body of one, they located another, who lay help-
lessly wounded, by calling out his name. As a re-
sult they drew increased fire from the enemy, but
they courageously crawled 25 yards further toward
the hostile positions and succeeded in bringing back
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our lines. Home address, J. V. Palmer, father, 3715
Beaufort Avenue, Richmond Hill, Long Island, N.Y.



PALMER, WILLIAM W.



First Lieutenant



Pilot, Air Service, 94th Aero Squadron. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action in the region of Doul-
con, France, October 3, 1918. He encountered
three enemy planes (Fokker type). Despite their
numerical superiority, he attacked and in a decisive
combat sent one down in flames and forced the
other to retire. Home address, H. W. Palmer,
father, Bennettsville, S. C.

PALUBACK, GUS W Corporal

Company H, 131st Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Forges Woods, France, Sep-
tember 26, 1918. He advanced alone on his own
initiative, in the face of heavy machine-gun fire,
and destroyed a nest of German machine-guns. His
brave action allowed his company to resume the ad-
vance. Home address, John Paluback, 4107 Cliff-
view Street, St. Louis, Mo.

PAMARANSKI, JOHN .... Corporal
Company B, 320th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Bois de Ogeon, France, Octo-
ber 10, 1918. When his platoon was held up by an
enemy machine-gun, which had caused many cas-
ualties in the platoon, Corporal Pamaranski ad-
vanced to within bombing distance of the gun, killed
one and captured two of the enemy, together with
the machine-gun. Home address, Mrs. Ludvika
Kordzik, sister, 2906 Mulberry Alley, Pittsburgh,
Pa.

PAPADAKIS, CHRIST Private

Company H, 6th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action at Romagne-sous-Montfaucon,
France, October 14-15, 1918. Private Papadakis
for more than 48 hours carried litters with wounded
or administered alone first aid to wounded while
under continuous artillery and machine-gun fire.
He continued his work until forced to stop from ex-
haustion. Home address, Mrs. Anna Papadakis,
mother, Vlaheronitisa, Chania, Crete Island, Greece.



PAPPAS, PAUL J.



Private



Company M, 39th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Argonne Forest, France, Oc-
tober 12, 1918. When his company withdrew from
their position, Private Pappas, with one other sol-
dier, saw the enemy forming for a counterattack,
and, without thought of their danger, refused to
withdraw, but held this part of the line for several
hours by the efficient use of an automatic rifle, sub-
ject to withering machine-gun fire, during the entire
time. Home address, Peter Harlampy, friend, Niles,
Ohio.

PARADIS, ARTHUR Private

Company B, 103d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near the Belleau Woods, France,
July 18-24, 1918. Private Paradis volunteered as a
runner and carried messages through heavy con-
centrations of machine-gun fire. Single-handed, he
penetrated an enemy outpost and killed all of the
Germans who were on guard there. Home address,
Joseph Paradis, Mexico, Me.

PARADISO, TONY Private

Company D, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action at Epieds, France, July 23, 1918.
Fighting with rare courage at Epieds, Private Para-
diso bayonettod several Germans and then discov-
ering two machine-gunners in a tree, he crept
through the wheat fields alone and killed them.
Later he made several trips from Epieda to a dress-
ing station in the woods, traversing a road under
constant shell and machine-gun fire. Home ad-
dress, Louis Paradiso, father, Barra, Italy.



PARCELL, CHARLEY N Private

Company D, 317th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Nantillois, France, October
5, 1918. Carrying messages for the platoon com-
mander to squad leaders, under heavy enemy fire,
Private Parcell greatly aided the advance of his pla-
toon. Although twice wounded in the face by shrap-
nel, he continued his duties until ordered to the
dressing station. Home address, J. H. Parcell,
father, Rocky Mount, Va.

PARENT, EDDIE J Private

Company G, 26th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 10,
1918. While his company was suffering severe losses
from an enemy machine-gun, Private Parent, un-
aided, crawled forward and silenced the gun. Home
address, M. Parent, father, 17 Gilman Street, Bruns-
wick, Me.

PARENT, JOSEPH C Private

Battery C, 102d Field Artillery. For faithfulness
and great coolness in the execution of his duty on
April 20, 1918, when, although severely wounded in
the head and left leg, he continued, under heavy
shell fire, to repair the telephone lines and succeeded
in re-establishing communication. Home address,
Mrs. Mary L. Parent, mother, 117 South Main
Street, Webster, Mass.

PARKE, IRA S Private

Machine Gun Company, 107th Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Bory, France,
September 29, 1918. Private Parke, a machine-
gunner, although wounded three times during
the crossing of the La Selle River and the cap-
ture of the heights beyond, refused to leave the
field, and set a splendid example to his comrades.
Home address, Rev. Hervey C. Parke, brother, 50
Main Street, Amherst, Mass.

PARKER, CHARLES W. . Second Lieutenant
Company L, 371st Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Ardeuil, France, September
29 to October 1, 1918. Severely wounded in the
foot, September 29, Lieutenant Parker remained on
duty and ably commanded his platoon until October
1, 1918. Home address, Mrs. Jamie J. Parker,
Woodland, N. C.

PARKER, DONALD M Corporal

Deceased. Intelligence Personnel, 2d Battalion,
6th Regiment, U. S. M C. For extraordinary hero-
ism in action near Thiaucourt, France, September
15, 1918. Corporal Parker voluntarily joined an
officer and with him attacked and silenced a strong
machine-gun nest, menacing the left flank of the
line. He held the position in the face of strong op-
position until he was fatally wounded by a sniper.
Next of kin, Mrs. Ester J. Parker, mother, 281
Pleasant Street, Leominster, Mass.

PARKER, GEORGE E., Jr. . First Lieutenant
9th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near Medeah Ferme, France, October 8, 1918.
Gassed several times and his gas mask and pistol clip
shot from his belt while going through a barrage,
Lieutenant Parker continued to lead his company
forward to its objective. He continually took and
held first-line positions and repulsed several coun-
terattacks. When the commanding officer of his
battalion was cut off by the enemy he organized the
battalion and held off repeated counterattacks, the
while greatly outnumbered and fighting on three
sides. Home address, Mrs. Emma Giles Parker,
Plant City, Fla.

PARKER, HUGH C. . . First Lieutenant

320th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near Boisde Ogon, France, October 10, 1918.
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fire, and the casualties were becoming very heavy,
Lieutenant Parker crawled forward to within bomb-
ing distance of the enemy, and by killing one and
capturing two of the enemy with their machine-
guns, he enabled his platoon to continue its advance.
Home address, Walter J. Parker, father, Mount
Landing, Va.



PARKER, JOHN A Private

Company G, 9th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, Oc-
tober 8, 1918. In addition to his duties as runner,
Private Parker volunteered and assisted in cleaning
out many dugolts. At one dugout he was attacked
by a number of Germans; he counterattacked with
grenades, capturing ten prisoners and two light ma-
chine-guns Home address, John J. Parker, father,
Greenville, Texas.

PARKER, JOHN H Colonel

102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion at Seicheprey, France, April 20, 1918. During
the engagement at Seicheprey, he went out in a
withering hostile barrage to inspect his lines. Re-
peatedly he climbed upon the firing step of the
trench, and, standing there with his back toward
the enemy and with shell splinters falling about him,
he talked to his men in such cool, calm terms as to
reassure them and brace them up so that when he
left they were in a cheerful state of mind and in bet-
ter condition to ward against attack. A bronze oak
leaf is awarded Colonel Parker for the following act
of extraordinary heroism: On July 21, 1918, near
Trugny, France, he made a personal reconnaissance
over a front of about two kilometers on horseback in
the face of enemy fire and determined the strength
of the German forces to insure the most advantage-
ous approach for his troops to attack. Several
times he was an inspiring figure to his men under a
heavy artillery barrage and concentration of ma-
chine-gun fire. A bronze oak leaf is also awarded to
Colonel Parker for the following act of extraordin-
ary heroism: On July 25, 1918, on the road through
La Fere Wood, between Beuvardes and Le Channel,
France, a battalion just coming into the line was
halted, awaiting orders. Subjected suddenly to an
intense artillery concentration, the men, who had
only such cover as was afforded by the shallow
ditches along the road, were thrown into some con-
fusion. At that moment Colonel Parker came down
the road on horseback. Immediately appreciating
the situation, he twice rode down the line and back
again at a slow walk, stopping to talk with the men;
and thus by his fearless personal exposure to, and
disregard of, danger, he promptly steadied the
troops and prevented probable disorder at. an im-
portant juncture. Home address, Mrs. John H.
Parker, wife, Rutland Courts, Seventeenth Street,
Northwest, Washington, D. C.

PARKER, SAMUEL I. . Second Lieutenant
28th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near Exermont, France, October 5, 1918. With
total disregard for his own personal danger, Lieu-
tenant Parker advanced directly on a machine-gun
150 yards away while the enemy were firing directly
at him, and killed the gunner with his pistol. In the
town of Exermont his platoon was almost surround-
ed after having taken several prisoners and inflict-
ing heavy losses on the enemy; but despite the fact
that only a few men of the platoon were left, contin-
ued to fight until other troops came to their aid.
Home address, J. J. Parker, brother, Monroe, N. C.

PARKER, WILLIAM E Private

Company E, 323d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action at Bois de Manheulles, France,
November 9-11, 1918. Private Parker gave proof
of unhesitating devotion to duty and disregard for
personal safety, by continually volunteering and
carrying messages to various units, crossing zones



swept by machine-gun and artillery fire. Home ad-
dress, O. J. Parker, father, Verona, N. C.

PARKER, WILLIAM J Sergeant

Company A, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Septem-
ber 29, 1918. Severely wounded in the abdomen
while in charge of a detail carrying up trench mortar
ammunition, he refused to be evacuated, advancing
500 yards until his left arm was blown off by shell
fire. Refusing to be carried in a stretcher, which he
said was needed for more severely wounded men, he
walked two kilometers to the first-aid station.
Home address, Joseph C. Parker, Lexington, N. C.

PARKHILL, OAKLEY L. . Second Lieutenant
61st. Infantry For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion in the Bois des Fay, France, October 13 to
November 11, 1918. On October 13, Lieutenant
Parkhill, in company with another lieutenant, was
wounded by the explosion of a shell. Regardless
of his own wound, Lieutenant Parkhill administered
first aid to his companion, and carried him to a first-
aid station. After he was evacuated to the field hos-
pital, Lieutenant Parkhill refused to be evacuated
to the S. O. S. Hospital, and on October 18 returned
to duty with his company. During the period, Octo-
ber 25 to November 11, while in command of
Company E, 61st Infantry, he repeatedly exposed
himself to enemy fire while reconnoitering and
leading his company. Home address, Mrs. Clara
Parkhill, wife, Abbottsford, Wis.

PARMLEY, WILLIAM B Sergeant

Deceased. 18th Company, 5th Regiment, U. S.
M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France,
June 6, 1918. He gave the supreme proof of that
extraordinary heroism which will serve as an exam-
ple to hitherto untried troops. Next of kin, Shelton
B. Parmley, father, Newton, Iowa.

PARRIS, WORDEN W. . . First Lieutenant
2d Brigade, 1st Division. At Berzy-le-Sec,
France, July 21, 1918, while serving as an aide on
the brigade staff, he went through machine-gun fire
and artillery bombardment with heroic fearlessness
to obtain vital information from the front lines for
the division commander. Home address, A. K.
Parris, 728 Fifteenth Street, Northwest, Washing-
ton, D. C.

PARRISH, GRADY Sergeant

Company G, 167th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Cote-de-Chatillon, France,
October 16, 1918. After his platoon commander had
been severely wounded and his platoon had suffered
heavy casualties, he quickly reorganized the remain-
der of the platoon and personally led it in the at-
tack on Cote-de-Chatillon. By his daring acts,
coolness, and good judgment, he broke up a heavy
enemy counterattack on his front, thereby saving
his men and being an example of exceptional hero-
ism and devotion to duty. Home address, Mrs.
Oscar C. Parrish, mother, Enterprise, Okla.

PARSONS, J. K Colonel

39th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near Cuisy, France, September 27, 1918, to
October 11, 1918. Having volunteered to take
command of a battalion, whose commander had
been wounded, Colonel Parsons was knocked down
by hostile shell fire, but he succeeded in rallying his
men and kept them well organized, so as to with-
stand the heavy fire of the enemy. On the following
day he assumed command of the regiment and com-
manded it in successful attacks, refusing to be
evacuated after being so severely gassed that he was
unable to see. Home address, Mrs. J. K. Parsons,
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PASCHAL, PAUL C Major

30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion in the Bois D'Aigremont, France, July 15, 1918.
During the intense artillery bombardment preceding
the German drive of July 15, when the wounded
were so numerous that it was impossible to care for
them in the dressing stations, Major Paschal volun-
tarily gave up his dugout for the use of the wounded
and exposed himself to the heavy fire for ten hours.
After crossing the Marne, this officer placed himself
in the front line, in spite of the severe artillery bar-
rage, in order to direct the attack, capturing two
Btrongly fortified farmhouses and advancing his line
for a distance of four kilometers. After gaining the
position, he remained on duty for two days without
food, despite the fact that he had been wounded and
led. Home address, Mrs. Paul C. Paschal, 1820
icnt Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C.



PASSAFIUME, JOSEPH Private

Company G, 307th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action in the Argonne Forest, France,
September 29-30, 1918. Private Passafiume was
detailed as a member of a team of runners, four
teams having been sent to the battalion companies
with a message regarding the attack of September
30. On account of the extreme darkness, and the
fact that the companies had changed positions, all
the runners except Private Passafiume reported
back, being unsuccessful in the mission. Private
Passafiume continued on, however, reaching the
company to which he had been sent, and thinking
that the others may have been unsuccessful found
all the other companies, obtaining a signed receipt
of the message. He then found his way back and
reported to his battalion commander. Home ad-
dress. John Passafiume, father, Buffalo, N. Y.

PASSARD, ROBERT J Corporal

Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action
near Vierzy, France, July 18, 1918. He led his
squad in the attack with conspicuous bravery and
utter disregard for his own safety. Although
wounded three times he refused to go to the rear for
medical attention and remained at his post on the
firing line until his company was relieved the follow-
ing night. Throughout the fight he rendered valu-
able assistance to his platoon leader, assisted in re-
organizing the company after the attack and prepar-
ing the position for counterattack.

PATERCITY, ADAM Bugler

Company F, 114th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October 12,
1918. He held his position in the face of an enemy
counterattack, silenced with his pistol one machine-
gun nest, and, unaided, brought in three prisoners
from another. Home address, Max Patercity,
father, Trenton, N. J.

PATON, NOEL E Sergeant

Company A. 344th Battalion, Tank Corps. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Woel, France,
September 14, 1918. While on a reconnaissance
patrol under heavy machine-gun fire, Sergeant Pa-
ton was seriously wounded and ordered to the rear.
Refusing to seek safety, he crawled to the assistance
of two comrades, whom he had seen disappear under
a burst of shrapnel, and, with one arm useless, at-
tempted to render aid while he was himself suffering
from loss of blood. Home address, Mrs. J. L. Allen,
mother, Fayetteville, N. C.

PATRICK, WILLIAM E Chaplain

23d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion during operations on the Meuse River, France,
November 1-1 1, 1918. During this period Chaplain
Patrick constantly exposed himself to the enemy
fire, while giving first aid to the wounded and assist-



ing in their evacuation. Home address, Mrs. Una
Warren Patrick, wife. The Rectory, St. Paul's
Church, North Andover, Mass.

PATTEN, JAMES H Corporal

Deceased. Company D, 109th Infantry. He was
an example to the men of his platoon when they
were under fire for the first time, near Cond6-en-
Brie, France, July 17, 1918. He continually circu-
lated among his men, encouraging and cautioning
them. Mortally wounded by shrapnel, he refused
to be evacuated, but stayed with his platoon until
he died, with a last word of encouragement on his
Ups. Next of kin, Simon P. Moffett, uncle, 3032
North Marshall Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

PATTEN, LOUIS P Major

147th Infantry. Major Patten (then captain)
was seriously wounded in the shoulder while leading
his company, but after being tagged for evacuation
at the dressing station, his insistent request for per-
mission to his command was granted, and he contin-
ued to lead his company until the division was re-
lieved. Home address, Toledo, Ohio.

PATTERSON, ALFRED B. Jr

First Lieutenant

Pilot, Air Service, 93d Aero Squadron. For extra-
ordinary heroism in action in the region of Moiry,
France, September 29, 1918. While on a patrol
with two other machines, he attacked an enemy
formation of seven planes (Fokker type) that were
protecting a biplace plane. They destroyed the
biplace and four of the Fokkers, forcing the remain-
ing three to retire. A bronze oak leaf, for extra-
ordinary heroism in action in the region of Moiry,
France, October 23, 1918. He led a formation for
the purpose of protecting our bombing planes, the
accompanying planes being obliged to return, due
to engine trouble. Despite this fact, Lieutenant
Patterson proceeded on the mission alone. He
sighted an enemy patrol of nine machines (Fokker
type) and attacked them, driving one down.
Home address, A. B. Patterson, father, 438 Franklin
Avenue, Wilkinsburg, Pa.

PATTERSON, EARL H Corporal

Battery D. 109th Field Artillery. For extraor-
dinary heroism in action near Apremont, France,
October 4, 1918. While acting as runner for the bat-
talion, Corporal Patterson constantly exposed him-
self to shell fire. While taking a message to the bat-
talion commander at Apremont he was wounded,
but, regardless of his own suffering and danger, en-
deavored to carry a comrade, who was mortally
wounded, to a place of safety. He then delivered
the message before he would allow his wounds to be
dressed. Home address, Mrs. William Patterson,
mother, 23 North Washington Street, Wilkes-
Barre. Pa.

PATTON, GEORGE S., Jr Colonel

Tank Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action
near Cheppy, France, September 26, 1918. Colonel
Patton displayed conspicuous courage, coolness,
energy, and intelligence in directing the advance of
his brigade down the valley of the Aire. Later he
rallied a force of disorganized infantry and led it
forward, behind the tanks, under heavy machine-
gun and artillery fire until he was wounded. Un-
able to advance further, Colonel Patton continued
to direct the operations of his unit until all arrange-
ments for turning over the command were complet-
ed. Home address, Mrs. George S. Patton, wife,
1004 Clover Building, Milk Street, Boston, Mass.

PAUL, HUBERT C Private

Ambulance Company 337, Medical Department,
339th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near Kadish, Russia, September 27-28, 1918.
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fantry in action against the Bolsheviks, Private Paul
for two days and nights made his way through
swamps and forests to administer first aid and carry
wounded to the dressing station. His work at all
times was accomplished under sweeping machine-
gun and intense artillery fire, making it necessary
for him to crawl on his hands and knees for long dis-
tances. Home address, Mrs. Belle Paul, mother,
1404 South Center Street, Terre Haute, Ind.

PAUL, JOHN .... Private (First Class)
Deceased. Sanitary Service Unit 524. For extra-
ordinary heroism in action near Fismes, France,
August 9, 1918. After driving his ambulance con-
tinuously for a period of 15 hours, Private Paul vol-
untarily left his post and went four kilometers in
advance for wounded, traveling a road subjected to
heavy machine-gun and shell fire. He was instantly
killed by a shell after returning with these wounded
men and carrying them to a dugout. Next of kin,
John Searing Paul, 619 East Street, Paterson, N. J.

PAULEY, WILLARD E Private

15th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion. He
showed the greatest determination and courage at
Bois de Belleau, France, on June 2, 1918, when he
maintained communication between the firing line
and his headquarters by visual signaling. Knocked
down twice, he remained at his post in the open for
several hours under heavy shell fire. Home address,
Mrs. Adkins, mother, St. Albans, W.Va.

PAULSON, ARTHUR .... Sergeant

Deceased. Company A, 59th Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Brieulles,
France, September 29, 1918. While fearlessly
exposing himself by walking along the front line,
in order to convey orders to his platoon, Sergeant
Paulson was shot three times through the stomach.
He nevertheless refused to go to the rear until he
had conducted the platoon to its new position, and
then declined assistance, walking 500 yards under
fire to the dressing station. Upon arriving there, he
insisted on sitting up, saying that the stretchers
were needed for others. He died shortly afterward,
having exhibited exceptional qualities of leadership,
courage, and devotion to duty. Next of kin, Mrs.
Anna Paulson, mother, 501 Linden Street, Cadillac,
Mich.

PAUSTIAN, HERMAN G Private

Company D, 316th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Verdun, France, November
7, 1918. Private Paustian advanced ahead of his
battalion during a heavy barrage trying to locite a
small group of Americans, who had become lost. For
two days and nights he carried messages from one
shell hole to another, having no food or water during
that period. His work was carried on under intense
bombardment at all times, but with great courage
he remained at his task, killing at least two enemy
snipers. Home address, Elma Paustian, mother,
3871 East Sixty-second Street, Kansas City, Mo.

PAYNE, CARL C. . . . First Lieutenant
20th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraor-
ordinary heroism in action near Longuyon, France,
September 16, 1918. Starting on a very important
daylight bombing mission with five other planes, as
observer he went on alone when the other five planes
were forced to turn back. On crossing the German
line, he was attacked by three enemy planes. Using
his guns to keep the enemy at bay, he went on,
reached his objective, and dropped his bombs on the
railroad junction, cutting the line. On the way back
four more planes joined in the attack, but, keeping
them at bay with his guns, he reached the allied