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Chester R. Howard, deceased, first lieutenant, 104th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Belleau Wood, France, July 20, 1918. Lieut. Howard was
wounded early in the action, but set a splendid example of personal bravery by
retaining command of his company and leading it through a violent artillery and
machine gun barrage until he fell exhausted after advancing 200 meters.
Emergency address, Mrs. C.C. Howard, mother, 606 Sixth avenue, Mount Vernon,
Iowa.
Residence at appointment: 606 Sixth avenue, Mount Vernon, Iowa (Linn co.)
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Lotus N. Mobley (army serial No. 240329), sergeant, Company L, 102d Infantry.
For extraordinary heroism in action near Trugny, France, July 23, 1918. Sergt.
Mobley displayed exceptional courage in dashing into field under heavy shell and
machine gun fire and carrying to safety a wounded man.
Emergency address: Carl D. Mobley, father, 1132 South Olive Steet, os Angeles,
Calif.Residence at enlistment: Cedar Falls, Iowa (Linn co.)
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Raymond J. Schulze, private, first class, Section No. 583, Ambulance Service.
For extraordinary heroism in action near Orvillers-Sorel (Oise), France, August
16, 1918. When many French and American drivers had been killed or wounded
during an intense bombardment on a dressing station, he immediately went to
their assistance, but received wounds himself which will make him a cripple for
life.
Residence at enlistment: 320 Fifth Avenue, West Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Linn co.)
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Henry G. Schwer, private, Company B, 119th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism
in action near Bellicourt, France, September 29-30, 1918. During an attack by
his regiment he was wounded, but continued his work as stretcher bearer
throughout the night, refusing to be evacuated while able to render assistance
to his comrades. Residence at enlistment: Fairfax, Iowa (Linn co.)
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