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  General Orders 95, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri

Kowaski, Lewis L.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lewis L. Kowaski, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Cantigny, France, on may 28 - 30, 1918. Corporal Kowaski captured an enemy machine gun and aided materially in breaking up a counterattack by using it against his foes. In company with his captain, he led the way to a dugout which he had located in capturing the machine gun and assisted in taking nine prisoners.

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  General Orders No. No. 109, War Department, 1918
  

Home Town: Indiana Harbor, Indiana

Kozikowski, Stanislaw

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Stanislaw Kozikowski, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Binarville, France, October 2 - 7, 1918. During the time when his company was isolated in the Argonne forest and cut off from communication with friendly troops. Private Kozikowski, together with another soldier, volunteered to carry a message through the German lines, although he was aware that several unsuccessful attempts had been previously made by patrols and members of which were either killed, wounded or driven back. By his courage and determination, he succeeded in delivering the message and brought relief to his battalion.

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  General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Brooklyn, New York

*Kozloski, John

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Kozloski, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Grand Ballois Farm, France, July 14 - 15, 1918. Private Kozloski repeatedly volunteered and delivered messages over routes where all previous runners had either been killed or wounded.

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  General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland

*Kraft, William E.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William E. Kraft, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 108th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. In the attack on the Hindenburg line, after all the officers of his company became casualties, Sergeant Kraft too command and led his company in the attack through machine-gun and artillery fire. Shortly after returning from a personal reconnaissance of the enemy machine-gun position, he again took up the advance, and was leading the attack when killed by an enemy sniper. The heroism displayed by this noncommissioned officer was an important factor in the success of the attack of his company.

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  General Orders No. No. 46, War Department, 1920
  

Home Town: Weehawken, New Jersey

Kramer, Henry G.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry G. Kramer, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. During the operations against the Hindenburg line Corporal Kramer, with four other soldiers, left shelter and went forward into an open field under heavy shell and machine-gun fire and succeeded in bandaging and carrying back to our lines two wounded men.

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  General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Kramps, Clarence O.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence O. Kramps, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Battery C, 10th Field Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F., near St. Eugene, France, July 14 - 15, 1918. Corporal Kramps remained on duty as chief of section after being very severely wounded. Later in the action when one of his gun crew was wounded, he was lifted to the seat and continued to fire the piece in addition to his other duties until forcibly taken from the seat and sent to an aid station. Here it was found that he had been wounded in four places.

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  General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Rosedale, Kansas

Krause, Joseph

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph Krause, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Sanitary Detachment, 316th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 79th Division, A.E.F., near Consenvoye Woods, France, November 6, 1918. During the Meuse-Argonne, while Hill 378, north of Verdun, was being stormed by the 316th Infantry, Sergeant Krause, himself in the foremost rank, rushed forward in the face of heavy fire from a machine-gun nest and rescued successively three wounded soldiers who had fallen in the attempt to take the hill, bringing each in turn to safety. His actions were in disregard of his own safety and were an inspiration to his comrades.

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  General Orders No. 9, War Department, 1923
  

Home Town: New Rochelle, New York

Krause, William

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Krause, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 125th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 32d Division, A.E.F., near Cierges, France, August 1, 1918. The battalion to which he was attached, forced by vastly superior numbers to take up a more advantageous position, left 21 wounded men well in advance of their second position. Private Krause, together with Lieutenant Warde B. Smith, Medical Corps, and Sergeant John W. Doyle, medical detachment, under observation of the enemy and in the face of intense enemy mm-g fire carried the wounded men to a place of safety. The indomitable spirit and extreme devotion to his comrades inspired the men of his organization with renewed courage and determination.

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  General Orders No. 9, War Department, 1923
  

Home Town: Saginaw, Michigan

Krause, William H.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William H. Krause, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 108th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. First Sergeant Krause displayed great gallantry during the operations against the Hindenburg line. A smoke barrage was put down by the enemy between his company and the company on the left. The company commander having been wounded, Sergeant Krause sent a soldier to establish liaison with the company on the left. When this soldier was severely wounded and unable to accomplish his mission, Sergeant Krause went himself and succeeded in reaching the company. While returning to his own company, Sergeant Krause met a party of Germans attempting to break through the gap between the two companies. In a personal encounter he killed a German officer and forced the rest of the party to withdraw.

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  General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Syracuse, New York

Krayer, Nicholas

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Nicholas Krayer, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. During the attack on the Hindenburg line, after all officers in his company had been killed, Corporal Krayer exposed himself to heavy machine-gun fire to reorganize his command. He went from shell hold to shell hole, and by his courageous example inspired his men to continue the advance.

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  General Orders No. 68, War Department, 1920
  

Home Town: New Providence, New Jersey

*Kreis, Jacob

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jacob Kreis, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 47th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., at St. Thibault, France, August 10, 1918. Accompanied by another soldier, Private Kreis penetrated the enemy's lines and patrolled a sector from the north bank of the River Vesle to the town of Bazoches. These two men entered an enemy dug-out and killed two Germans, at the same time locating a machine-gun emplacement.

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  General Orders No. No. 147, War Department, 1918
  

Home Town: Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Kreitzer, David I.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to David I. Kreitzer, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Fismes, France, August 7 - 8, 1918. After being severely wounded in the right shoulder, Private Kreitzer refused immediate evacuation and continued to perform his duty as company runner. Upon several occasions, he exposed himself to heavy enemy fire in order to carry messages from company headquarters to his platoon. His gallant conduct aided materially in keeping up the morale and courage of his comrades.

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  General Orders No. No. 11, War Department, 1921
  

Home Town: Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Kreuzman, William Alpheus

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Alpheus Kreuzman, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Eighty-Second Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near Bayonville, France, November 1, 1918. Private Kreuzman volunteered and went forward to reconnoiter a ravine which was infested with hostile machine guns, returning with several prisoners.

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  General Order No. 44, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Batesville, Indiana

*Kriechbaum, Phillip E.

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Phillip E. Kriechbaum, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Apremont, France, October 3, 1918. When his company was halted by heavy machine-gun fire, Lieutenant Kriechbaum advanced ahead of his company, thus personally leading them to the attack. He was killed by enemy machine-gun fire while some distance ahead of the first wave. His initiative and heroism were material factors in this operation.

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  General Orders No. No. 11, War Department, 1921
  

Home Town: Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Kriechbaum, Roy R.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roy R. Kriechbaum, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Fismette, France, August 9, 1918. When the town of Fismette was held both by the enemy and our forces, Captain Kriechbaum voluntarily exposed himself to heavy close-range machine-gun fire in order to rescue a wounded soldier. While in the performance of this heroic act, he was severely wounded in both legs.

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  General Orders No. No. 11, War Department, 1921
  

Home Town: Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Krigbaum, William L.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William L. Krigbaum, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 124th Machine-Gun Battalion, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Bois-de-Chaume, France, October 9, 1918. When the battalion to which Captain Krigbaum was attached had reached its objective north of Bois-de-Chaume, it was subjected to two counterattacks. The right flank of the battalion was left exposed and all the gun crews on that flank were either killed or wounded and the guns put out of action. At the most critical time of this emergency, Captain Krigbaum alone mounted a captured German machine gun and so successfully operated it against the enemy that the counterattack was stopped and the flank of the battalion saved from serious losses.

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  General Orders 64, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Decatur, Illinois

Kroger, Chester F.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Chester F. Kroger, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. While directing the attack of his platoon against strong enemy resistance beyond the Paris-Soissons Highway, Lieutenant Kroger was severely wounded in the head by a machine-gun bullet. He refused immediate evacuation, and although staggering from the loss of blood he assisted in the reorganization of the various units of the 2d Battalion and continued with the advance until he fell from exhaustion.

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  General Orders No. 72, War Department, 1920
  

Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio

Kromer, Chester C.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Chester C. Kromer, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Juvigny, France August 30, 1918. Corporal Kromer voluntarily made four trips in front of the line, under machine-gun and artillery fire, and brought in four wounded men, who had been left in an exposed position after a withdrawal of the line.

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  General Orders 66, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Grand Rapids, Michigan

Krotoshinsky, Abraham

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Abraham Krotoshinsky, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 307th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., in Argonne Forest, France, October 6, 1918. Private Krotoshinsky was on liaison duty with a battalion of the 308th Infantry which was surrounded by the enemy north of the Forest De la Buinonne in the Argonne Forest. After patrols and runners had been repeatedly shot down while attempting to carry back word of the battalion's position and condition, Private Krotoshinsky volunteered for the mission and successfully accomplished it.

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

Home Town: Bronx, New York

Krueger, Arthur

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur Krueger, 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. While his platoon was halted by murderous fire of the enemy, Private Krueger crawled from a shell hole, in which he was seeking shelter, and made his way forward to the aid of a wounded comrade. On the way, he was wounded, but bravely continued on, until he had dressed the wounds of his comrade. He then insisted on walking to the dressing station for treatment of his own wounds.

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  General Orders No. 126, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

Kruger, Anthony J.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Anthony J. Kruger, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Wilhelmplatz, France, September 29, 1918. Sergeant Kruger was ordered to take his platoon and capture a machine gun which was holding up the advance of the company and causing many casualties. Without hesitation, Sergeant Kruger, armed with an automatic pistol, and, with utter disregard for his personal safety, charged the machine gun, stopping only when he was rendered unconscious by two bullet wounds in the neck.

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  General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Patchogue, New York

Krum, James Edward

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James Edward Krum, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., at Hamel, Belgium, July 4, 1918. Although severely wounded in the right arm at the beginning of the engagement, Sergeant Krum continued forward as squad leader, exhibiting great gallantry and setting an inspiring example to his men. After his wound had been dressed, he insisted upon returning to duty with his platoon.

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  General Orders No. No. 14, War Department, 1920
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

Krzykwa, Albert S.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert S. Krzykwa, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Romagne, France, October 14, 1918. In an attack on Cote Dame Marie the 126th Infantry was held up, owing to intense enemy machine-gun lire and grenades. Private Krzykwa volunteered as a member of a combat patrol which cut through the enemy lines, capturing ten machine-guns, killed and captured 15 of the enemy, and forced a large number to surrender, clearing that part of the Cote Dame Marie of the enemy, enabling the regiment to continue their advance.

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  General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Alto, Michigan

Kubacki, Steve

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Steve Kubacki, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 55th Infantry Regiment, 7th Division, A.E.F., near Jaulny, France, November 10, 1918. After leading his platoon to its objective, and having consolidated a defense position, Sergeant Kubacki alone went forward under heavy shell fire to reconnoiter the enemy's position. Finding the area clear, he moved his platoon 300 yards forward to a more favorable position, which he held despite the fierce fire of the enemy.

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  General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Kuder, Haward F.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Haward F. Kuder, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Battery F, 10th Field Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Greves Farm, France, July 14 - 15, 1918. Sergeant Kuder volunteered to carry messages after communication had been broken off. Although wounded, he refused to be relieved, and continued making trips to the batteries throughout the heavy bombardment, without thought of personal safety.

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  General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Kuhlman, Alfred H.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alfred H. Kuhlman, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 116th Ambulance Company, 103d Sanitary Train, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Haumont, France, October 11, 1918. Private Kuhlman, a stretcher bearer, gave proof of great courage and high sense of duty by helping transport a wounded soldier to a dressing station under heavy fire, by which three other stretcher bearers were killed or seriously wounded. Private Kuhlman was himself wounded, but he nevertheless returned to the shell-swept area and assisted in rescuing a wounded officer and six wounded soldiers.

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  General Orders No. 27, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Rogers City, Michigan

Kuhlman, George Winfield

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George Winfield Kuhlman, Second Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 107th Engineers, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Fismes, France, August 5 - 6, 1918. Second Lieutenant Kuhlman was sent on the night of August 5 - 6, 1918, to make a reconnaissance of all possible means of crossing the River Vesle, near Fismes, France. It had been reported that the Germans had all retreated from the south bank of the river, but he found that such was not the case; they were there in force. Nevertheless, such was his bravery and determination that he crossed into and through the German lines, made a full reconnaissance, and returned with his report.

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  General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
  

Home Town: Glidden, Wisconsin

Kuhn, Rupert C.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Rupert C. Kuhn, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 105th Machine-Gun Battalion, 27th Division, A.E.F., northeast of Ronssoy, France, September 27, 1918. During the attack on the Hindenburg line Sergeant Kuhn, with utter disregard of his own personal danger, unhesitatingly left the shelter of the trenches and went forward under heavy enemy artillery and machine-gun fire and succeeded in rescuing two wounded comrades who were lying helpless in a forward machine-gun position, bringing them to a place of safety where they could receive first-aid treatment. His gallant conduct and devotion to his comrades greatly inspired the men of his battalion.

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  General Orders No. No. 2, War Department, 1932
  

Home Town: Castile, New York

Kukoski, John

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Kukoski, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Forty-Ninth Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918. Alone, Private Kukoski charged a machine-gun and with the utmost bravery captured it and its crew, including one officer.

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  General Order No. 110, War Department, 1918
  

Home Town: Buffalo, New York

Kunieawsky, Ben

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ben Kunieawsky, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 2d Machine-Gun Battalion, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Exermont, France, October 4, 1918. Private Kunieawsky, with a companion, went forward in front of our lines to flank and locate the enemy machine-gun nests, whose fire was halting the advance of our Infantry. They were exposed to heavy machine-gun fire but pushed forward. His companion was mortally wounded, but Private Kunieawsky continued and located the enemy position and returned with information which enabled our forces to put nests out of action.