World War I last Names h q compiled and Edited By

• 
  General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Northampton, Massachusetts

Myers, Irwin

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Irwin Myers, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 122d Field Artillery, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Romagne, France, October 30, 1918. Facing heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, Corporal Myers crawled beyond the infantry front lines to a crest overlooking the enemy position. Working under continuous fire, he made a panoramic sketch of hostile positions, which proved of great value in directing our artillery fire.

• 
  General Orders 71, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

Myers, Louis W.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis W. Myers, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 8th Machine-Gun Battalion, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Le Rocq, France, July 14 - 15, 1918. Corporal Myers repeatedly exposed himself to the terrific enemy shell fire in carrying messages and rendering first aid to the wounded.

• 
  General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Fort Worth, Texas

Myers, Oscar B.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Oscar B. Myers, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 137th Aero Squadron, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Cierges, France, September 28, 1918. Sent on a particularly hazardous mission, First Lieutenant Myers harassed and routed enemy troops. Lieutenant Myers then climbed higher to look for German planes. With two other officers he encountered nine Fokkers protecting a reconnaissance machine, flying in one of the most effective formations used by the enemy. Out-maneuvering the hostile planes, the three officers succeeded in routing them. After a quick turn Lieutenant Myers dived at the reconnaissance machine and crashed it to the ground in flames.

• 
  General Orders No. 1, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Mount Vernon, New York

Myers, William R.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William R. Myers, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 137th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 35th Division, A.E.F., near Baulny, France, September 28, 1918. Early on the morning of September 28, Sergeant Myers was wounded in the shoulder by a machine-gun bullet. In spite of his wound he continued under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, to render first aid to the wounded until wounded a second time by a shell fragment.

• 
  General Orders No. No. 55, War Department, 1910
  

Home Town: Lawrence, Kansas

Myhrman, Robert E.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert E. Myhrman, Captain (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters, 122d Field Artillery, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Very, France, September 26, 1918. While his battery position was being heavily shelled by the enemy artillery Captain Myhrman remained constantly with his men, ordering them to safety, and caring for a wounded man. After his battery had been placed in position he conducted his own reconnaissance, and prepared his own firing data with no regard for the danger to which he was exposed from heavy enemy shell fire.

• 
  General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

Myhrum, Melvin

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Melvin Myhrum, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 132d Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Brieulles, France, October 7, 1918. The patrol, of which Private Myhrum was a member, was under constant and exacting machine-gun and rifle fire. After the officer in charge had been wounded and the patrol scattered, he returned to his company and voluntarily acted as guide for stretcher bearers to bring in the wounded officer. Being unable to locate him, Private Myhrum remained and searched, during which time he was twice wounded. He led a second group of stretcher bearers to the spot where the officer was finally located, and then assisted in carrying him to the rear, before reporting for treatment.

• 
  General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Fosston, Minnesota

*Mzik, Charles

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles Mzik, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 145th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F., near Eyne, Belgium, November 2, 1918. In full view of the enemy and under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, corporal Mzik, with two other men, swam the Escaut River and assisted in the construction of a footbridge. The construction of this bridge aided materially in the later successful operations of American troops in this vicinity. Corporal Mzik was killed in the performance of this act.

• 
  General Orders No. 72, War Department, 1920
  

Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio

Naan, James P.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James P. Naan, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Ville Savoye, France, August 22, 1918. Learning that one of his command had been severely wounded and was unable to reach a place of safety, although the area was swept by heavy machine-gun fire and was extremely dangerous to cross, Sergeant Naan, realizing the serious condition of the wounded soldier, and with utter disregard for his own personal safety, dashed across the enfiladed territory, picked up the wounded man, and carried him to platoon headquarters where he administered first aid and later carried him to a place of comparative safety behind the lines.

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

Home Town: New York, New York

Nachtmann, Ludwig J.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ludwig J. Nachtmann, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 315th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., near Damvillers, France, November 9, 1918. Sergeant Nachtmann, although seriously wounded, remained at his post and continued to direct the fire from his section under heavy shell fire, until carried away by first-aid men.

• 
  General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Bustleton, Pennsylvania

Nadeau, David

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to David Nadeau, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Mezy, France, July 15 - 19, 1918. Sergeant Nadeau remained on duty throughout the battle of the Marne July 15 to 19, although seriously wounded, and rendered valuable assistance in sustaining the morale and managing the troops in the line.

• 
  General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Woonsocket, Rhode Island

Naegle, Hans M.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hans M. Naegle, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Seventeenth Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near Villemontry, France, November 10, 1918. Private Naegle and a companion went out ahead of the line and silenced a machine-gun which threatened to hold up the advance of his company.

• 
  General Order No. 32, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Toquerville, Utah

Nagazyna, John James

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John James Nagazyna, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Ninety-Sixth Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action in the attack on Tigny, France, July 19, 1918. During a critical time in the assault against Tigny, when his company had suffered heavy losses, Gunnery Sergeant Nagazyna set such an example of personal bravery and determination as to inspire his men to success. At a time when it seemed impossible to advance any farther, his fearlessness in moving up and down his lines to steady his men encouraged them to go forward against heavy odds and take and hold their objective.

• 
  General Order No. 117, War Department, 1918
  

Home Town: Brooklyn, New York

Nagowski, Aloigy

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Aloigy Nagowski, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 108th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. Corporal Nagowski left shelter, went forward under intense machine-gun fire and carried a wounded officer to a place of safety. In accomplishing this mission he was severely wounded.

• 
  General Orders No. No. 139, War Department, 1918
  

Home Town: Buffalo, New York

Nail, E. Kelley

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to E. Kelley Nail, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 142d Infantry Regiment, 36th Division, A.E.F., near St. Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. Sergeant Nail, in charge of a patrol, successfully flanked a machine-gun nest of several guns which was holding up the advance of his company and captured four German officers.

• 
  General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Cleburne, Texas

Naiman, Herman A.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herman A. Naiman, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 28th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France, July 18 - 20, 1918. Private Naiman displayed unusual courage and devotion to duty by remaining with the first wave of the attack during the three days of severe fighting and continuing under constant and heavy fire to give first aid to the wounded and assisting in the rescue of injured men.

• 
  General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Gilead, Nebraska

*Nalle, James B.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James B. Nalle, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., at La Tuilerie Farm, France, July 22 - 23, 1918. While making an inspection of the two leading battalions of the regiment on the night of July 22 - 23, Major Nalle entered La Tuilerie Farm and found it occupied. As his party was leaving the farm, persons were heard approaching, and fearing that his men might fire upon friendly troops, he stepped from behind the wall and challenged the party. He was immediately fired upon and killed.

• 
  General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Washington, D.C.

Narewouchek, Trofem

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Trofem Narewouchek, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Mont St. Pere, France, July 22, 1918. Leaving his place of safety, Sergeant Narewouchek made his way across an open field, exposed to machine-gun fire, and assisted in the rescue of three wounded comrades.

• 
  General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Narveson, Palmer O.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Palmer O. Narveson, Sergeant, 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. When he and two soldiers, separated from the rest of the company, were fired upon from three directions, Sergeant Narveson attacked and demolished a machine-gun nest by himself; and then reduced a second hostile position. Though wounded and slightly gassed, he refused to be evacuated, and continued the advance.

• 
  General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Twin Lakes, Minnesota

Nash, Archie C.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Archie C. Nash, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., at Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. Private Nash displayed remarkable coolness and courage under violent bombardment when he voluntarily repaired telephone lines and rendered great assistance in maintaining communication. Although wounded he continued his work until ordered evacuated by his commanding officer.

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

Home Town: Cambridge, Massachusetts

Nash, James F.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James F. Nash, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Ville Savoye, France, August 22, 1918. While his company was attacked by greatly superior numbers of the enemy, Private Nash continued to operate his automatic rifle, even after having been wounded three times in the chest. After the attacking force had been driven off, he refused the use of a litter in favor of a comrade whom he thought more seriously sounded than himself.

• 
  General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Brooklyn, New York

Nation, James

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James Nation, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., on Hill 272, near Fleville, France, October 9, 1918. The squad of which Private Nation was a member was directed to attack an enemy machine-gun position. During the attack all the other members of the squad were killed or wounded. He alone rushed the position, captured the gun, and killed four of the crew.

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

Home Town: Duncan, Arizona

*Naughton, Francis X.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Francis X. Naughton, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Sanitary Detachment, 112th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 28th Division, A.E.F., in the Argonne Sector, France, October 1, 1918. While mess was being served a shell exploded, killing nine men and wounding 20. Private Naughton, although severely wounded in the chest with shell splinters, one leg blown nearly off and bleeding badly, refused all help until others had been attended to. Skilled in first aid, he instructed others how to adjust a tourniquet and rendered other assistance to the wounded: finally permitting his own wounds, which subsequently caused his death, to be attended after all others had been cared for.

• 
  General Orders 95, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Nay, Orin E.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Orin E. Nay, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 1st Gas Regiment, A.E.F., near Bethincourt, France, September 26, 1918. Voluntarily leaving shelter, Corporal Nay and another soldier made their way, through terrific enemy barrage of artillery and machine-gun fire, to the aid of wounded comrades, carrying them to first aid stations, and administering treatment.

• 
  General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri

Neal, George W.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George W. Neal, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 1st Gas Regiment, A.E.F., near Bethincourt, France, September 26, 1918. Voluntarily leaving shelter Sergeant Neal and another soldier made their way through a terrific enemy barrage of artillery and machine-gun fire to the aid of wounded comrades, carrying them to first-aid stations and administering treatment.

• 
  General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Bulger, Pennsylvania

Nealis, John J.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John J. Nealis, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 102d Field Signal Battalion, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. During the operations against the Hindenburg line he, while in charge of telephone communications between battalion headquarters and forward positions, accompanied the advancing infantry forward, established his advance post, where one of his assistants was killed by shell fire and he himself wounded, and under constant bombardment kept the telephone lines in operation, remaining at his post for nine hours, until wounded a second time. When completely exhausted he turned over his apparatus to the man sent to relieve him. His extreme gallantry, courage, and bravery afforded a magnificent example to the combat troops who witnessed it.

• 
  General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Neel, Roland H.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roland H. Neel, Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 99th Aero Squadron (Attached), Coast Artillery Corps, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., east of St. Die, France, August 17, 1918. Lieutenant Llewellyn, acting as pilot; and Lieutenant Neel, acting as observer; carried on successfully liaison with the infantry during the attack on Frapelle. They flew over the enemy lines at an altitude of only 400 meters, firing on and disconcerting the enemy and thereby giving courage and confidence to the American forces. Despite heavy fire from 15 antiaircraft machine guns and several batteries of antiaircraft artillery, they performed their work efficiently. Their aeroplane was struck by a number of machine-gun bullets, one of which cut the rudder and elevator control wires, and caused the rudder to jam. The broken control wire was held and operated by Lieutenant Neel, under direction of Lieutenant Llewellyn. Running the machine together in this manner, they continued their liaison work until the plane began to become unmanageable; when, in spite of its damaged condition, they brought it back to their airdrome.

• 
  General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Macon, Georgia

Neelon, Raymond V.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raymond V. Neelon, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 319th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, A.E.F., near Immecourt, France, November 1, 1918. Taking command of two platoons after their commanders had become casualties, Sergeant Neelon attacked a machine-gun nest, taking two guns and 146 prisoners. Later, after repulsing two strong counterattacks, he alone crawled out and captured a prisoner with a machine-gun, which he at once set up to strengthen his position.

• 
  General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Medway, Massachusetts

Neely, James

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James Neely, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 146th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F., near Cierges, France, September 28, 1918. After his platoon had withdrawn about 50 yards to an established line, a wounded comrade was seen lying ahead, in the position which they formerly occupied. The enemy had just launched a strong counterattack, but Private Neely, with another soldier, volunteered to go to the assistance of the wounded man. In the face of terrific fire of enemy artillery and machine guns, and the fire of their own comrades, who were resisting the attack, Private Neely succeeded in bringing his man to a place of safety.

• 
  General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Neese, Harry L.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry L. Neese, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Premont, France, October 8, 1918. When the advance of his company was held up by a machine-gun emplacement, Private Neese went forward with two other soldiers and attacked the enemy position. He shot both of the enemy gunners, showing marked personal bravery under heavy fire.

• 
  General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Swansea, South Carolina

Neibling, Harlou P.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harlou P. Neibling, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 2d Balloon Squadron, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., at Brouville, France, September 2, 1918, and near Fort Du Marre, France, September 26, 1918. While Lieutenant Neibling was making an aerial reconnaissance from a balloon, he was repeatedly attacked by enemy planes, two of which dived at the balloon and opened fire with incendiary bullets. With great coolness he fired at one of them with his pistol and took a picture of the plane with his camera. When the balloon took fire he was forced to jump, but he took two more pictures on the way down in spite of being fired upon. He re-ascended as soon as a new balloon could be inflated. On September 26 this officer was again attacked while conducting a reglage, but hanging from the basket with one arm he fired his pistol at one of the enemy planes and jumped only when his balloon burst into flames. He immediately continued his mission in another balloon.