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Clarence A. Davis, corporal, Company D, 168th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Cote-de-Chatillon, France, October 14, 1918. During the
attack he made his way forward through intense artillery and machine gun fire to
rescue a wounded comrade. when he had reached a point about 25 yards in front of
the enemy trenches he found that the man was dead, and he was himself so
seriously wounded that he was compelled to return.
Residence at enlistment: Clarence, Iowa (Cedar co.)
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James M. Walker, private, first class, Company K 328th Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Norroy, France, September 15, 1918. When
his platoon had successfully reached its objective he was dispatched with a
message ot battalion headquarters, the journey being under intense fire for the
whole distance. He not only delivered the message, but while returning assisted
many other carriers by directing them to their proper destinations. Residence at enlistment: Tipton, Iowa (Cedar co.)
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