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  General Orders No. No. 138, War Department, 1918
  

Home Town: San Francisco, California

Hammond, LeRoy H.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to LeRoy H. Hammond, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 371st Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Ardeuil-et-Montfauxelles, France, September 28 & 29, 1918. On the afternoon of September 28, Captain Hammond was wounded in the arm and in the leg by a shell fragment. He refused to go to the rear, knowing if he did so it would depress the morale of his men. On the following day he led one of his machine-gun sections forward in the attack through heavy fire until severely wounded a second time. The enemy position was taken, with guns, prisoners, and much material.

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  General Orders No. No. 53, War Department, 1920
  

Home Town: Mount Pleasant, Tennessee

Hammond, William H.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William H. Hammond, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 39th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., near Montfaucon, France, September 26 - 27, 1918. First Lieutenant Hammond fearlessly led his platoon against a German counterattack and succeeded in breaking it up. Sighting a German patrol taking American prisoners to the rear, he led a combat patrol which routed the Germans and rescued the captured Americans. In the advance in which he took part the next day, he was severely wounded in the chest, but refusing first-aid treatment, continued to urge his men forward, although unable himself to go.

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  General Orders 95, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Visalia, California

Hammons, Charles C.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles C. Hammons, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 5th Ammunition Train, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Septsarges, France, October 24, 1918. When an enemy shell struck some pyrotechnics stored in the ammunition dump of his organization, Corporal Hammons directed and assisted in the removal of inflammable material and placing the fire under control. Through his, coolness and courage the destruction of a large quantity of nearby ammunition was avoided.

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  General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Southland, Texas

Hample, Harry E.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry E. Hample, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Chipilly Ridge, France, August 10 - 19, 1918. Private Hample volunteered repeatedly to carry messages over ground swept by heavy machine-gun and artillery fire. He displayed marked personal courage, accomplishing every mission he was given.

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  General Orders 71, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Watkins, Iowa

Hampson, Edmund R.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edmund R. Hampson, Wagoner, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 101st Machine-Gun Battalion, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Trugny, France, July 22, 1918. Although painfully wounded by shrapnel, Wagoner Hampson courageously continued his duty of evacuating the wounded until exhausted from loss of blood.

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  General Orders No. No. 125, War Department, 1918
  

Home Town: Waterbury, Connecticut

Hamric, Ervin

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ervin Hamric, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 8th Machine-Gun Battalion, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Cunel, France, October 6, 1918. Private Hamric carried numerous messages over routes exposed to artillery and machine-gun fire from company headquarters to the front-line platoons. The individual efforts of this soldier in delivering messages when exposed to enemy fire were of great value to his company commander.

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  General Orders No. No. 16, War Department, 1920
  

Home Town: Sutton, West Virginia

Hanbery, James W.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James W. Hanbery, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 59th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., at Chateau-Thierry, France, July 19, 1918, in command of the attacking unit of the assault company of his battalion. After gaining his objective, in an advance through heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, the battalion on his left having been held up by enemy machine-gun nests, Lieutenant Hanbery's company and battalion became exposed to grazing and flanking fire which threatened the destruction of the entire battalion. Lieutenant Hanbery reorganized the attacking line and although wounded, led a brilliant and successful attack against the enemy machine-gun nests until again wounded and rendered helpless, when he refused succor in order not to endanger the lives of his men.

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  General Orders No. No. 31, War Department, 1922
  

Home Town: Pittsburg, Kansas

Hancock, Glen

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Glen Hancock, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Cunel, France, October 11, and 19, 1918. While Sergeant Hancock (then a Private) was on duty as company runner, he took charge of a squad whose corporal had been wounded; and, moving the gun to a favorable position, quickly established fire superiority over the enemy and thereby enabled the Infantry to overcome a group of the enemy who had been delaying the advance. While he was firing the gun, a bursting shell buried him and two other soldiers, but he immediately extricated himself and resumed firing. On the night of October 19, he manned another gun, whose squad had been put out of action, and took charge of the crew until the unit was relieved.

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  General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Wakeeney, Kansas

Hand, Leo

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leo Hand, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near St. Souplet, France, October 10, 1918. When his gun team had suffered heavy casualties Private Hand continued in the advance, although severely wounded by shell fire. His bravery was an inspiration to the men with him, and by continuing the operation of the machine-gun, he gave support which was invaluable to the advancing Infantry.

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  General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Clear Lake, South Dakota

Handwerk, Russell E.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Russell E. Handwerk, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France on July 19, 1918. When the line of which he was a part was halted by a machine gun, Private Handwerk advanced on it alone and put it out of action.

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  General Orders No. No. 132, War Department, 1918
  

Home Town: Slatington, Pennsylvania

Handy, Edward H.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward H. Handy, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 368th Infantry Regiment, 92d Division, A.E.F., at Binarville, France, September 30, 1918. Private Handy, with an officer and another soldier, voluntarily left shelter and crossed an open space 50 yards wide swept by shell and machine-gun fire to rescue a wounded soldier, whom they carried to a place of safety.

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  General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Washington, D.C.

Handy, Thomas Troy

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas Troy Handy, Major (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 7th Field Artillery, 1st Division, A.E.F., in the Salient- du-Feys, France, March 9, 1918. When Company D, 168th Infantry was under severe attack in the salient du Feys, France, Major Handy voluntarily joined it upon finding that he could do so without interfering with his normal duties, and by his coolness and conspicuous courage aided materially in its success.

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  General Orders No. 126, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Emory, Virginia

Haney, John S.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John S. Haney, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Fifty-Fifth Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near Beaumont, France, November 10, 1918. Private Haney displayed exceptional courage in voluntarily advancing on and destroying machine guns which were firing directly on his company.

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  General Order No. 37, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Cleveland, Oklahoma

Haney, Mathias Willoughby

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Mathias Willoughby Haney, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 39th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., near Montfaucon Hill, France, September 26 - 28, 1918. Captain Haney, then a lieutenant, displayed exceptional skill in extricating his company from a perilous position into which it had moved because of a dense fog, and, in so doing, captured prisoners whose number exceeded that of his own command. Taking command of his battalion next day at a critical time he succeeded in stopping a threatened retreat, and under heavy machine- gun and shell fire reestablished the line. On September 28, near Septsarges, Captain Haney led his battalion forward through heavy fire, advancing his line one kilometer and holding it against counterattacks until he was relieved.

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  General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

*Hanford, John P.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John P. Hanford, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 166th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., in the vicinity of Seringes-et-Nesles, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 29, 1918. Lieutenant Hanford displayed great coolness and bravery in leading his platoon under severe enemy machine-gun fire until he was severely wounded. Although the seriousness of his wound was apparent, he nevertheless continued to encourage his men and, before permitting himself to be evacuated, turned the command over to his platoon sergeant, giving him all possible advice in the handling of the situation. Lieutenant Hanford showed an utter disregard for his own personal safety, which was an inspiration to the entire command. The wound received resulted in his making the supreme sacrifice on August 1, 1818.

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  General Orders No. 6, War Department, 1930
  

Home Town: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hanger, Charles R.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles R. Hanger, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 356th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., near Pouilly, France, November 10 - 11, 1918. When three of the companies of his battalion had become lost in the dense fog, during the crossing of the Meuse, Lieutenant Hanger made five trips through extremely heavy shell fire and guided them to the river crossing, thus enabling the battalion to fulfill its mission in the operation.

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  General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Laddonia, Missouri

Hankins, Stayton M.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Stayton M. Hankins, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 112th Infantry Regiment, 36th Division, A.E.F., near St. Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. Although severely wounded in the leg. Lieutenant Hankins continued in command of his company, remaining in action until he fell from complete exhaustion and was evacuated.

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  General Orders No. 59, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Quanah, Texas

Hanley, George E.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George E. Hanley, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Fossoy, France, July 14 & 15, 1918. During the intensive artillery bombardment preceding the last German offensive, Private Hanley carried seven messages between company and platoon headquarters. He exposed himself to heavy artillery fire in order to maintain communication between the platoons of his company.

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  General Orders No. No. 16, War Department, 1920
  

Home Town: Buffalo, New York

Hanley, James Matthew

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James Matthew Hanley, First Lieutenant (Chaplain), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Villers-sur-Fere, France, July 28, 1918. Leaving his place of safety, Chaplain Hanley voluntarily faced the fire of artillery and machine guns, so that he could administer to the wounded. He disregarded advice of his commanding officer to cease exposing himself, and he remained, giving first aid, comforting, cheering, and hearing confessions of the dying. After he had been severely wounded, he was taken to the rear.

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  General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio

Hanley, John J.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John J. Hanley, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 326th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., near St. Juvin, France, October 11, 1918. While on duty as a stretcher bearer, Private Hanley was painfully wounded in the head, but he nevertheless continued to evacuate the wounded, crossing and re-crossing the Aire River several times under heavy fire, and refusing to secure treatment himself until all of the other wounded had been cared for.

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  General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Hanley, William T.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William T. Hanley, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Le Charmel, France, July 24 - 25, 1918. After he had led his platoon through intense shell and machine-gun fire. Lieutenant Hanley, although twice wounded, remained at his post throughout the encounter.

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  General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Rumford, Maine

Hanna, Edward G.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward G. Hanna, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 4th Machine-Gun Battalion, 2d Division, A.E.F., at Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 3 - 4, 1918. Private Hanna went with two runners in advance of the front line to reconnoiter a position which his battalion \vas to occupy. In the face of heavy shell and machine-gun fire they made their way to a point just beyond the summit of Blanc Mont Ridge. Private Hanna was seriously gassed and the other two soldiers were wounded. He accomplished his mission and remained under heavy fire all the night, reporting to his commanding officer next day. Though suffering from the effect of the gas, he continued on duty for seven days.

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  General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Confidence, California

Hanna, Leon M.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leon M. Hanna, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Bois- de-Chaume, France, October 10, 1918. When his platoon had suffered heavy casualties and was held up by fire from a hidden machine-gun emplacement, he advanced alone under heavy fire, and locating the enemy position, charged it. He bayoneted the enemy gunner and captured two of the gun crew, enabling his platoon to resume the advance.

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  General Orders 64, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

Hanna, Mark

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Mark Hanna, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 2d Battalion, 356th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., near Stenay, France, November 6 - 11, 1918. Major Hanna displayed extreme courage on November 6 by making a daring reconnaissance of the town of Pouilly, near Stenay. This town was held in strength by the enemy, with evident indication of determination to prevent a crossing of the River Meuse at this point. He remained in this town over two hours, returning with information of great value. On the night of November 10 - 11 he was in command of the second battalion of the 356th Infantry, and while waiting to cross the River Meuse Major Hanna's battalion was subject to terrific shell fire. During this period he walked up and down the line encouraging and steadying his men. Major Hanna was killed at the head of his command.

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  General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri

*Hanna, Samuel H.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Samuel H. Hanna, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 12th Machine-Gun Battalion, 4th Division, A.E.F., at Bois-du-Fays, France, September 30, 1918. When Company C, 58th Infantry, was temporarily halted by heavy machine-gun fire, Sergeant Hanna exposed himself to enfilading fire in order to place his guns in position to execute a covering fire for the Infantry. With the aid of the fire from the machine guns under his command the advance was resumed. In the performance of this deed he was mortally wounded.

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  General Orders No. No. 5, War Department, 1920
  

Home Town: Van Nuys, California

Hansen, Arthur A.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur A. Hansen, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 101st Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Bois- de-Wavrille, France, October 2, 1918. Despite the fact that the support elements failed to arrive at the point of departure, Major Hansen, unable to communicate with his superiors, led his troops forward. Encountering a particularly intense enemy barrage, he demonstrated unusual ability by safely conducting his command over the shell-swept area and successfully accomplishing his mission.

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  General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Waltham, Massachusetts

*Hansen, Herman L.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herman L. Hansen, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near St. Etienne-a-Arnes, France, October 3, 1918. Corporal Hansen voluntarily exposed himself to heavy machine-gun fire, and with the assistance of another soldier, brought in from an exposed position a soldier severely wounded. Corporal Hansen was killed after he had relieved himself of the wounded man.

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  General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Nicolaus, California

*Hansen, William

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Hansen, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Twentieth Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Corporal Hansen gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.

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  General Order No. 110, War Department, 1918
  

Home Town: Portland, Oregon

Hanson, Walter R.

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter R. Hanson, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 128th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 32d Division, A.E.F., near Gesnes, France, October 7 - 8, 1918. When his battalion was forced to withdraw three times successively within forty-eight hours, Private Hanson each time went out in front of the line under intense machine-gun and shell fire, and rescued wounded men.

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  General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: LaCrosse, Wisconsin

*Hantschke, Edward

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward Hantschke, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Pannes, France, September 12, 1918. Seeing his platoon leader was being fired upon by a German sniper, Private Hantschke, who at the time was under cover, jumped to his feet and stepping in front of the officer tried to push him into a shell hole. The bullet intended for the officer struck Private Hantschke in the mouth, killing him instantly.

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  General Orders 74, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Newark, New Jersey

Hapsch, John P.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John P. Hapsch, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Knowing that the enemy had captured a wounded member of his company, Corporal Hapsch with two others advanced across dangerous ground to a barn, where they routed the enemy captors and carried back their comrade to safety.