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Earl W. Porter, second lieutenant, Air Service, observer, 7th Aviation
Instruction Center. For extraordinary heroism in action near Lassigny, France,
August 9, 1918. He, with First Lieut. Charles Raymond Blake, pilot, while on a
reconnaissance expedition at a low altitude and beyond the enemy lines, was
attacked by five German battle planes. Although wounded at the beginning of the
combat, he shot down one of the enemy machines, and by cool and courageous
operation of his gun, while his pilot skillfully manaeuvered the plane, fought
off the others and made possible a safe return to friendly territory.
Residence at appointment: 1008 Poplar Street, Atlantic, Iowa (Cass co.)
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Alt C. Wilkin, private, Company M, 168th Infantry. He aided materially in the
advance against the Prussian Guards near Sergy, France, July 28, 1918. Despite
three wounds he continued firing with his automatic rifle until his right hand
was shattered.
Residence at enlistment: Atlantic, Iowa (Cass co.) |
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