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Montgomery County, Iowa
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Lloyd D. Ross,
Major, 168th Infantry. He displayed notable gallantry on March
9, 1918, in leading a command of untried men in company with French
troops in a successful raid on enemy trenches in the saliant du Feys
, France. By his heroic conduct he inspired both his own men
and the men of our ally participating in the operation.
An Oak-leaf cluster is awarded Major Ross for the following acts of
distinguished service: The courage, resolution, and resource
of Major Ross as battalion commander made possible the successful
capture of Hills 288, 242, and Cote-de-Chatillion, France, October
14, 15, and 16, 1918, which was accomplished only after the most
desperate fighting through wire and trenched against a resolute and
determined defense involving frequent and bitter counter attacks.
His brilliant and determined leadership was an example and
inspiration to the entire command.
Residence at
appointment:
605 Hammond St.
Red Oak, Iowa
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~ Source:
Official Register, State of Iowa 1921-1922, Twenty-Ninth Number,
Military Decorations of Iowans in the World War, pg. 369-370.
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Thomas J. Gray,
private, Company M, 168th
Infantry. He distinguished himself northeast of Chateau Thierry,
France on July 28, 1918, when, with four other men, he raided an
enemy machine gun nest held by 12 Germans. As a result of their
daring and presence of mind one of the enemy was killed, the other
11 captured, and their four machine guns turned upon the retreating
foe.
Residence at enlistment:
Elliott, Iowa
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~ Source:
Official Register, State of Iowa 1921-1922, Twenty-Ninth Number,
Military Decorations of Iowans in the World War, pg. 364.
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Adolph Swanson,
private, Company I, 357th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in
action near Les Huit Chemins, France, September 29, 1918. He
volunteered and accompanied Lieut. Charles D. Priest in going 600
yards beyond the front line and assisted him in carrying to safety a
wounded man.
Residence at enlistment:
R.F.D. No. 5, Box No. 85, Red Oak, Iowa
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~ Source:
Official Register, State of Iowa 1921-1922, Twenty-Ninth Number,
Military Decorations of Iowans in the World War, pg. 372.
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James B. Lepley,
sergeant, Company M, 168th Infantry. Near Souain, to the northeast
of Chalons-sur-Marne, France, on the night of July 14-15, 1918, he
left his trench and returned to the woods through a smothering fire
of gas, high explosive and shrapnel to search for two men from his
platoon who were missing. He found them lost in the woods and guided
them back to the platoon. On July 28, 1918, near Sergy, France, he
led his platoon forward in the face of a heavy machine gun fire and
captured six machine guns and 13 prisoners from the Prussian Guards.
Residence at enlistment:
Red Oak,
Iowa
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~ Source:
Official Register, State of Iowa 1921-1922, Twenty-Ninth Number,
Military Decorations of Iowans in the World War, pg. 366-367.
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Charles J. Casey,
captain, 168th Infantry, 42d
Division. He displayed notable gallantry on March 9, 1918, in
leading a command of untried men in company with French troops in a
successful raid on enemy trenches in the Slient du Feys, France. By
his heroic conduct he inspired both is own men and the men of our
ally participating in the operation.
Residence at
appointment:
Red Oak, Iowa
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~ Source:
Official Register, State of Iowa 1921-1922, Twenty-Ninth Number,
Military Decorations of Iowans in the World War, pg. 362.
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John C. Christopher,
first lieutenant, 168th
Infantry. He led his platoon against the Prussian Guards on Hill
212, near Sergy, France on July 28, 1918. So courageous was he and
so skillful in directing the attack that 13 of the enemy's best
troops were captured at their guns and six machine guns were taken
and turned on the foe.
Residence at appointment:
308
Eighth Street, Red Oak, Iowa
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~ Source:
Official Register, State of Iowa 1921-1922, Twenty-Ninth Number,
Military Decorations of Iowans in the World War, pg. 362.
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submitted by Sharyl Ferrall
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Earle W. Wilson
(army serial No. 102466), sergeant, Company M, 168th Infantry.
For extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 28,
1918. Showing great personal bravery and contempt of danger at
all times during the attack on Hill 212, he maneuvered his platoon
so skillfully as to capture a machine gun position with four of its
occupants, after which he operated the two enemy guns thus taken
against the retreating Germans.
Residence at enlistment:
Red
Oak, Iowa
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~ Source:
Official Register, State of Iowa 1921-1922, Twenty-Ninth Number,
Military Decorations of Iowans in the World War, pg. 373.
~ Transcribe and
submitted by Sharyl Ferrall