wounding 20. Private Naughton. al-
though severely wounded in the chest with shell
splinters, one leg blown nearly off and bleeding bad-
ly, refused all help until others had been attended
to. Skilled in first aid, he instructed others how to
adjust a tourniquette and rendered other assistance
to the wounded : finally permitting his own wounds,
which subsequently caused his death, to be attend-
ed after all others had been cared for. Next of kin,
Timothy Naughton, 205 Briggs Street, Harris-
burg, Pa.
NAY, ORINE Corporal
Company A, 1st Gas Regiment. For extraordi-
nary heroism in action near Bethincourt, France,
September 25, 1918. Voluntarily leaving shelter,
Corporal Nay and another soldier made their way,
through terrific enemy barrage of artillery and ma-
chine-gun fire, to the aid of wounded comrades,
parrying them to first aid stations, and administer-
ing treatment. Home address, Katherine Nay,
wife, 1226 Harrison Street, Kansas City, Mo.
NEAL, GEORGE W. . Sergeant (First Class)
Company A, 1st Gas Regiment. For extraordi-
nary heroism in action near Bethincourt, France,
September 26, 1918. Voluntarily leaving shelter
Sergeant Neal and another soldier made their way
through a terrific enemy barrage of artillery and
machine-gun fire to the aid of wounded comrades,
carrying them to first-aid stations and administer-
ing treatment. Home address, Mrs. Oliver J. Neal,
mother, Bulger, Pa.
NEALIS, JOHN J Sergeant
102d Field Signal Battalion. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September
29, 1918. During the operations against the Hin-
denburg line he, while in charge of telephone com-
munications between battalion headquarters and
forward positions, accompanied the advancing in-
fantry forward, established his advance post, where
one of his assistants was killed by shell fire and he
himself wounded, and under constant bombard-
ment kept the telephone lines in operation, remain-
ing at his post for nine hours, until wounded a se-
cond time. When completely exhausted he turned
over his apparatus to the man sent to relieve him.
His extreme gallantry, courage, and bravery afford-
ed a magnificent example to the combat troops who
witnessed it. Home address, John Nealis, father,
1212 North Main Street, Avoca, Pa.
NEEL, ROLAND H. . . Second Lieutenant
99th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary heroism
in action east of Saint Die, France, August 17, 1918.
Lieutenant Llewllyn, acting as pilot; and Lieutenant
Neel, acting as observer; carried on successfully
liaison with the infantry during the attack on Fra-
pelle. They flew over the enemy lines at an alti-
tude of only 400 meters, firing on and disconcerting
the enemy and thereby giving courage and confi-
dence to the American forces. Despite heavy fire
from 15 antiaircraft machine guns and several bat-
teries of antiaircraft artillery, they performed their
work efficiently. Their aeroplane was struck by a
number of machine-gun bullets, one of which cut
the rudder and elevator control wires, and caused
the rudder to jam. The broken control wire was
held and operated by Lieutenant Neel, under direc-
tion of Lieutenant Llewellyn. Running the ma-
chine together in this manner, they continued their
liaison work until the plane began to become un-
manageable; when, in spite of its damaged condi-
tion, they brought it back to their airdrome. Home
address, Joseph N. Neel, father, Macon, Ga.
NEELON, RAYMOND V. . . First Sergeant
Company F, 319th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Immecourt, France, Novem-
ber 1, 1918. Taking command of two platoons
after their commanders had become casualties, Ser-
geant Neelon attacked a machine-gun nest, taking
two guns and 146 prisoners. Later, after repulsing
two strong counterattacks, he alone crawled out and
captured a prisoner with a machine-gun, which he
at once set up to strengthen his position. Home ad-
dress, Miss Ammie F. Neelon, Village Street, Mid-
way, Mass.
NEELY, JAMES Private
Company F, 146th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Cierges, France, September
28, 1918. After his platoon had withdrawn about
50 yards to an established line, a wounded comrade
was seen lying ahead, in the position which they
formerly occupied. The enemy had just launched
a strong counterattack, but Private Neely, with an-
other soldier, volunteered to go to the assistance of
the wounded man. In the face of terrific fire of en-
emy artillery and machine guns, and the fire of
their own comrades, who were resisting the attack,
Private Neely succeeded in bringing his man to a
place of safety. Home address, Mrs. Mary Neely,
mother, 1518 South Twenty-second Street, Philadel-
phia, Pa.
NEESE, HARRY L Private
Company C, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Fremont, France, October 8,
1918. When the advance of his company was held
up by a machine-gun emplacement, he went forward
with two other soldiers and attacked the enemy
position. He shot both of the enemy gunners, show-
ing marked personal bravery under heavy fire.
Home address, Benjamin P. Neese, father, Swan-
sea, S. C.
NEIBLING, HARLOU P. . First Lieutenant
Field Artillery. For repeated acts of extraordi-
nary heroism in action at Brouville, France, Sep-
tember 2, 1918, and near Fort Du Marre, France,
September 26, 1918. While Lieutenant Neibling
was making an aerial reconnaissance from a balloon,
he was repeatedly attacked by enemy planes, two
of which dived at the balloon and opened fire with
incendiary bullets. With great coolneas he fired at
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one of them with his pistol and took a picture of the
plane with his camera. When the balloon took fire
he was forced to jump, but he took two more pic-
tures on the way down in spite of being fired upon.
He reascended as soon as a new balloon could be in-
flated. On September 26 this officer was again at-
tacked while conducting a reglage, but hanging
from the basket with one arm he fired his pistol at
one of the enemy planes and jumped only when his
balloon burst into flames. He immediately contin-
ued his mission in another balloon. Home address,
Mrs. Elizabeth Noe, mother, 1819 Lyndale Avenue,
South Minneapolis, Minn.
NEIL, ALBERT F Corporal
Company A, 301st Battalion, Tank Corps. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy,
France. September 29. 1918 After aiding in rescu-
ing the wounded from his tank, which had been
struck by a shell. Corporal Neil, with Private Rob-
ert F. Wisher, dismounted machine guns from the
tank and operated them against the enemy until
these were put out of action. They then secured
rides and hand grenades and organized an attack
on the enemy trenches, which they captured and
held until depletion of their numbers forced them to
fall back. Later they joined Australian troops and
fought with them throughout the remainder of the
day. Home address, D. B. Potts, friend, the Morn-
ing Press, Santa Barbara, Calif.
NEIL, HENRY W. . . . Second Lieutenant
15th Machine-Gun Battalion. For extraordinary
heroism in action at Frapelle, France, August 19,
1918. He displayed great courage, tenacity and de-
votion to duty when, although severely wounded
early in the attack and suffering great pain, he re-
tained command of his platoon and directed its
movements until its objective was attained. Home
address, W. N. Neil, father, White Springs, Fla.
NEITZEIT, ISAAC Corporal
Company L, 305th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Bois de la Naza, France, Oc-
tober 5, 1918. In the face of heavy machine-gun
and grenade fire he went forward, with three other
soldiers, and brought back five seriously wounded
men to a point where they could get first-aid treat-
ment. He showed bravery and coolness in effecting
the rescue, in which he was himself wounded. Home
address, Miss Anna Neitzeit, sister, New York City.
NEITZEL, ALBERT R Private
Company M, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Romagne, France, October
14, 1918. In an attack on Cote Dame Marie the
126th Infantry was held up, owing to intense en-
emy machine-gun fire. Private Neitzel volunteered
as a member of a combat patrol, which cut through
the enemy lines, captured ten machine guns, killed
and captured fifteen of the enemy, and forced a
large number to surrender, clearing that part of the
Cote Dame Marie of the enemy, thus enabling the
regiment to continue their advance. Home address,
Carl Neitzel. father, St. Francis, Kans.
NELSON, ADOLPH Private
Company H, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, Aug-
ust 9, 1918. Although severely wounded, he, on
his own initiative, went out in advance of his lines,
armed with an automatic rifle, and mopped up a
machine-gun nest in which there were three guns.
He killed four of the enemy crew and brought the
other two Germans back as prisoners. He set an
example of heroism and devotion to duty, perform-
ing this service under heavy artillery and machine-
gun fire. Home address, John Nelson, father, Sol-
dier, Iowa.
NELSON, ARTHUR E. . Sergeant (First Class)
Deceased. Company C, 1st Field Signal Bat-
talion. Near Vaux, France, on July 1, 1918, under
heavy bombardment, while sick he went to main-
tain communication with an attacking battalion of
the infantry and was killed in this heroic action.
Next of kin, J. C. Nelson, father, Missouri, Texas.
NELSON, BERNARD . . . . . Sergeant*
Company D, 168th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Landres St. Georges, France,
October 14, 1918. During the attack on Hill 288,
when the assault wave was held up by intense ma-
chine-gun fire, Sergeant Nelson volunteered and led
two squads to silence these guns. He cut his way
through strong barbed-wire entanglements, ad-
vanced up a very steep slope in the face of direct ma-
chine-gun fire, entered the trench, and killed or
wounded the entire crews of the two guns, making
it possible for the battalion to advance. Home ad-
dress, Axel W. Nelson, father, Centerville, Iowa.
NELSON, CHARLES E. . Second Lieutenant
104th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in
action near Trugny, France, July 22, 1918. Lieut-
enant Nelson led eight soldiers in an attack on a
machine-gun that was inflicting severe losses in his
company. Two of his detachment were killed and
two wounded before he reached the machine-gun
nest. With the remaining four he attacked, cap-
tured the gun, killed five Germans, iucluding one
officer, and took 11 prisoners. Home address, Wil-
liam M. Nelson, brother, Defiance, Ohio.
NELSON, CHRISTIAN F. M. . . Private
Company F, 1st Gas Regiment. For extraordi-
nary heroism in action near Brieulles, France, Oc-
tober 9, 1918. Displaying remarkable perseverance
and daring as a runner, he made his way 300 yards
through a heavy barrage with a message for the
commander of a Stokes motor platoon. Later he
volunteered to lead four wounded men back through
the barrage to an aid station. On the way he met
three other wounded soldiers, one of whom had been
severely gassed and was unable to walk. He carried
this man to the dressing station, knowing that his
clothes were saturated with mustard gas. Home
address, Ralph Richardson, friend, West Walnut
Avenue, Seattle, Washington.
NELSON, GUY A Private
Company F, 1st Gas Regiment. For extraordi-
nary heroism in action in the Bois Jur6, near Ger-
court, France, September 26, 1918. He volunteer-
ed, with another soldier, to attack a machine-gun
nest which was holding up the advance. They ad-
vanced against very heavy machine-gun fire and
captured the position, killing two Germans and
routing the remainder of the gun crew. Home ad-
dress, Eva Nelson Storvick, sister, Albert Lea,
Minn.
NELSON, HERBERT W. . Private (First Class)
Company C, 320th Machine Gun Battalion.
For extraordinary heroism in action near Z Xon
Hill, France, September 13, 1918. In the face of
heavy machine-gun and shell fire, he went ahead of
his own lines, and with the aid of another soldier,
carried back a wounded infantryman, who had
fallen far in advance of our lines while on a patrol.
Private Nelson displayed marked personal bravery
and coolness under fire. Home address, Mrs. Annie
Nelson, mother, 1162 North Main Street, Provi-
dence, R. I.
NELSON, OSCAR B. . . . First Lieutenant
Deceased. 168th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action at La Tuilerie Farm, France, Oc-
tober 16, 1918. Lieutenant Nelson alone attacked
two enemy machine-guns, killing two of the enemy
and capturing 19. Lieutenant Nelson is awarded a
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bronze oak leaf for the following act of extraordinary
heroism in action at La Tuilerie Farm, France, Oc-
tober 16, 1918: Accompanied by six soldiers, this
officer advanced 600 yards beyond his own lines
through heavy fire from enemy artillery, machine-
guns, and rifles, and captured two more machine-
guns, killing, capturing, or dispersing their crews.
Still later in the day he led his company in an attack
on Chatillon Hill and took his objective, but in so
doing received wounds which caused his death. Hia
coolness, courage, and utter disregard for his own
safety were a source of great inspiration to his men.
Next of kin, Jacob Nelson, father, 1706 Second
Avenue, Ottumwa, Iowa.
NELSON, SEVERT J Sergeant
Deceased. Company M, 60th Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France,
October 12, 1918. Leading his platoon in the face
of murderous machine-gun fire, from his front and
flanks, Sergeant Nelson reached his objective after
taking four enemy machine-gun nests, and killing
and capturing many prisoners. He then continued
ahead of his men, and alone cleaned out some hous-
es in the woods, which were occupied by the enemy.
Next of kin, Andrew M. Nelson, brother, Ellsworth,
Iowa.
NETTE, WILLIAM B. . Private (First Class)
Battery B, 104th Field Artillery. For extraordi-
nary heroism in action near Montzeville, France,
September 14, 1918. When a continuous bombard-
ment had set fire to the camouflage covering of a
large ammunition dump of 75-mm. shells and ex-
ploded nine of the shells, Private Nette, utterly dis-
regarding his personal safety, left a sheltered posi-
tion and ran to the dump, and with the aid of three
other men extinguished the fire, not only saving the
ammunition but also preventing the ascertainment
of the exact location of the dump by the enemy.
Home address, Mrs. C. Nette, mother, 213 East
Eighty-ninth Street, New York City.
NEUBERGER, HARRY H. . First Lieutenant
10th Field Artillery. For extraordinary heroism
in action at Courboin, France, July 14-15, 1918.
Lieutenant Neuberger volunteered and assisted an-
other officer in driving an ambulance, making three
trips to Greves Farm under the most intense shell
fire. He continued to assist in the evacuation of the
wounded, even after being gassed. Home address,
Mrs. Benno Neuberger, mother, 55 East Seventy-
fourth Street, New York City.
NEVINS, CHESTER D Sergeant
Company F, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 28, 1918.
Crossing five hundred yards of ground swept by in-
tense machine-gun and artillery fire, he went to the
rescue of a wounded soldier. He carried the wound-
ed man back to our lines, inspiring by his example
all who saw his heroic act. Home address, Mrs.
Beedy Nevins, mother, Moundsville, Ala.
NEWBOLD, CLINTON V. P. . First Lieutenant
Deceased. 26th Infantry. After the loss of many
of his men and in the face of machine-gun fire, near
Spissons, France, July 19, 1918, he led and directed
his command to successful attack, although he him-
self was mortally wounded. Next of kin, Mrs. C. V.
P. Newbold, wife, 6 Crescent Place, Tacoma Park,
D. C.
NEWCOMER, FRANCIS K. . . .
. . . . Lieutenant Colonel
4th Engineers. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near Fismes, France, August 5, 1918. Lieuten-
ant Colonel Newcomer made a reconnaissance along
the south bank of the Vesle River in advance of the
front lines for the purpose of selecting a bridge site.
He then led a small party of engineers, assisted in the
work of removing the German entanglements, and
constructing a foot bridge across the Vesle River,
completing this work in the face of fire of great in-
tensity. His coolness and personal bravery afforded
an inspiring example to the men of his command.
Home address, Mrs. F. K. Newcomer, wife, 519
Aiken Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa.
NEWELL, ALEXANDER .... Corporal
Company G, 38th Infantry. Leading a squad of
nine men, he fearlessly passed through an enemy
barrage, captured five machine guns and 33 prison-
ers, and recovered a sergeant of his company who
was helpless from wounds, all under violent artillery
fire, near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 15, 1918.
NEWHALL, STEPHEN K. . Private (First Class)
Machine Gun Company, 113th Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de Es-
trees, France, October 23, 1918. After being ser-
iously wounded Private Newhall volunteered and
carried a message through a heavy barrage to his
company commander. He refused to be evacuated
until his message had been delivered to the proper
officer. Home address, Mrs. Lillian Osborne Top-
Hotel St. George, 51 Clark Street, Brooklyn,
NEWLIN, ELMER L Private
Company C, lllth Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action at Fismette, France, August 10,
1918. Having heard that two wounded comrades
were lying in advance of the line immediately north
of Fismette, Private Newlin and two other mem-
bers of his company volunteered to go through ma-
chine-gun and rifle fire to bring them in. In their
first attempt all were wounded and driven back, but
in spite of their injuries they advanced a second
time and reached the wounded men. Their cour-
ageous effort, however, was unfortunately in vain,
as their comrades had been killed. Home address,
Chester, Pa.
NEWTON, HARRY LEE .... Private
Company C, 21st Machine Gun Battalion. Pri-
vate Newton acted as runner during offensive op-
erations, and under severest enemy barrages carried
important messages to and from the front lines.
Home address, Edward Newton, father, Whitehall,
111.
NEWTON, ISAAC MANLY . . . Corporal
Company H, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem-
ber 29, 1918. With another soldier, he attacked and
destroyed two enemy machine-gun posts, 200 yards
in advance of our lines. While the other soldier
stood guard at the entrance of a dugout, he entered
it and brought out 75 German soldiers and three
officers, who were taken back to our lines as prison-
ers. Home address, Fredrick Newton, father, Kerr,
N. C.
NICHOLS, CHARLES E Sergeant
Company D, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary
heroism in action near St. Etienne-a-Arnes, France,
October 5-7, 1918. Advancing ahead of the infan-
try, Sergeant Nichols made several reconnaissances
of the town of St. Etienne-a-Arnes, France, and, in
spite of the danger, exposed to machine-gun and
artillery fire of our own and enemy guns, he procur-
ed and returned with valuable information. Home
address, Mrs. Mary Nichols, mother, Boerne, Texas.
NICHOLLS, HAROLD O. ....
. . . Sergeant (First Class)
Balloon Service, 1st Army. For repeated acts of
extraordinary heroism in action near Griscourt,
France, August 11, 1918; near Avecourt, France,
October 1 and 9, 1918. On August 11, Sergeant
Nicholls volunteered and ascended for the purpose
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of making observation. He continued with his work
until the balloon was set on fire by attacking enemy
planes. On October 1, he remained on duty until
his balloon was fired by incendiary bullets, and
again on October 9, while on duty with another ob-
server, he remained with his balloon under attack
until it was set on fire by enemy planes, and he then
refused to jump until his companion had escaped.
Home address, Mrs. Helen Nicholls, 1716 Avenue
C, Galveston, Texas.
NICHOLS, HARLEY R Sergeant
Company C, 345th Battalipn, Tank Corps. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Charpentry,
France, October 4, 1918. While making an attack
with four other tanks Sergeant Nichols's tank was
struck by an enemy shell, which put it out of action.
He continued to fire on a machine-gun nest until it
was apparently destroyed, when he with his driver
dismounted, and started to the nest, but they were
fired on by the German gunners. They killed the
two gunners and disabled the guns, and then drove
the gunners from another gun. Under the protec-
tion of another tank they started to our own lines
1,500 meters away. On the way back two Germans
with antitank rifles were encountered, the rifles cap-
tured. Sergeant Nichols and his driver were under
heavy machine-gun and artillery fire throughout the
operation. Home address, Mrs. Ruby Nichols, mo-
ther. Ill West Fifth Street, Hutchinson, Kans.
NICKERSON, SIMEON L.
Sergeant
Deceased. Company D, 101st Infantry. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near Epieds, France,
July 23, 1918. Sergeant Nickerson, Corporal M. J.
O'Connell, and Private Thomas Ryan volunteered
to cross an open field in front of their company, in
order to ascertain the location of enemy machine
guns. While engaged in this courageous enterprise
they were shot and killed. The heroic self-sacrifice
of these three men saved the lives of many of their
comrades who would have been killed had the com-
pany attempted to make the advance as a whole.
Next of kin, Horace E. Nickerson, 1464 Sea View
Avenue, Bridgeport, Conn.
NICKLES, EDWARD E Sergeant
Deceased. Company B, 101st Field Signal Bat-
talion. For extraordinary heroism in action near
Verdun, France, October 24, 1918. At a time when
the telephone lines were badly needed, Sergeant
Nickles remained without shelter for several hours,
testing out the lines, until a shell burst in his vicini-
ty, wounding him; he died from the effects in a few
hours. Next of kin, Mrs. E. E. Nickles, wife, 41
Baldwin Street, Cambridge, Mass.
NICOL, ALEXANDER L.
First Lieutenant
Company L, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons,
France, August 30, 1918. After being severely
wounded Lieutenant Nicol directed the orderly
retirement of his company and organized it under
heavy fire of artillery and machine guns. At great
personal risk he made several trips forward to bring
in wounded men. Throughout the entire action he
fearlessly exposed himself to fire in order to en-
courage and cheer his men. His energetic and faith-
ful work furnished an example of calmness and
courage to the men under his command. Home
address, Robert L. Nicol, father, Sparta, Wis.
NICOL, WILLIAM O Sergeant
Company A, 1 llth Machine Gun Battalion. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun,
France, October 12, 1918, in keeping the guns of his