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  General Orders 95, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Latrobe, Pennsylvania

Jones, Ecman T.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ecman T. Jones, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. After being wounded Sergeant Jones refused to be evacuated, led his platoon in attack, and continued fighting until incapacitated by a second severe wound.

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  General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Ottawa, Kansas

Jones, George W.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George W. Jones, First Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 102d Field Artillery, 26th Division, A.E.F., in the Ravine-de-Bois-de-Caures, France, October 31, 1918. Though himself painfully wounded by a bursting shell when his battery position was heavily bombarded by the enemy, Lieutenant Jones immediately directed the work of rescuing wounded men from demolished dugouts and evacuating them to the rear. Having finished this work he at once reorganized his battery and carried out orders for immediate fire on the enemy.

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  General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Worcester, Massachusetts

Jones, Harris

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harris Jones, Captain (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 6th Engineers, 3d Division, A.E.F., at Warfusee-Abancourt, Somme, France, March 27 - April 3, 1918. Captain Jones, with utter disregard for his own personal safety, courageously led his men during this period, repeatedly passing from trench to trench encouraging his men while under enemy machine-gun and rifle fire. On may 30, 1918, when all other officers of his company became casualties, he repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire while going from the front-line trench to the strong point, about 100 yards in front, in order to keep the machine-guns in action, and directing the reconstruction of the trenches after the enemy bombardment had partially destroyed them. This splendid gallantry and leadership displayed by Captain Jones, and his utter disregard for his own personal safety, were a great inspiration to the men of his command.

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  General Orders No. No. 12, War Department, 1929
  

Home Town: Clayville, New York

Jones, Harry

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry Jones, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 132d Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Consenvoye, France, October 8, 1918. Corporal Jones showed extraordinary personal bravery when his platoon was held up by fire from a machine gun emplacement. Crawling forward alone from his own lines, he worked his way to the flank of the enemy position and then rushed it, bayoneting one German and taking two prisoners. his action enabled his platoon to advance at once.

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  General Orders 64, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

Jones, Harvey L.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harvey L. Jones, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 123d Machine-Gun Battalion, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Dannevoux, France, October 3, 1918. Under direct observation of the enemy and under heavy enemy artillery and machine-gun fire, Private Harvey rescued a wounded soldier who was lying exposed to heavy fire and close to the enemy's lines. With great bravery he succeeded in carrying the wounded man to a place of comparative safety whence he was removed to the hospital.

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  General Orders No. No. 15, War Department, 1923
  

Home Town: Peoria, Illinois

Jones, Henry L.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry L. Jones, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Battery D, 109th Field Artillery, 28th Division, A.E.F., near La Chene Tondu, France, October 4, 1918. Corporal Jones left an observation post and, exposing himself to intense artillery and machinegun fire, dressed the wounds of an officer who had fallen in the open; then, with the aid of another soldier, he carried the wounded officer to a dressing station. His action saved the life of the officer.

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  General Orders 64, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

*Jones, Herbert J.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herbert J. Jones, Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 6th Field Artillery, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Coullemelle, France, July 4, 1918. During a heavy enemy bombardment, Lieutenant Jones exposed himself fearlessly to go to the assistance of a wounded soldier, being killed by shell fire while engaged in this heroic action

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  General Orders 87, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Dresden, Tennessee

*Jones, James T.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James T. Jones, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Ypres, Belgium, July 24, 1918. Corporal Jones was in charge of a detached automatic rifle post, heavily bombarded by the enemy. Two of his men were killed by shell fire, two others and he himself seriously wounded. Though it was his first experience under fire, Corporal Jones exhibited unhesitating devotion to duty by remaining at his post. Sending for assistance, he reorganized his position, and gave aid and comfort to the wounded.

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  General Orders No. 50, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Knoxville, Tennessee

Jones, Lee

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lee Jones, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., north of Cierges, France, October 4, 1918. Learning that his company commander was wounded in making a reconnaissance, Private Jones, with utter disregard for his own personal danger, crawled about 100 yards in advance of the front line under intense machine-gun and rifle fire, succeeded in reaching the wounded officer, and moved him back within the front line. About an hour later Private Jones, although wounded, carried the officer about a mile to the first-aid station in Cierges.

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  General Orders No. No. 13, War Department, 1929
  

Home Town: Belmont, Ohio

Jones, Leroy

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leroy Jones, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., near Verdun, France, October 8, 1918. While his platoon was being held up by machinegun fire, Private Jones voluntarily left his position and, crawling through intense machinegun fire, he single-handed captured two machine guns, killing four of the enemy and taking both crews.

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  General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Wilmington, Delaware

Jones, Percy H.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Percy H. Jones, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Consenvoye, France, October 9, 1918. After two other soldiers had been killed and one wounded in attempts to rescue their wounded platoon leader, Private Jones went forward under heavy machine-gun fire and carried his lieutenant to a place of safety.

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  General Orders No. No. 35, War Department, 1920
  

Home Town: Buffalo Junction, Virginia

Jones, Sandy E.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Sandy E. Jones, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 371st Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Champagne, France, September 28 - 29, 1918. Corporal Jones was engaged as company clerk and was left behind to care for the company records. When he learned that all the company officers had become casualties, he immediately went forward, and, collecting the scattered elements of the company, reorganized them under most trying and difficult conditions.

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  General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Taft, South Carolina

Jones, Thomas Edward

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas Edward Jones, First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 368th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 92d Division, A.E.F., near Binarville, France, September 27, 1918. Lieutenant Jones went into an open area subjected to direct machinegun fire to care for a wounded soldier who was being carried by another officer. While dressing the wounded runner, a machinegun bullet passed between his arms and his chest and a man was killed within a few yards of him.

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  General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Washington, D.C.

Jones, Walter B.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter B. Jones, Bugler, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 110th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., in the Second Battle of the Marne, France, July 14 - 15, 1918. After all officers of his company had been killed wounded, or taken prisoner, Bugler Jones, while endeavoring to return to his own lines after having been separated with a detachment from his company, took command and by his excellent judgment led the detachment forward, frequently exposing himself to enemy fire, and leading his men through the enemy lines. During this action Bugler Jones frequently exposed himself to heavy enemy fire and on one occasion rendered first aid to a severely wounded comrade, thereby saving his life. By his fearlessness and bravery he inspired his men and succeeded in rejoining his regiment.

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  General Orders No. No. 2, War Department, 1931
  

Home Town: Somerset, Pennsylvania

Jones, Wilbur S.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wilbur S. Jones, Wagoner, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Supply Company, 166th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Chalons-sur-Marne, France, July 15, 1918. During the great German artillery bombardment of July 15, Wagoner Jones was driving a ration cart to the front lines when he was caught in the heavy bombardment. both his mules were killed and he was blown from his seat by a shell explosion, the same shell killing a comrade on the cart ahead of him. Catching a stray mule and borrowing another, Wagoner Jones returned with his comrade to the company, after which he delivered his rations. After his team became frightened and ran away, he remained in the fight throughout the attack of the day. While delivering rations he was wounded, but he completed his task before he would allow his wound to be dressed.

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  General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Newport, Kentucky

Jones, William

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Jones, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Bethincourt, France, September 26, 1918. Upon his own initiative Sergeant Jones advanced under concentrated rifle and machinegun fire, which was holding up his platoon, and put out of action a nest of light machine guns on the flank, thereby permitting the platoon to continue forward.

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  General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

Jones, William

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Jones, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 166th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near St. Baussant, France, September 12, 1918. When his platoon came under heavy fire from a machinegun nest on its flank, Corporal Jones took part of his squad, surrounded the nest, and captured the gun and crew.

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  General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Newark, Ohio

Jones, Willie F.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Willie F. Jones, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 118th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 30th Division, A.E.F., near Brancourt, France, October 7, 1918. In the face of heavy enemy fire, Private Jones, together with three other stretcher bearers, advanced before our front line and brought back to shelter a wounded Australian officer.

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  General Orders No. No. 133, War Department, 1918
  

Home Town: Abbeville, South Carolina

*Jordan, Charles F.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles F. Jordan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. Private Jordan repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire to save his comrades, going forward in advance of our lines to attack machinegun nests. After reducing one enemy nest with rifle grenades, he proceeded to attack another, and, while so doing, was killed by enemy snipers.

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  General Orders 87, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Coolumee, North Carolina

Jordan, Clifford M.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clifford M. Jordan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Cantigny, France, June 2, 1918. Private Jordan went forward, under intense machinegun and artillery fire, and assisted in the removal of a wounded soldier over a distance of one kilometer.

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  General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Malta, Montana

Jordan, Edward J.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward J. Jordan, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Fismette, France, August 12, 1918. Having learned from a raid of the previous night that a comrade was lying wounded in front of his lines, Corporal Jordan set out to rescue him after seeing two other men killed in the attempt. Crawling in full view of the enemy, he was shot through the leg when a storm of fire was directed at him, but he struggled on and brought his man to safety.

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  General Orders No. 50, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Jordan, Jack

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jack Jordan, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Eighth Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. After all the other members of their crews had become casualties, Corporal Jordan and another soldier advanced with their gun through heavy artillery and machine- gun fire to an advanced position and put up their gun in action in support of Infantry. They remained in this position after the Infantry had retired and until their ammunition was exhausted.

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  General Order No. 46, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Tullia, Texas

Jordan, James O.

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James O. Jordan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Busigny, France, October 9, 1918. When his platoon was subjected to heavy machinegun fire from the front and flanks, Private Jordan courageously operated his automatic rifle from an exposed position with such good effect that fire superiority was maintained until reinforcements arrived.

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  General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Jordan, John P.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John P. Jordan, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 1st Gas Regiment, A.E.F., near Nantillois, France, October 5, 1918. After other means of communication had failed Corporal Jordan voluntarily carried messages from the regimental post of command to advanced positions through several enemy barrages of gas and high explosive shells. He continued on duty even after being wounded, until he was exhausted.

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  General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio

Jordan, John W.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John W. Jordan, Second Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 88th Aero Squadron, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Fismes, France, August 11, 1918, together with Louis G. Bernheimer, first lieutenant, 7th Field Artillery, observer; Roger W. Hitchcock, second lieutenant, pilot; James S. D. Burns, deceased, second lieutenant, 101st Field Artillery, observer; Philip R. Babcock, first lieutenant, pilot; Joseph A. Palmer, second lieutenant, 15th Field Artillery, observer, Joel H. McClendon, deceased, first lieutenant, pilot; and Charles TV. Plummer, deceased, second lieutenant, 101st Field Artillery, all attached to the same squadron. Under the protection of three pursuit planes, all carrying a pilot and observer, Lieutenants Bernheimer and Jordan, in charge of a photo plane, carried out successfully a hazardous photographic mission over the enemy's lines to the River Aisne. The four American ships were attacked by 12 enemy battle planes. Lieutenant Bernheimer, by coolly and skillfully maneuvering his ship, and Lieutenant Jordan, by accurate operation of his machine gun, in spite of wounds in the shoulder and leg, aided materially in the victory which came to the American ships, and returned safely with 36 valuable photographs. The pursuit plane operated by Lieutenants Hitchcock and Burns was disabled while these two officers were fighting effectively. Lieutenant Burns was mortally wounded and his body jammed the controls. After a headlong fall of 2,500 meters, Lieutenant Hitchcock succeeded in regaining control of this plane and piloted it back to the airdrome. Lieutenants McClendon and Plummer were shot down and killed after a vigorous combat with five of the enemy planes. Lieutenants Babcock and Palmer, by gallant and skillful fighting, aided in driving off the German planes and were materially responsible for the successful execution of the photographic mission.

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  General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana

*Jordan, Mortimer H.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Mortimer H. Jordan, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Souain, France, July 15, 1918. Seeing a private of his company wounded by shell fire, Captain Jordan left his shelter and rushed to the aid of the wounded man. After administering first aid, he carried him through the terrific bombardment a distance of 150 yards to a place of safety.

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  General Orders No. 27, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Birmingham, Alabama

Jordan, Nolan L.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Nolan L. Jordan, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 314th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., near Malancourt, France, September 26, 1918. Private Jordan, with another soldier of his platoon, outflanked a machinegun in advance of our line, killed three of the crew and captured two others, together with the machine gun.

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  General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Courtland, Virginia

Jordan, Richard Oakes

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard Oakes Jordan, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Seventy-Eighth Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action at Blanc Mont, France, October 3, 1918. When the advance of their company was held up by enfilading fire from a hostile machinegun nest, Private Jordan, with three other soldiers, volunteered and made a flank attack on the nest with bombs and rifles, killing three members of the crew and capturing twenty-five others, together with three machine guns.

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  General Order No. 37, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Joubert, James M.

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James M. Joubert, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 105th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near St. Souplet, France, October 17, 1918. Sergeant Joubert exhibited great daring in advancing single-handed against two enemy machineguns, which he put out of action.

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  General Orders No. 126, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Glens Falls, New York

Jourde, Georges A. F.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Georges A. F. Jourde, Second Lieutenant, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 12th Regiment, Mounted Chasseurs, Army of France, near St. Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. Lieutenant Jourde led his platoon with conspicuous bravery in clearing a section of trenches 500 meters long, containing numerous machine guns, which had been inflicting many casualties. Through his skillful leadership this position was reduced and 144 prisoners taken, including several officers.