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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur D. Marsh, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 113th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., near Verdun, France, October 12, 1918. Refusing to relinquish command of his company, even though suffering from illness, Captain Marsh led them up a road under a most terrific bombardment, and, while assisting a wounded man to safety, he was killed.

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  General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Newark, New Jersey

Marsh, Elmer M.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elmer M. Marsh, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Fleville, France, October 3 & 4, 1918. On October 4, after all officers had been killed or wounded, Sergeant Marsh took command of and led his platoon in the attack, during which he was severely wounded. The objective was taken and held, due in large measure to his gallant efforts. On the previous day he conducted a reconnaissance of the enemy position and located machine-gun positions. The information obtained proved valuable in the subsequent attack of October 4, 1918.

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

Home Town: Chickasha, Oklahoma

*Marsh, Harry H.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry H. Marsh, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Cunel, France, October 14, 1918. Lieutenant Marsh, with a force of 50 men, took a line of trenches, at the same time capturing prisoners greatly in excess of the members of his own command. It was due to his gallant example that this feat was accomplished. Lieutenant Marsh was killed by machine-gun fire as the trench was taken.

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  General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Paxton, Illinois

Marsh, John

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Marsh, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 362d Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., at Eclisfontaine, France, October 1, 1918. First Sergeant Marsh was painfully wounded by a shell fragment, but refused to go to the rear. Remaining with his company under heavy shell fire, he continued to perform his duties.

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  General Orders No. 27, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Vida, Montana

Marsh, John C.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John C. Marsh, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., at Molleville Farm, France, October 15, 1918. After losing his ammunition carrier Private Marsh advanced unaided, and effectively operated his automatic rifle until wounded in the hand. He continued to fire until his ammunition was exhausted, and refused to go to the rear until ordered to do so.

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  General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Charlottesville, Virginia

Marshall, Allen J.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Allen J. Marshall, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 363d Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F., near Spitaals-Bosschen, Belgium, October 31, 1918. Although suffering acute pain from a severe injury. Sergeant Marshall led his section through a continuous rain of machine-gun and sniper fire, beyond the infantry front line, where he encountered the enemy.

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  General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: San Francisco, California

*Marshall, Harry F.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry F. Marshall, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Crezancy, France, July 15, 1918. Private Marshall displayed coolness and bravery in carrying numerous messages under shell fire, thereby keeping up liaison between adjacent units.

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  General Orders No. No. 2, War Department, 1920
  

Home Town: South Brewer, Maine

Marshall, Leroy F.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leroy F. Marshall, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 1st Engineers, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Verdun, France, October 9, 1918. Corporal Marshall voluntarily went forward to silence a sniper who was pouring a dangerous fire into his position. He crept through brush for a distance of 300 yards and then crossed a machine-gun swept area, killing the sniper with his rifle.

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  General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Simla, Colorado

Marshall, Ralph William

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph William Marshall, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Third Battalion, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, on June 6 and 8, 1918. Second Lieutenant Marshall demonstrated conspicuous bravery and coolness in fearlessly exposing himself to heavy fire from machine- guns, rifles, and hand grenades in order that he might procure accurate information regarding the movements of the enemy.

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  General Order No. 110, War Department, 1918
  

Home Town: West Chicago, Illinois

Marshall, Robert E.

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert E. Marshall, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. After being wounded in the head and subjected to an intense barrage, Private Marshall remained at his post for three hours, operating his automatic rifle until ordered to the rear.

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  General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Graniteville, Missouri

Marshall, Robert G.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert G. Marshall, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 58th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., near the Bois-du-Fays, France, October 4, 1918. When his company's advance was stopped by heavy enfilading machine-gun fire, Captain Marshall (then lieutenant) took seven soldiers and rushed the enemy nest, killing six of the enemy and capturing 30 including a captain. Captain Marshall accomplished this daring feat without any of his own men becoming casualties.

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  General Orders 66, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Marshall, Willard H.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Willard H. Marshall, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 2d Engineers, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Villemontry, France, November 10, 1918. While in charge of a section of engineers constructing a footbridge across the Meuse river, the enemy opened fire when the bridge was partly finished, breaking it in two. With remarkable bravery, while under intense enemy machine-gun and artillery fire, Sergeant Marshall continued to direct the construction and completed the bridge, which enabled the infantry to cross.

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  General Orders No. No. 17, War Department, 1928
  

Home Town: Nora, Illinois

*Martell, Judson G.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Judson G. Martell, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 60th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near Cunel, France, October 14, 1918. Although seriously wounded, Lieutenant Martell continued to direct his command under heavy machine-gun and sniping fire and maintained organization under heavy demoralizing circumstances until he was killed by a sniper's bullet.

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  General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: West Somerville, Massachusetts

Martelliere, Andre P.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Andre P. Martelliere, Captain, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 8th Company, 64th Battalion, Chasseurs Alpins, Army of France, in the vicinity of Juvigny, France, August 20 and September 2, 1918. Captain Martelliere, in command of the 8th Company of 64th Battalion, Chasseurs Alpins, French Army, which company operated as a liaison unit of the 32d American Division, maintained communication on an exposed flank under heavy enemy fire during the four days of the operation. On September 2, although suffering from the effects of gas, he continued on and fearlessly led his company in the assault on Mont-de-Leuilly under heavy enemy fire and assisted in the capture of the position, together with a number of prisoners and much material.

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

Home Town: France

Martie, John E.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John E. Martie, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Fleville, France, October 4, 1918. Captain Martie exposed himself to heavy artillery and machine-gun fire while leading his company forward in an attack against strongly held enemy positions. Reaching his objective, he organized his position for defense and held the same against enemy counterattacks.

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  General Orders No. No. 3, War Department, 1921
  

Home Town: California, Missouri

*Martin, Cecil N.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Cecil N. Martin, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 47th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., near Sergy, France, July 29 - 30, 1918. Exposing himself to heavy enemy machine-gun and artillery fire, Private Martin repeatedly carried messages from his company commander to the battalion post of command. He was killed in performance of this hazardous duty.

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  General Orders 74, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Lawrenceville, Illinois

Martin, Claude A.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Claude A. Martin, Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 23d Infantry Regiment (Attached), 2d Division, A.E.F., near Vaux, France, July 1, 1918. Captain Martin operated a battalion dressing station, and, although the station was practically destroyed by shell fire, he bravely and successfully treated the wounded and directed their safe evacuation.

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  General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
  

Home Town: Welsh, Louisiana

Martin, Daniel J.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Daniel J. Martin, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, September 1, 1918. On numerous occasions Captain Martin personally headed every forward movement of his command, displaying superb courage in his absolute disregard for personal safety. In the attack on Juvigny the battalion commanded by this officer was called upon to execute a turning movement and effect junction with the French troops on the flank. Under the personal direction of Captain Martin this turning movement was completed across a hill strongly held by the enemy, its success being due to his initiative. During this engagement Captain Martin was gassed and taken from the field unconscious.

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  General Orders No. No. 143, War Department, 1918
  

Home Town: Waukesha, Wisconsin

Martin, Earl J.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Earl J. Martin, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Verdun, France, October 27, 1918. Corporal Martin led his platoon over the top until further advance was impossible. He then remained in observation. Upon being grenaded by two of the enemy, be shot them with his pistol and moving forward, gained entrance to an unused pillbox. A few hours later he ventured out into enemy trenches, entered a nearby dugout, and disposed of six occupants, then retired to his former position in the pillbox, returning to his own lines after dark.

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  General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: New Britain, Connecticut

Martin, Edward

(First Award)

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward Martin, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 110th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Courmont, France, July 29, 1918. In command of an inexperienced battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Martin led an attack against a strongly held position, and advancing with the front line, raised the morale of officers arid men by his coolness under heavy fire and utter disregard for personal danger.

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  General Orders 71, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Martin, Edward

(Second Award)

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The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster) is presented to Edward Martin, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 110th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Courmont, France, July 30, 1918. Although painfully wounded when regimental headquarters was destroyed by shell fire, Lieutenant Colonel Martin went with a battalion commander and directed the successful attack against a strong enemy position, remaining in command of the regiment until its relief.

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  General Orders 71, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Martin, Harry H.

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry H. Martin, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Brueil, France, July 18, 1918. Captain Martin, although severely wounded in the right side, before reaching the first objective, refused to be evacuated and continued to direct his company in the attack through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire to the second and third objective.

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  General Orders No. No. 27, War Department, 1920
  

Home Town: Emporia, Kansas

Martin, Henry F.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry F. Martin, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 47th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., near Bazoches, France, August 7 and 9, 1918. Early on the morning of August 7, 1918, being ordered to cross the Vesle River, Lieutenant Martin led his platoon under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. Upon reaching the bank of the river he found no footbridge across the river. He leaped into the river, swam across it, stretched ropes, and improvised a pontoon structure. After reaching the north bank of the river he observed two men in danger of being carried away by the current, going to their aid and rescuing them while under heavy fire from the enemy. On August 9, 1918, when his company commander was wounded, he fearlessly placed himself at the head of the most exposed unit and led it forward in a determined attack on Bazoches.

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  General Orders No. No. 14, War Department, 1928
  

Home Town: Jacksonville, Florida

Martin, Hugh B.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hugh B. Martin, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Busigny, France, October 10, 1918. When a battalion of infantry was held up by heavy machine-gun fire, Corporal Martin rushed his section forward to a position 300 yards in advance of our front lines, engaged and silenced the enemy, and allowed a renewal of the advance. He displayed marked personal bravery under terrific enemy fire.

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  General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Kinston, North Carolina

Martin, Oscar E.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Oscar E. Martin, 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 Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 7, 1918. Private Martin, acting as company runner, showed great bravery and devotion to duty, repeatedly carrying messages under intense machine-gun and artillery fire. Although himself severely wounded, Private Martin assisted his wounded company commander to a place of safety while under intense enemy fire thereby setting a splendid example to the men of his organization.

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  General Order No. 16, War Department, 1923
  

Home Town: East Bend, North Carolina

Martinez, Augustin

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Augustin Martinez, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 356th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., near Pouilly, France, November 10 - 11, 1918. Corporal Martinez accompanied Lieutenant Murphy and three other soldiers in a flank attack on three heavy machine guns. Fired on directly at 30 yards they charged the guns, met hand to hand resistance, but repulsed the enemy, capturing the guns. Corporal Martinez followed the fleeing Germans until they were lost in the fog.

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  General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Aztec, New Mexico

Martinez, Lauriano

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lauriano Martinez, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 110th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Fismes, France, August 26, 1918. With two other soldiers, Private Martinez crawled 300 yards in front of our line through the enemy's wire and attacked a hostile machine-gun nest. The enemy crew opened fire on them at a range of only ten yards and resisted stubbornly but they succeeded in killing three of the crew and driving off the others with clubbed rifles. They returned to our lines under heavy fire.

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  General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Colmor, New Mexico

Martinson, Alfred

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alfred Martinson, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., in the Carspach Woods, near Badricourt, Alsace, France, July 19, 1918. During an enemy raid on the sector held by the 3d platoon of Company E, 127th Infantry, which was preceded by a terrific and accurate barrage of high-explosive shells and machine-gun fire, and although surrounded by a superior enemy force, Private Martinson refused to surrender, but instead jumped from his trench and with his automatic rifle repulsed the enemy.

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  General Orders No. 68, War Department, 1920
  

Home Town: Eleva, Wisconsin

Martz, Alvey C.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alvey C. Martz, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 110th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Conde-en-Brie, France, July 15, 1918. Under violent shell and machine-gun fire, Sergeant Martz assisted in reorganizing the remnants of his shattered company which was surrounded by the enemy, and held the position until his group was again cut to pieces. With an officer and two other soldiers he then succeeded in fighting his way from within the enemy's lines to his regiment, killing a large number of the enemy with his pistol.

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  General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Glencoe, Pennsylvania

Martz, Forrest L.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Forrest L. Martz, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 12th Machine-Gun Battalion, 4th Division, A.E.F., in the Bois-du-Fays, near Brieulles, France, October 6, 1918. Private Martz and a comrade, under heavy enemy fire, went to the rescue of wounded lying in advance of our lines and returned to our lines with two wounded American soldiers. In accomplishing this mission they advanced to within 75 yards of the enemy lines over an area which the enemy raked with their fire.

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

Home Town: Tipton, Indiana

Marx, Robert S.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert S. Marx, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F., in front of Baalons, France, November 10, 1918. Having been sent to make a reconnaissance and if found necessary to take command of the 3d Battalion, 357th Infantry, the advance of which had just been checked with severe losses, Captain Marx displayed the highest quality of courage and leadership in the face of a murderous artillery and machine-gun fire by immediately reorganizing the battalion and after a personal reconnaissance directing the assault line, which resulted in the taking of the enemy position. During the attack Captain Marx was severely wounded. His brave example greatly inspired his men.