troying one of the eight German planes which had
attacked him, he was turning to our lines, when he
saw seven Fokkers attack an allied biplane. He at-
tacked the Germans and saved the biplane, but was
himself driven down, shot through the heart. Next
of kin, Mrs. F. H. Putnam, .mother, 47 Englewood
Avenue, Brookline, Mass.
PUTNAM, HARRY P.
Private
Company H, 105th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September
30, 1918. He exhibited exceptional bravery in vol-
untarily leaving shelter, going forward under heavy
shell and machine-gun fire and bringing back to our
lines several wounded comrades. Home address,
Frank Putnam, 31 Wall Street, Amsterdam, N. Y.
PYLES, ADAM . . . Private (First Class)
Deceased. Company L, 166th Infantry. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near St. Georges,
France, October 15, 1918. Seeing his comrades
either killed or wounded, immediately after seeking
shelter, Private Pyles, undeterred, continually vol-
unteered and carried messages over territory cov-
ered by violent artillery fire, incessant machine-gun
fire, and accurate sniping until he was killed by this
heavy fire. Next of kin, Miss Kate Pyles, sister,
325 South Columbus Street, Lancaster, Ohio.
PYNE, PERCY RIVINGTON First Lieutenant
103d Aero Pursuit Squadron, Air Service. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Dun-sur-
Meuse, France, October 23, 1918. While protecting
three planes on a photographic mission, he attacked
and drove off five enemy machines (type Fokker).
Later another German formation of seven (type
Fokker) was encountered, but despite the odds Lieu-
tenant Pyne swung up into the midst of the enemy
and scattered them, diving on one of the Fokkers
and sending it crashing to the ground. Home ad-
dress, P. R. Pine, father, 680 Park Avenue, New
York City.
PYRAH, GEORGE W. ..... Private
Company F, 117th Engineers. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Sommerance, France, Octo-
ber 15, 1918. Private Pyrah and three other sol-
diers were detailed to cut wire in advance of the in-
fantry during an attack on the enemy lines. While
carrying out the mission they were fired upon by a
machine-gun at close range, which killed one and
wounded another. He fired into the nest, wounded
the gunner, and disabled the gun, then charged the
group with his bayonet and captured three prison-
ers. Home address, John William Pyrah, brother,
5619 Stokes Street, Gtg., Philadelphia, Pa.
QUICK, ARTHUR H Corporal
Headquarters Company, 6th Field Artillery. At
Villers Tournelle, Cantigny sector, France, on May
1, 1918, he displayed distinguished bravery in leav-
ing his shelter during a heavy bombardment and
going to the assistance of a wounded man who was
lying exposed in the open. Home address, Mrs.
Elizabeth Quick, mother, Kansas City, Kan.
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QUICK, JOHN H Sergeant Major
Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment, U. S.
M. C. On June 6, 1918, he volunteered and assisted
in taking a truck load of ammunition and material
into Bouresche, France, over a road swept by artil-
lery and machine-gun fire, thereby relieving a criti-
cal situation. Home address, Miss Emma Quick,
sister, Charlestown, W.Va.
QUINN, HENRY Private
Company I, 137th Infantry. On May 29, 1918,
at Cantigny, France, in response to a call for volun-
teers to penetrate a heavy enemy barrage and obtain
definite information concerning tanks and condi-
tions of enemy front line, he accomplished his mis-
sion to the imminent peril of his own life. Home ad-
dress, Mrs. S. E. Quinn, mother, Route 3, North
Monroe, La.
QUINN, JAMES H Sergeant
Company I, 308th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Revillon, France, September
10, 1918. Sergeant Quinn volunteered and accom-
panied a patrol, which was sent out for the purpose
of capturing prisoners. Crawling through No Man's
Land, he came upon two Germans occupying an out-
post. In the struggle that ensued the enemy was
overpowered, but the exploit brought forth a des-
tructive fire of rifles and rifle grenades from the
enemy, through which Sergeant Quinn successfully
maneuvered back to his lines, bringing his captives
with him. Home address, Mrs. Mary L. Quinn,
mother, 1660 Monroe Avenue, New York City.
QUINN, JIM Second Lieutenant
28th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. With a
small platoon he attacked and captured a fortified
French farmhouse in an open field. He so cou-
rageously and skillfully handled his men that this
German strongpoint, held by 100 men and five ma-
chine-guns, was promptly captured. Home ad-
dress, Mrs. Jim Quinn, Memphis, Tenn.
QUINN, JOHN J First Lieutenant
139th Aero Squadron. For extraordinary hero-
ism in action near Bantheville, France, October 23,
1918. While patrolling the lines, Lieutenant Quinn,
with one other pilot, sighted and attacked four en-
emy machines (Fokker type). Several additional
enemy planes joined the first four, and, notwith-
standing his great odds, he sent one machine crash-
ing to the earth. Motor trouble forced him to
drive straight through the enemy formation, and,
although followed and his machine badly damaged,
he was able to outmaneuver and escape from his
adversaries. Home address, August N. J. Quinn,
father, 407 Post Office Building, Philadelphia, Pa.
QUINN, JOHN J Sergeant
Battery F, 10th Field Artillery. For extraordin-
ary heroism in action near Greves'Farm, France,
July 15, 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers,
Sergeant Quinn, with eight other soldiers, manned
two guns of a French battery, which had been de-
serted by the French during the unprecedented fire,
after many casualties had been inflicted on their
forces. For two hours he remained at his post and
poured an effective fire into the ranks of the enemy.
Home address, Mrs. Sophie C. Quinn, mother, 815
Bucking Lane Place, Chicago, 111.
QUINTON, R Lieutenant Colonel
452d Field Artillery, French Army. Attached to
2d Division, U. S. Army. For extraordinary hero-
ism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October
3-17, 1918. During the attack on Blanc Mont,
Lieutenant Colonel Quinton, undeterred by heavy
shell fire, personally made reconnaissances to the
front each day and secured information of the en-
emy to determine locations for his batteries. Home
address not given.
QUIRI, ROBERT Sergeant
Deceased. Company F, 310th Infantry. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt,
France, September 18, 1918. Leading a patrol un-
der heavy fire, Sergeant Quiri was able to protect an
unprotected portion of his line until the next unit
could take it over. He was at all times an inspira-
tion to his men, continually exposing himself to
danger, while assuring their safety and comfort.
After having his legs blown off and receiving other
wounds, he gave all necessary information to his
successor, before allowing himself to be carried
away. He died soon after reaching the dressing
station. Next of kin, Charles A. Quiri, father, 115
McCarthy Street, Easton, Pa.
RABB, IRVING . . . Private (First Class)
Company A, 107th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October
18, 1918. When the advance of his battalion was
checked by heavy machine-gun fire, Private Rabb,
with two other soldiers, went forward under
heavy fire to reconnoiter the enemy positions. By
effective rifle fire, they drove the gunners from two
machine-gun nests into a dugout nearby, which they
captured, together with 35 prisoners, including three
officers. Home address, Mrs. Gertrude Rabb,
mother, 510 West 146th Street, New York City.
RABORN, JOHN Private
Company A, 7th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Bois de Belleau, France, June
21, 1918. While making his way to a first-aid station
after being wounded in five places by machine-gun
bullets and shrapnel, he encountered two Germans.
His own rifle having been shot away, Private Ra-
born picked up a rifle lying nearby and shot one of
the Germans: and, in a bayonet duel with the other
German, killed him also, after he himself had been
wounded again during the encounter. Home ad-
dress, Mrs. Martheling Raborn, mother, Staple-
ton, Ga.
RACHEK, JOHN .... First Lieutenant
104th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion at Trugny, France, July 22, 1918. Although he
had been twice wounded, he refused to be evacuated
and continued on duty with his company during the
attack and capture of Trugny under heavy fire until
he was incapacitated by a third wound. Home ad-
dress, Mrs. John Rachek, wife, in care of McDon-
ald, Governors Island, N. Y.
RADEVICK, RADOVAN .... Private
Deceased. Company A, 4th Infantry. For extra-
ordinary heroism in action near Grand Ballois Farm,
France, July 14-15, 1918. During an intense shell
and gas bombardment, Private Radevick repeatedly
volunteered and carried messages and assisted in
caring for the wounded at great personal risk. Next
of kin, Malica Radevick, mother, Berane, Monte-
negro.
RAFALSKY, NIZEL Sergeant
Sanitary Detachment, 115th Infantry. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near Verdun, during
the drive in which this regiment took part in the
vicinity of the Meuse. Sergeant Rafalsky displayed
great courage and presence of mind in attending to
the wounded, not only of the organization to which
he was attached but also of those in adjoining organ-
izations. The exceptionally valuable service per-
formed by this soldier was done under heavy shell
and machine-gun fire. Home address, Solomon
Rafalsky, 711 South Charles Street, Baltimore, Md.
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RAFFINGTON, CHARLES S. . . . Private
Medical Department, 2d Engineers. During the
day and night of June 2-3, 1918, he exposed himself
to severe and continuous fire beyond the call of duty
in order to bring aid to wounded engineers and ma-
rines. Home address, A. D. Raffington, 12 West
Tenth Street, Hutchinson, Kansas.
RAGSDALE, IRVING LeNOIS . . .
Second Lieutenant
356th Infantry. For repeated acts of extraordin-
ary heroism in action near Beaufort, France, No-
vember 4, 1918, and near Laneuville, France, No-
vember 6, 1918. Advancing across open ground
under intense machine-gun and artillery fire on No-
vember 4, 1918, Lieutenant Ragsdale killed an en-
emy machine-gunner with his automatic pistol.
Later he again crossed an open field under terrific
machine-gun fire, killing two enemy gunners who
were retarding the advance. On November 6, dur-
ing an intense shell and gas bombardment of Laneu-
ville, he repeatedly exposed himself while assisting
the wounded. Home address, Mrs. Reina Vosgieu
Ragsdale, 18 Rue Sauffray, Paris, France.
RAIBLE, JOSEPH C., Jr. . . First Lieutenant
147th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraor-
dinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry,
France, July 5, 1918. Lieutenant Raible and three
other pilots, at an altitude of 4,700 meters, attacked
an enemy formation of eight battle planes flying at
an altitude of 5,000 meters. The German machines
dived on them and Lieutenant Raible engaged two
in combat. In a hard fight, lasting five minutes and
finishing at an altitude of 3,000 meters, he shot down
one of the attacking party and drove off the other.
Home address, J. C. Raible, 2102 Chestnut Street,
Hannibal, Mo.
RAINES, LESTER Private
Company C, 309th Machines-Gun Battalion. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Grand-Pr6,
France, October 29 to November 2, 1918. During
the five days of operations, Private Raines worked
without hesitation carrying messages through con-
stant shell fire, and, acting as guide for ration par-
ties, his information at all times proving most valu-
able and accurate. Home address, Mrs. Ollie
Raines, R. F. D. 2, Box 8, Ripley, W.Va.
RALEIGH, WALTER J. . Private (First Class)
Company A, 107th Ammunition Train. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north
of Soissons, France, September 4, 1918. During a
heavy enemy bombardment a shell burst near two
ammunition trucks that were being unloaded at a
dump, blowing up one truck and setting fire to the
other. Disregarding the warnings of bystanders,
Private Raleigh rushed forward, cranked the engine
of the burning truck and assisted in backing it to a
place of safety while others extinguished the fire.
His conspicuous bravery was the means of saving
a large quantity of ammunition. Home address,
Daniel Raleigh, father, Menasha, Wis.
RAMPSCH, JOHN Sergeant
Company G, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19,
1918. During offensive operations near Soissons,
Sergeant Rampsch was severely wounded in the
neck, but continued to lead his platoon until forced
to retire from loss of blood. Home address, Mrs.
Mary Rampsch, mother, 4608 South Wood Street,
Chicago, 111.
RAMSDELL, RALPH Corporal
Deceased. Company D, 103d Machine-Gun Bat-
talion. For extraordinary heroism in action at
Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. Under
terrific artillery and machine-gun fire, Corporal
Ramsdell displayed exceptional bravery in hunting
for machine-gun nests. He was killed while en-
gaged in this hazardous work. Next of kin, Mrs.
William Ramsdell, Box 25, South Waterboro, Me.
RAMSEY, EARL E Sergeant
Company G, 353rd Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near the Barricourt Woods,
France, November 2, 1918. Sergeant Ramsey was
leading the first section of a combat platoon when
it encountered machine-gun fire of such intensity
that the entire advance was threatened. Realizing
the gravity of the situation he stepped out into the
open ahead of his men in order to direct them more
effectively, inspiring them by his bravery. He was
seriously wounded a few minutes later. Home
address, T. J. Ramsey, father, Cedarville, Kan.
RAMSEY, HENRY .... First Sergeant
Company F, 362d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action during the Argonne offensive,
France, September 26-29, 1918. For three days
Sergeant Ramsey kept his men well organized, and
when he was gassed and severely wounded in the
chest, insisted that other men more seriously wound-
ed than he be removed from the field before he
would permit anyone to assist him to the dressing
station. For the following act of extraordinary
heroism in action near the Scheldt River, Belgium,
October 31, 1918, Sergeant Ramsey is awarded a
bar, to be worn with the Distinguished Service
Cross : When the advance of the front line was held
up by fire from a machine-gun nest 300 yards to the
front, Sergeant Ramsey, with two others, crossed
the open field in the face of fire from enemy artillery,
machine-guns and snipers. Charging the nest, they
killed two of the crew, wounded two others and cap-
tured five, together with the gun. Home address,
Mrs. Victoria Ramsey, mother, New Bedford, Mass.
RANCOURT, JOHN I
First Lieutenant
Observer, 88th Aero Squadron, 103d Field Artil-
lery. Richard C. M. Page, first lieutenant, pilot,
Air Service. For extraordinary heroism in action
near Fismes, France, August 9, 1918. These officers
were detailed to fly without escort on a visual recon-
naissance over the enemy's lines. They were at-
tacked by six enemy battle planes 1800 meters over
Fismes. The Americans unhesitatingly fought this
superior number of the enemy. Lieutenant Ran-
court was three times seriously wounded in the legs
above the knees, yet he continued to operate his ma-
chine-gun and shot down one of the enemy planes.
In spite of the fact that his elevator controls on one
side had been shot away, Lieutenant Page skillfully
maneuvered the plane throughout the combat and
piloted it safely back to his airdrome. Home ad-
dress, Miss Florence Rancourt, sister, 1271 North
Main Street, Providence, R. I.
RAND, GEORGE E. . . . First Lieutenant
353d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion in Bois de Barricourt, France, November 2,
1918. He led his platoon in the face of terrific ma-
chine-gun fire, capturing four machine-guns and
their crews, thereby facilitating the advance of the
command. Over half of his men were either killed
or wounded before reaching the objective. Home
address, George L. Rand, father, Detroit, Me.
RANDALL, MEED A ..... Sergeant
Company A, 120th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Catillan, France, October 19,
1918. When the advance was held up by enemy
machine-gun fire, Sergeant Randall volunteered and
led his platoon, which consisted of only eight men,
under heavy enemy fire, in a successful attack on a
machine-gun nest outflanking and putting same
out of action, thereby enabling his company to con-
tinue advancing. Home address, Mrs. Annie
Randall, mother, R. F. D., Vaiden, Miss.
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RANDALL, SAMUEL J Private
Company L, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October
15, 1918. Accompanied by an officer and three
other soldiers, he made a recpnnaissaance of the
River La Selle, the journey being made under con-
stant heavy machine-gun fire. To secure the de-
sired information it was necessary to wade the
stream for the entire distance. Home address, John
Randall, father, R. F. D. 1, Beaver Dam, N. Y.
RANDLES, HAROLD J Corporal
Company G, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C. In the
Bois de Belleau, France, on June 6, 1918, in deliver-
ing messages, he voluntarily chose the most direct
route, although it was through a machine-gun bar-
rage, to deliver information which prevented the
bombardment of positions that had just been occu-
pied. He took the path of danger to save his com-
ades. Home address Mrs. Rilla Smith Randies,
312 North Street, Rochester, N. Y.
RANSON, JOHN O. . . . First Lieutenant
Deceased. 371st Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Ardeuil, France, September
29, 1918. iWhen his company was held up by an
enemy machine-gun nest, Lieutenant Ranson vol-
unteered and led his platoon in an attack on the po-
sition and, while attempting to carry out his mis-
sion, was killed. Next of kin, Mrs. John O. Ranson,
wife, 335 Liberty Street, Charlotte, N. C.
RAPP, FRED N Corporal
Deceased. Machine-Gun Company, 59th Infan-
try. For extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois
de Fay, France, October 6, 1918. While exposed to
an exceptionally heavy barrage in the Bois de Fay,
Corporal Rapp left his shelter and went to the aid
of a seriously wounded comrade. He was killed by
a fragment from a high-explosive shell while in the
performance of this gallant mission. Next of kin,
Mrs. Sarah Rapp, mother, Shorty, Wyo.
RASCOE, ROBERT R Sergeant
Sanitary Detachment, 120th Infantry. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near Becquigny,
France, October 10, 1918. Going forward to estab-
lish an aid post, Sergeant Rascoe, finding that the
advance had already started, took his position in the
front line and, exposed to terrific fire, cared for the
wounded until the medical department was brought
up. Later, while bringing up rations, he encoun-
tered shell fire and, although wounded and knocked
down, he quickly regained his feet and completed
his mission. Home address, E. R. Rascoe, father,
Reidsville. N. C.
RASMUSSEN, ALEXANDER . . . Major
Deceased. 28th Infantry. He proceeded to his
post of command in spite of heavy bombardment
in order to save important papers and while thus
engaged was killed by shell fire May 4, 1918. Next
of kin, Severin Rasmussen, father, R. F. D. 5,
Sherwood, Oreg.
RASSMUSSEN, CARL Private
Company B, 39th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Bois de Brieulles, France,
September 27, 1918. Private Rassmussen, a
company runner, volunteered and made two trips
from the post of command of his own regiment to
that of the regiment adjoining his own, passing each
time more than a thousand yards under intense
enemy machine-gun fire. Home address, Jacob
Rassmussen, Grand Rapids, Mich.
RATENBURG, HERBERT . . . Sergeant
Sanitary Detachment, 101st Machine-Gun Bat-
talion. For extraordinary heroism in action north
of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 22, 1918. Al-
though wounded in three places by machine-gun
bullets, he followed the attack and continued his
duty, thereby inspiring his comrades. Home ad-
dress, Mrs. S. P. Ratenburg, grandmother, 16 East
Turnpike Street, Manchester, Conn.
RATKOVICH, PETER Private
Company C, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Varennes, France, Septem-
ber 26, 1918. With two other soldiers, he, on his
own initiative, led a charge on an enemy machine-
gun nest, and, although severely wounded, pressed
forward, wounding three and capturing three of the
enemy. Home address, Viddo Ratkovitch, cousin,
Box 321, Amador, Cal.
RATH, HOWARD G. . . Second Lieutenant
Observer, 96th Aero Squadron. For extraordin-
ary heroism in action between Chambley and Xam-
mes, France, September 13, 1918. While acting as
leading observer of a flight of three planes, he was
attacked by 15 enemy planes. In spite of the fact
that his formation was surrounded by an enemy five
times as large, he carried out successfully his mis-
sion and bombed his objective. In the return run-
ning fight he and his pilot continued the unequal
fight and succeeded in returning to their airdrome
with valuable information. Home address, Walter
F. Rath, brother, Pasadena, Cal.
RAULT, JEAN EMILE Captain
5th R. I. C., French Army. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Handiaumont, France, Sep-
tember 26, 1918. In making a local attack in the
Bois de Mannheulles, Captain Rault, by skillful
maneuvering, succeeded in cutting off the retreat of
an entire company of the enemy.
RAVISSE, HENRI Captain
French Army. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near Montsec, France, September 13, 1918.
Riding ahead of his lines, under most terrific fire,
Captain Ravisse established and maintained liaison
with the next American division. On many occas-
ions he rendered most valuable assistance to the
allied armies, undertaking most perilous missions to
insure communications between troops.
RAY, JOHN E Captain
Medical Corps, 119th Infantry. For extraordin-
ary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, Sep-
tember 29, 1918. Establishing his first-aid station
in the front line, he advanced with the infantry. He
continued on with the troops, caring for the wound-
ed, until he himself was so badly wounded that he
was evacuated. He died from his wounds a few days
later. Next of kin, Mrs. John E. Ray, mother,
Raleigh, N. C.
RAY, LEE M Sergeant-Major
39th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near St. Thibaut, France, August 5, 1918.
Sergeant-Major Ray (then a corporal clerk of head-
quarters) volunteered and delivered important op-
erations messages to the French regiments attack-
ing on the left flank of the 39th Infantry. He made
his way for about one and one-half miles through
heavy artillery, machine-gun and sniping fire, para-
llel to the enemy's line, located the French head-
quarters, and delivered the message in time to stop
flanking attacks by the enemy. Home address, Mrs.
Cuba E. Ray, 1035 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa.
RAYKMAN, ROY Sergeant
Battery A, 151st Field Artillery. For extraordin-
ary heroism in action near the Cote de Chatillon,
France, October 26, 1918. During a heavy bom-
bardment of his ammunition train, when one man
and twelve horses were killed and several men
wounded, Sergeant Raykman displayed coolness
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and quick judgment in cutting loose the dead horses
and straightening out the train. He then returned
through the shell fire and searched in the darkness
until he found all the wounded. Home address,
C. E. VanAlstyne, sister, 13H Fifth Street, North-
east, Minneapolis, Minn.
RAYMOND, FRANK K Corporal
Company M, 126th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Romagne, France, October
14, 1918. In the attack on Cote Dame Marie, the
126th Infantry was held up owing to intense ma-
chine-gun fire and grenades. Corporal Raymond
volunteered as a member of a combat patrol which
cut through the enemy lines, captured ten machine-
guns, killed and captured 15 of the enemy, and
forced others to surrender. They cleared that part
of the Cote Dame Marie of the enemy, enabling the
regiment to continue their advance. Home address,
Mrs. E. Raymond, mother, Tent City, Mich.
RAYMOND, ROBERT FULTON . .
First Lieutenant
27th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For extraor-
dinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry,
France, June 24, 1918. He piloted one machine in a
formation of three which was escorting three recon-
naissance planes over enemy territory. On account