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Home Town: Selma, Alabama

Maass, Charles

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles Maas, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 60th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near St. Mihiel, France, September 15 - 16, 1918. After all the other company runners had been evacuated because of wounds, Private Maass, although himself wounded, refused to go to the rear and remained on duty, carrying messages through heavy shell fire and maintaining liaison with all four platoons until his company was relieved.

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  General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Mabe, James D.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James D. Mabe, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. Having been severely wounded in the shoulder by shrapnel early in the attack, Private Mabe refused to leave his platoon, and, after losing his rifle, armed himself with grenades and cleaned out numerous enemy dugouts. Not until his company had taken his position for the night did he go to the rear.

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  General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Madison, North Carolina

Macarovsky, Herman

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herman Macarovsky, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 3, 1918. All of his superior officers killed or wounded, Sergeant Macarovsky took command of and organized his company under heavy shell fire. He then led it to the attack, captured or killed many Germans, and put several machine-gun nests out of action.

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  General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota

MacArthur, Douglas A.

(First Award)

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Douglas A. MacArthur, Brigadier General (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving as Chief of Staff, 42d 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, General MacArthur 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. 27, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Ashland, Wisconsin

MacArthur, Douglas A.

(Second Award)

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster) is presented to Douglas A. MacArthur, Brigadier General (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving as Chief of Staff, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Cote-de-Chatillon, France, October 14 - 16, 1918: As brigade commander General MacArthur personally led his men and by the skillful maneuvering of his brigade made possible the capture of Hills 288, 242, and the Cote-de-Chatillon, France, October 14, 15, and 16, 1918. He displayed indomitable resolution and great courage in rallying broken lines and in reforming attacks, thereby making victory possible. On a field where courage was the rule, his courage was the dominant feature.

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  General Orders No. 27, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Ashland, Wisconsin

MacArthur, John Knox

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Knox MacArthur, Second Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 27th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Luneville, France, June 13, 1918. Outnumbered and handicapped by his presence far behind the German lines, Second Lieutenant MacArthur and three flying companions fought brilliantly a large group of enemy planes, bringing down or putting to flight all in the attacking party, while performing an important mission.

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  General Orders No. No. 101, War Department, 1918
  

Home Town: Buffalo, New York

Macauley, Malcolm A.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Malcolm A. Macauley, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Bouresches, France, July 20, 1918. On July 20, Private Macauley repeatedly carried messages through a field swept by a terrific machine-gun fire. At one time he crawled to a brook through this machine-gun fire and returned with water to two wounded men, giving them first aid and assisting them to the rear.

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  General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Springfield, Massachusetts

MacBeth, Edwin

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edwin MacBeth, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Fismette, France, August 10, 1918. Sergeant Mac Beth and another soldier voluntarily went through heavy machinegun fire to carry an important message to an advanced unit. Attracted by the cries of a wounded soldier while they were returning they went to his assistance and were endeavoring to rescue him when Sergeant Mac Beth's companion was fatally wounded. Being unable to bring in the two wounded men by himself this soldier returned to the line and secured assistance.

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  General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

MacBrayne, Winfred C.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Winfred C. MacBrayne, First Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 2d Balloon Squadron, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Fismes, France, August 26, 1918. While he was conducting an aerial reconnaissance and general surveillance from his balloon, Lieutenant MacBrayne was repeatedly attacked by hostile aeroplanes, and continued his mission despite the proximity of strong enemy air patrols against which he had no defense. When an enemy Fokker emerged from low-hanging clouds, firing at the balloon with incendiary bullets, Lieutenant MacBrayne remained in the basket until his companion, who was making his first ascension, had safely jumped. He leaped when the balloon was nearer the ground and his parachute opened as he crossed into the woods. Lieutenant MacBrayne insisted upon re-ascending immediately, thereby displaying conspicuous coolness and determination.

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  General Orders No. 1, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Lowell, Massachusetts

MacCormack, Robert S.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert S. MacCormack, Sergeant Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 316th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., at Hill 378, the Borne-du-Cornouiller, France, November 4, 1918. During an enemy counterattack which resulted in the temporary recapture of the Borne-du-Cornouiller, the enemy swept over the position. Sergeant Major MacCormack and his battalion commander, the later being seriously wounded, were alone in the second line of trenches. Although entirely surrounded by overwhelming numbers of the enemy, Sergeant Major MacCormack gallantly stood his ground, firing his automatic pistol at enemy soldiers until ordered to surrender by his wounded commanding officer. After being captured he assisted the wounded officer to the enemy lines amid terrific artillery fire from his own lines. Ordered by his battalion commander to leave him and seek shelter, he refused, remaining under constant and intense American fire for three hours while assisting the wounded officer to a place of safety. Sergeant Major MacCormack displayed extraordinary heroism under fire and a soldierly devotion to his commanding officer.

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

Home Town: Brooklyn, New York

MacDermut, Charles K.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles K. MacDermut, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 314th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., near Moirey, France, November 10, 1918. Although seriously wounded by three machinegun bullets while reconnoitering, Captain MacDermut continued to direct his troops and refused to receive medical treatment or to allow stretcher bearers to come to the exposed position until night.

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  General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Leonia, New Jersey

MacDonald, Beatrice Mary

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Beatrice Mary MacDonald, Reserve Nurse, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism while serving with Nurse Corps, A.E.F. (Attached), while on duty with the surgical team at the British Casualty Clearing Station No. 61, British Area, August 17, 1917. During a German night air raid Nurse MacDonald continued at her post of duty, caring for the sick and wounded until seriously wounded by a German bomb, thereby losing one eye.

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  General Orders No. No. 17, War Department, 1926
  

Home Town: New York, New York

*MacDonald, Douglas

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Douglas MacDonald, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Cunel, France, October 11, 1918. While acting as a litter bearer, Private MacDonald was painfully wounded in the hand by a machine-gun bullet, but refused to go to a dressing station, continuing to administer first aid to wounded under constant machine-gun and shell fire. On one occasion when a comrade had been buried by an exploding shell, Private MacDonald rushed two hundred yards into the open and worked under heavy fire at rescuing him. He was later killed by shell fire while giving aid to a wounded man.

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  General Orders 89, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Oliver Mills, Pennsylvania

*MacDonald, William J. A.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William J. A. MacDonald, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, October 14, 1918. When the platoon commanded by Lieutenant MacDonald began the attack, it encountered a tremendously heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. Lieutenant MacDonald, realizing the difficult and hazardous position his men were in, and with utter disregard of his own personal safety, valorously led the platoon forward and attained the objective. In the performance of this brave act Lieutenant MacDonald so encouraged his men that they continued to carry on after he had made the supreme sacrifice.

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  General Orders No. No. 16, War Department, 1929
  

Home Town: Seattle, Washington

MacDonnell, John L.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John L. MacDonnell, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., at Buillemont Farm, near Bony, France, September 28, 1918. When the advance of his platoon was held up by machine-gun fire which was harassing his position, Sergeant MacDonnell voluntarily led a detachment of his platoon over the top and destroyed the machine-gun nest. His courageous actions were an inspiration to all his comrades.

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  General Orders No. No. 56, War Department, 1922
  

Home Town: New York, New York

MacDougall, Allan J.

(First Award)

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Allan J. MacDougall, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Revillon, France, September 9, 1918. Captain MacDougall voluntarily assumed command of a patrol of three men to locate enemy lines and gun positions. Crawling through withering machinegun fire to within 20 yards of the enemy lines he encountered two Germans on outpost, whom he killed. Remaining exposed to the enemy for an hour, Captain MacDougall killed a machine-gunner who attempted to take a position in front of him. His entire mission was harassed by perilous machinegun fire and a constant hand grenade bombardment.

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  General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Detroit, Michigan

MacDougall, Allan J.

(Second Award)

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster) is presented to Allan J. MacDougall, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., in the Argonne Forest, France, October 4, 1918. Leading three companies to the aid of a surrounded battalion, Captain MacDougall was rendered unconscious by a shell burst, but, upon recovery, refused treatment until properly relieved.

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  General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Detroit, Michigan

Mace, John H.

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John H. Mace, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 140th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F., near Exermont, France, September 28, 1918. Sergeant Mace volunteered to lead a detachment to attack a machine-gun nest which was holding up the advance of his battalion. Although severely wounded, he carried the position, killing the enemy gun crew and capturing the machine-gun.

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  General Orders No. 59, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Liberty, Missouri

*MacElligott, George H.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George H. MacElligott, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. Although mortally wounded, Lieutenant MacElligott remained in command of his platoon, under direct view of the enemy and through a terrific bombardment, until he died.

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  General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: West Somerville, Massachusetts

MacElroy, George L.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George L. MacElroy, Bugler, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Monthurel, France, July 17, 1918. During the progress of a rather severe attack Bugler MacElroy delivered an important message from his company commander to the regimental headquarters. In order to perform this mission he was compelled to cross areas swept by heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. Due to his individual gallantry, communication was established at a critical time in the operation of this regiment.

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  General Orders No. 72, War Department, 1920
  

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

*MacFarland, James

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James MacFarland, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 113th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., in the Boissois Bois, France, October 12 - 17, 1918. Through the five days of our attack in the Boissois Bois, Captain MacFarland had an advance dressing station in the woods, under constant shell fire, without protection. He repeatedly exposed himself to shell fire while going to the aid of wounded. His gallant example assisted greatly in keeping up the morale of the troops with whom he came in contact. He died from the effects of wounds received while giving aid to the wounded.

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  General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Burlington, New Jersey

MacFarland, Jay W.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jay W. MacFarland, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., during the St.. Mihiel offensive, France, September 12, 1918. Perceiving a gap which was increasing between two attacking companies, Lieutenant MacFarland promptly led three squads to fill the interval. His command was met at once by severe machine-gun fire and suffered severe casualties. He ordered his men to keep down and alone went forward to locate the enemy guns. In this act he was severely wounded, but he successfully directed the attack on the guns, which were captured before he was evacuated to the rear.

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

Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio

MacGuire, Edward A.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward A. MacGuire, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 6th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F., near the Bois-de-Chatillon, France, November 5 - 9, 1918. Having developed a hernia in crossing the Meuse River, Lieutenant MacGuire displayed remarkable fortitude and devotion to duty by remaining with his company and leading it into action, reaching his objective under severe machinegun and shell fire. He continued with his command until a double hernia developed from strain caused by two forced marches into advanced positions, and he was ordered to the rear.

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  General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: New York, New York

MacIsaac, Donald

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Donald MacIsaac, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 11th Railway Engineers, A.E.F., at Gouzeaucourt, France, November 30, 1917. When the unarmed working party of which he was a member was unexpectedly attacked at Gouzeaucourt, France, Sergeant MacIsaac displayed extraordinary heroism by declining to take advantage of shelter, in going back into the barrage to assist American soldiers of another unit, and returning into the barrage a second time to search for wounded British soldiers.

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  General Orders No. No. 129, War Department, 1918
  

Home Town: Kew Gardens, Long Island, New York

*Mack, Peter F.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Peter F. Mack, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 140th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F., near Montrebeau Woods, France, September 28, 1918. After being mortally wounded during the advance, Private Mack refused to go to the rear. He went to the place assigned to him in the line and attempted to dig in. His fearlessness and fortitude were a great inspiration to his comrades.

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  General Orders No. 60, War Department, 1920
  

Home Town: Ottawa, Illinois

Mack, Walter C.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter C. Mack, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 135th Machine-Gun Battalion, 37th Division, A.E.F., near Eyne, Belgium, November 2, 1918. In the face of intense machine-gun fire, Private Mack voluntarily swam the Scheldt River to obtain information regarding the enemy. His successful return with the desired information enabled his company commander to so place his guns that they could be fired with great advantage.

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  General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Mack, William

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Mack, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 305th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., on the Vesle River, near Bazoches, France, September 2, 1918. Captain (then first lieutenant) Mack volunteered to leave St. Thibault in broad daylight with another officer and a patrol of ten men to reconnoiter the enemy's lines. Upon reaching the Vesle River, Captain Mack swam across it and arranged a rope by means of which the remainder of the patrol crossed the stream. He divided the patrol and, taking five men with him, advanced on the village of Bazoches, which was occupied by the enemy. He attacked enemy hiding places in an old house in which he encountered four Germans. Although under machine-gun fire, he gained valuable information, having actually penetrated the enemy's advanced posts, and with great skill withdrew his patrol. Captain Mack and four of his men were wounded, two mortally.

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  General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: New York, New York

MacKall, Murray R.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Murray R. MacKall, Captain (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 4th Engineers, 4th Division, A.E.F., west of Fismes, France, August 4 - 5, 1918. Captain MacKall reconnoitered a section of the River Vesle in advance of the front line of infantry under continuous fire from machineguns and one-pounders. Proceeding alone for about one kilometer along the stream, despite the fact that German machineguns were located near the opposite bank, he continued his reconnaissance and selected several suitable sites, one of which was used the next night. Captain MacKall guided the working party through the enemy's barrage.

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

Home Town: San Francisco, California