of motor trouble, he was unable to keep up with his
companions, and while thus detached was attacked
by an enemy machine. In spite of the condition of
his engine and his presence far within the German
lines, he vigorously attacked the German plane and
destroyed it, after which he succeeded in rejoining
his patrol. Home address, Judge Robert F. Ray-
mond, Superior Court House, Boston, Mass.

RAYNER, IRA C Sergeant

Company G, 28th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Nonsar, France, September
12, 1918. Although under fire for the first time and
very ill with a high fever, Sergeant Rayner took
charge of the platoon after the platoon leader had
been killed, and effectively directed it for two days,
in spite of his physical condition, refusing to be
evacuated until in a state of collapse. Home ad-
dress, T. H. Rayner, father, Durant, Miss.

REA, LEONARD E. . . Second Lieutenant
5th Regiment, U. S. M. C. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October
4, 1918. Lieutenant Rea retained command of his
platoon after receiving a severe wound, which ren-
dered him unable to move without assistance and
would not leave the line until ordered by his com-
manding officer. Home address, Leonard L. Rea,
father, Auburn, N. Y.

REACH, HARRY B Private

Company K, 110th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Varennes, France, September
27, 1918. Acting as a company runner Private
Reach voluntarily carried numerous messages under
heavy machine-gun fire, displaying marked courage
and devotion to duty. Home address, Jospeh
Reach, brother, Corneys Point, N. J.

READ, ROSS E Private

Company D, 1st Engineers. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Cantigny, France, May 28,
1918. Private Read voluntarily went forward over
an area swept by machine-gun fire to the aid of a
wounded comrade, who was entangled in barbed
wire. He worked in a perilously exposed position
until he extricated his companion and carried him
to safety. Home address, V. H. Read, father, 7903
Fifty-ninth Avenue, Southeast, Portland, Ore.

REAM, BERTRAM L Corporal

Company B, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion. In the
Bois de Belleau, France, on June 17, 1918, he and a



comrade left shelter and went 200 yards in the open
under fire of the enemy and carried a wounded in-
fantry soldier back to his lines, thereby demonstrat-
ing heroic and voluntary disregard of self to save
one who could not help himself. Home address,
Albert Ream, father, 331 South Market, Eliza-
bethtown. Pa.



RECKTENWALD, JACOB



Sergeant



Company C, 315th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Cibercy, France, November
7-10, 1918. On the night of November 7, Sergeant
Recktenwald risked his own life in heavy artillery
fire, going from shell hole to shell hole helping his
wounded comrades. On November 10 he distrib-
uted rations to the men of his company under shell
and machine-gun fire. Home address, Mrs. Frieda
Recktenwald, mother, 2213 Tulip Street, Philadel-
phia, Pa.

RED, HAROLD D Corporal

Headquarters Battery A, 122d Field Artillery.
For extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois de
Bantheville, France, October 30, 1918. Under
heavy shell fire, Corporal Red crawled 200 meters
to a shell hole in order to draw a sketch of the en-
emy's position. Home address, Mrs. Robert W.
Haynie, sister, Abilene, Texas.

REDICK, FREDC Captain

146th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near Montfaucon, France, September 26, 1918.
Severely wounded in the head and leg while leading
his company, Captain Redick refused to go to the
rear, though he was ordered to do so by the battal-
ion commander and attending surgeon, continuing
in the attack and inspiring his men by his conspicu-
ous bravery. Home address, John I. Redick,
Wooster. Ohio.

REDIKER, PAUL W Corporal

Company M, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Sergy, northeast of Chateau-
Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. He twice volun-
teered to carry messages from company headquar-
ters to the battalion post of command through
heavy machine-gun fire and artillery barrage. He
assisted in gathering the elements of the company
together after the assault. He volunteered for ev-
ery dangerous duty and in broad daylight, in full
sight of the enemy, dragged wounded to places of
shelter. Home address, Paul Rediker, father, 515
Manistique Avenue, Manistique, Mich.

REDWOOD, GEORGE B. . . First Lieutenant
Deceased. 28th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action at Seicheprey, France, March 28,
1918. With great daring he led a patrol of our men
into a dangerous portion of the enemy trenches,
where the patrol surrounded a party nearly double
their own strength, captured a greater number than
themselves, drove off an enemy rescuing party, and
made their way back to our lines with four prisoners,
from whom valuable information was taken. He is
also awarded an oak-leaf cluster, to be worn with
the Distinguished Service Cross, for the following
act of extraordinary heroism: At Cantigny, France,
May 29, 1918, he conducted himself fearlessly to
obtain information of the enemy's action. Although
wounded, he volunteered to reconnoiter the enemy's
line, which was reported to be under consolidation.
While making a sketch of the German position on
this mission he was under heavy fire, and C9ntinued
his work after being fatally wounded until it was
completed. The injuries sustained at this time caus-
ed his death. Next of kin, John Redwood, Stock
Exchange Building, Baltimore, Md.

REECE, B. CARROL . . First Lieutenant
102d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion in the Bois d'Ormont, France, October 23-28,
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ful actions, Lieutenant Reece was twice thrown vio-
lently to the ground and rendered unconscious by
bursting shells, but upon recovering consciousness
he immediately reorganized his scattered command
and consolidated his position. On several occasions,
under heavy enemy machine-gun fire, he crawled far
in advance of his front line and rescued wounded
men who had taken refuge in shell holes. Home ad-
dress, John E. Reece, brother, Butler, Tenn.

REED, ALBERT J Corporal

Headquarters Company, 147th Field Artillery.
For extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny,
north of Soissons, France, August 30, 1918. While
stationed in an observation post which was heavily
bombarded with gas and high-explosive shells, he
assisted in carrying to the rear through this heavy
fire another member of the party who was seriously
wounded, it being possible to proceed only by going
from one shell hole to another. After accomplish-
ing this mission he returned to his post of duty
under the same severe fire. Home address, John A.
Reed, father, Haywood, Olaneda County, Cal.

REED, CECIL E. . . Private (First Class)
Company E, 353d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Barricourt, France, Novem-
ber 2, 1918. When the advance of his platoon was
held up by severe machine-gun fire, Private Reed
left cover, advanced across open ground and opened
fire on the enemy nest with rifle grenades. After
twice returning to obtain more grenades, he suc-
ceeded with a well-directed shot in driving the en-
emy crew from the nest, whereupon they were
killed by other members of his company. Home ad-
dress, Otis Reed, father, Stratton, Neb.

REED, EDGAR F Sergeant

Deceased. Company E, 61st Infantry. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action at Bois des Rappes,
France, October 14-16, 1918, and at Aincreville,
France, October 31 and November 2, 1918. On
October 16 Sergeant Reed made his way through the
German line, carrying a wounded companion. Al-
though wounded and burned by mustard gas, he re-
mained on duty, refusing to be evacuated. On Oc-
tober 31, he volunteered and materially assisted in
the holding of Aincreville while the defense was or-
ganized. On November 2 he received a wound from
which he later died, but he remained at his post act-
ing as sniper for four hours. Next of kin, Mrs. Jane
Reed, mother, 1814 North La Fontaine Street,
Kokomo. Ind.

REED, EUGENE B

Pharmacist's Mate (Second Class)
U. S. N. f attached to 5th Regiment, U. S. M. C.
For extraordinary heroism in action near St.
Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. During a bom-
bardment, Pharmacist's Mate Reed four times
crossed an area heavily shelled and subjected to
machine-gun fire to render assistance to his com-
rades. Home address, Benjamin S. Reed, father,
50 Davis Street, Danbury, Conn.

REED, GEORGE Cook

Company G, 145th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action at Eyne, Belgium, November 1,
1918. After the remainder of his company had
withdrawn, Cook Reed crossed the Scheldt River
alone, under terrific artillery and machine-gun fire,
and rescued a wounded comrade. Home address,
Mrs. Mary Reed, mother, 2602 Fremont Street,

REED, GLENN M Sergeant

Deceased. Company B,'355th Infantry. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near Beney, France,
September 13, 1918. He voluntarily left shelter
and passed through a heavy barrage to assist a
wounded comrade who was unable to reach shelter



by himself. As a result of this heroic action, he was
killed. Next of kin, Milton H. Reed, father,
Auxvasse, Mo.

REED, RAYMOND E . . Private (First Class)
Company F, 108th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September
29, 1918. With great courage he went through
heavy machine-gun and shell fire to the rescue of
two wounded soldiers, whom he carried to our lines
after dressing their injuries. Home address, James
Reed, father, Medina, N. Y.

REED, WASHINGTON . . First Lieutenant
1st Battalion, 60th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Pont a Mousson, France,
September 25, 1918. Wounded severely in the knee
while leading his company in action, Lieutenant
Reed refused first aid and continued to his objective
500 yards away. Here he organized the position
under intense shell fire by the enemy. When or-
dered to withdraw, he used the stretcher, which had
been sent for him, to carry back a dead soldier of his
company. Home address, Mrs. James W. Reed,
mother, in care of A. M. Taylor, Wayne, Pa.

REES, JOHN Sergeant

Company M, 361st Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September
29, 1918. He fearlessly led his platoon in the face
of a murderous fire in an attack on a machine-gun
nest, and by his personal example cpntributed
largely to the success of the attack by his platoon.
Home address, R. K. Johnsen, Them, Salten, Den-
mark.

REESE, HAROLD L. . . . First Lieutenant
_ 30th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. During the
unprecedented artillery bombardment preparatory
to the great German offensive of July 15, Lieutenant
Reese maintained liaison between different signal
units by visiting the positions during the bombard-
ment. It seemed utterly impossible for runners to
venture through this fire, yet Lieutenant Reese vol-
untarily led a detail through the barrage and thus
established communication, also encouraging his
men to greater efforts. Home address, Mrs. Thomas
J. Reese, mother, 125 East Mahoney Avenue,
Mahoney City, Pa.

REESE, JOHN D Private

Company L, 142d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action at Roche, France, October 27,
1918. Though he was suffering from illness and had
been told to go to the rear, he for three days re-
mained on duty as a runner, and, when almost ex-
hausted, went forward with his company in attack,
voluntarily accompanying a liaison patrol on a dan-
gerous mission. Home address, R. C. Reese,
father, Josephine, Texas.

REESE, JOHN E Sergeant

Company F, 316th Engineers. For extraordinary
heroism in action at Audenarde, Belgium, Novem-
ber 1, 1918. Sergeant Reese volunteered to accom-
pany an officer and three other soldiers on a recon-
naissance patrol of the city of Audenarde. Enter-
ing under heavy shell fire, the party reconnoitered
the city for seven hours while it was still being pat-
rolled by the enemy, advancing two kilometers in
front of our own outposts and beyond those of the
enemy. Home address, Mrs. Nellie Beauchamp,
407 South Colorado Street, Butte, Mont.

REESE, WILLIAM . . Private (First Class)
Company I, 125th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Romagne, France, October
11, 1918. Private Reese displayed exceptional
courage in repeatedly crossing an area swept by
machine-gun and shell fire to carry messages to bat-



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talion headquarters after other soldiers had been
killed or wounded in attempting the same mission.
Home address, Mrs. Mary E. Reese, mother, 805
Alva Street, Brownwood, Texas.

REEVE, CHARLES B. . . First Lieutenant
Deceased. 23d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October
3-9, 1918. After his battalion commander had be-
come a casualty, Lieutenant Reeve assumed com-
mand, and showed exceptional dash and skill in at-
tack. When his battalion had been halted by heavy
machine-gun fire, he commanded and led a charge
through an open field, gaining his objective. It was
during this charge that he was killed. Next of kin,
C. A. Reeve, Plymouth, Ind.

REEVES, JAMES H Colonel

353d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near St. Mihiel, France, September 12-13, 1918.
On the opening day of the St. Mihiel offensive, Col-
onel Reeves placed himself at the head of the as-
saulting battalion and personally led the advance
from the inception of the attack until the fourth ob-
jective was reached. He was constantly exposed to
artillery, machine-gun and rifle fire, and, by his total
disregard for personal danger, furnished an inspir-
ing example to his men. On the following day he
rallied a battalion of another regiment, which had
become disorganized and was retreating. Under
heavy artillery fire he reorganized it and sent it for-
ward again at a critical juncture in the attack.
Home address, Mrs. Katherine R. Reeves, wife,
Alanhurst, Eastlake, DeCatur, Ga.

REEVES, ROY W Corporal

96th Company, 6th U. S. M. C. For extraordin-
ary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, Oc-
tober 3, 1918. When a hand grenade was hurled
into a group composed of himself and five other sol-
diers, Corporal Reeves risked his life to save his com-
rades by picking up the grenade and throwing it out
of the trench. It exploded a few yards from his
hand, seriously wounding him in the face and head.
Home address, Mrs. J. W. Reeves, mother, 3769
Chanoure Avenue, East San Diego, Cal.

REGAN, GERALD V Corporal

Deceased. Company I, 5th Regiment, U. S. M.
C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St.
Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Acting in the
capacity of section leader, Corporal Regan rendered
great assistance to his platoon and company com-
manders during an attack, and led his section in ad-
vance until he fell mortally wounded. Next of kin,
Frederick Regan, father, 910 Getty Street, Duryea,
Pa.

REGAN, JOHN M. . . . Second Lieutenant
Deceased. 128th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Cierges, France, August 1,
1918. Mortally wounded by enemy fire while lead-
ing his platoon, he remained at the head of his men
till he collapsed. He set an example of coolness and
fortitude to his command, encouraging them by
word and action. Next of kin, W. V. Regan, 1009
War Springs Avenue, Boise, Idaho.



REGGIARDO, ANTONIO



. Sergeant



Company K, 63d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Waereghem, Belgium, Octo-
ber 31, 1918. Sergeant Reggiardo, then corporal,
voluntarily went forward with a squad of men to
combat hostile machine-gun nests, which had held
up tbe advance of four companies. After the squad
leader had been killed he took command and, direct-
ing a heavy fire of automatic rifles and rifle gre-
nades, he drove back the advance German posts
and cleared the way for the further progress of his
company. Home address, Mrs. Louisa Reggiardo,
mother, 2206 Union Street, San Francisco, Cal.



REICH, LOUIS B. . . . First'Lieutenant
128th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in
action near Cierges, France, August 1, 1918. Lieu-
tenant Reich voluntarily went forward and exposed
himself in order to draw the enemy machine-gun
fire so as to locate their position. He succeeded in
ascertaining their positions and while returning to
his front line he was hit and severely wounded by a
shell fragment; but refusing to be evacuated, he
returned to his organization and remained in action
throughout the engagement. Home address, Mrs.
Leulla A. Reich, wife, 304 Lincoln Street, Fort
Atkinson, Wis.

REID, ALLISON W Private

Company A, 2d Engineers. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, Oc-
tober 8-9, 1918. Engaged as runner, Private Reid
constantly carried messages through a sector which
was under intense shell and machine-gun fire and
infested with sniper fire. Home address, Mrs. Lou-
ise Rose, 1287 Washington Avenue, San Leandro,
Cal.

REID, GEORGE B Corporal

Battery A, 151st Field Artillery. For extraordin-
ary heroism in action near Suippes, France, July 15,
1918. While acting as gunner, during the firing of a
barrage, Corporal Reid was shot through the arm by
an enemy machine-gun from an aeroplane, but al-
though serious wounded, he continued to fire his
gun throughout the barrage. He was then evac-
uated in an exhausted condition. Home address,
Mrs. Harriet U. Reid, mother, 3705 Harriet Ave-
nue, Minneapolis, Minn.

REID, JOSEPH W Corporal

Company I, 116th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action in Bois de la Grande Montague,
France, October 15, 1918. When his platoon was
held up by machine-gun fire, Corporal Reid fear-
lessly led them forward and captured machine-guns
and prisoners. He later organized and consolidated
the position won. Home address, Joseph A. Reid,
father, Winchester, Va.

REID, WILLIAM R. . . . First Lieutenant
Deceased. 307th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Chateau de Diable, France,
August 27, 1918. Lieutenant Reid, while on duty as
battalion adjutant, voluntarily led a small patrol
into woods held by the enemy to ascertain the source
of heavy machine-gun fire which stopped the ad-
vance of his battalion. In the performance of this
courageous act he was killed by enemy machine-gun
fire. Next of kin, William J. Reid, father, 408
Eighth Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y.

REIFFIN, ABE Private

Deceased. Company H, 28th Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action near the Meuse
River, France, October 14, 1918. Private Reiffin
displayed exceptional courage in volunteering and
going over open ground through direct artillery
and machine-gun fire. Upon returning he again
volunteered to pass the same heavy fire in order to.
establish liaison between his platoon and company.
He lost his life in attempting this hazardous mission.
Next of kin, Mrs. Fannie Reiffin, mother, 508
Laurel Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

REIGER, JAMES E. . . Lieutenant Colonel
138th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near Charpentry, France, September 27, 1918.
He commanded the battalion which had, with con-
spicuous gallantry, captured Vauquois Hill and the
Bois de Rosignel, and which was later held up for
some hours in front of Charpentry by severe artil-
lery and machine-gun fire. He placed himself in
front of all his men, and, thus starting them forward,
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that a large number of the enemy were cut off and
captured. Home address, Mrs. James E. Reiger,
Kirksville. Mo.

REILLY, ARCHIBALD F Private

Company C, 165th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Landres et St. Georges,
France, October 15, 1918. Private Reilly, with one
other soldier, went to the aid of a wounded comrade
who was lying about 50 yards in advance of our lines,
in plain view of enemy gunners and snipers, and
carried him through machine-gun and shell fire to a
place of safety. Home address, Mrs. J. W. Reilly,
mother, Rockaway Road and New York Avenue,
Springfield, Long Island, N. Y.

REILLY, MICHAEL Sergeant

Company G, 16th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18,
1918. After being wounded Sergeant Reilly re-
mained with his squad and continued to lead it in
action until he was again seriously wounded two
days later. Home address, Mrs. Nellie Nell, sister,
322 West Forty-ninth Street, New York, N. Y.

REILLY, THOMAS W Captain

Infantry. Wounded and ordered to the rear, he
nevertheless remained with his men in an exposed
and dangerous position, which it was necessary to
hold, near Villers-sur-Fere, France, on July 27 to
August 1, 1918. His presence and example held his
company fast against continuous fire. Home ad-
dress, Mrs. Mary E. Taylor, mother, 645 Florence
Avenue, Toapah, Nev.

REINHARD, WILLIAM Private

Company I, 30th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action in the Bois de Aigremont, France,
July 15, 1918. Private Reinhard carried messages
during a heavy German barrage until he was serious-
ly wounded, when he showed great fortitude, his one
thought being that his message must be delivered.
Home address, Sarah Reinhard, mother, 542 Heckle
Avenue, Spring City, Pa.

REINHOLDT, ROLAND R. . . . Captain
128th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in ac-
tion near Cheppy, France, September 26, 1918. Sent
forward with two platoons on a reconnaissance mis-
sion, he encountered the enemy in force, but effected
the capture of 13 Germans, including an officer. He
then held the position he had seized for three hours,
although subjected to fire, that rendered three-
fourths of his men casualties, until French tanks ar-
rived, when, with the remnants of his platoon, he
attacked and captured machine-gun nests inaccessi-
ble to the tanks. The stubborn resistance to enemy
attacks which he maintained was one of the decid-
ing factors in the fight. Home address, Julius W.
Reinholdt, father, Boatman's Bank, St. Louis, Mo.

REITERMAN, FRANK .... Sergeant
Company E, 26th Infantry. Near Soissons,
France, July 18, 1918, as leader of a platoon, he at-
tacked a machine-gun nest, captured several guns,
and held his position against vigorous counterat-
tacks. Home address, John Reiterman, father,
Bisha, Hungary.

RENICK, FRED A. . . Private (First Class)
U. S. Ambulance Service. On April 4, 1918, he
was ordered to drive his ambulance to a dressing
station. The road over which it was necessary to
pass was under continuous shell fire. On his way to
the dressing station he received a slight wound. In
spite of the wound, which was dressed at a dressing
station, he resumed his post, and on the return trip
a shell struck his car, seriously wounding him and
killing his passenger.



RENSHAW, LEONARD .... Corporal
Company I, 115th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action at Bois Plat Chene, France, Octo-
ber 10-29, 1918. During the advance of the 3d Bat-
talion, Corporal Renshaw was placed in charge of
the battalion liaison group. He not only managed
the battalion with skill, but repeatedly carried mes-
sages through shell and machine-gun fire. Al-
though several times gassed during the succeeding
operations, he continued his duties, showing utter
disregard for his personal safety. Home address,
Archibald Renshaw, father, R. F. D. 3, Princess
Anne, Md.

RENTFRO, CHARLES C. . First Lieutenant
Medical Department, 109th Infantry. For three
days, July 15-18, 1918, before St. Agnan, France,
he went without sleep in order to care for the wound-
ed, andper formed his work fearlessly without shelter
under continuous bombardment. Home address,
Mrs. Joseph Rentfro, wife, College View, Neb.

RERAT, ARMAND Lieutenant

French Army. Attached to 42d Division. For
extraordinary heroism in action in Champagne, July
15-18, 1918, and on the Ourcq River, July 26 to Au-
gust 2, 1918. During the German attack of July 15-
18 in Champagne, Lieutenant Rerat voluntarily
joined the 2d Battalion of the 165th Infantry in the
fight in the front line and was conspicuous for his
bravery. He again behaved himself very gallantly
during the attack on the Ourcq River, July 26 to
August 2, 1918, where he was slightly wounded
but refused aid until the fight was over. Home
address, Monsieur Rerat, Etupes, Montbeliand,
Daubs, France.

RESSEGUIE, HAROLD D Captain

311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in
action near Grand-Pr6, France, November 1, 1918.
Although his wrist was shattered and he was suffer-
ing from severe machine-gun wounds, Captain Res-