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  General Orders No. 59, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Norfolk, Virginia

*Hennessey, James

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James Hennessey, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 312th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., at Grand Pre, France, October 22, 1918. With all disregard for his own danger, Sergeant Hennessy crawled about 30 yards through a sweeping machine-gun fire, to the rescue of a wounded comrade. He was killed by a machine-gun bullet while administering aid to the wounded soldier.

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  General Orders 64, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Newark, New Jersey

Hennessy, Patrick

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Patrick Hennessy, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 34th Infantry Regiment, 7th Division, A.E.F., near Rembercourt, France, November 1 - 2, 1918. While in command of a platoon, Sergeant Hennessey was wounded, but he refused to be evacuated and remained with his men for 30 hours, under a heavy bombardment with gas and high-explosive shells, looking after them and administering first aid to the wounded.

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  General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Newark, New Jersey

Henriksen, Hans

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hans Henriksen, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 5th Machine-Gun Battalion, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Letanne, France, November 6, 1918. Private Henriksen went out from a place of safety through a heavy shell fire and helped to carry a wounded comrade to safety. Without orders, he made a second trip for a distance of 500 yards through machine-gun and artillery fire to bring in the tripod of his gun squad.

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  General Orders No. 26, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

*Henry, Clifford West

(First Award)

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clifford West Henry, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., in the St. Mihiel offensive, France, September 13, 1918. During the operations of his regiment in the St. Mihiel Salient, Lieutenant Henry was sent with his platoon to effect contact with American troops advancing from the south. After penetrating the enemy lines for several kilometers he posted the members of his platoon in strategic positions and, advancing alone in absolute darkness through enemy machine-gun infested territory for a distance of two kilometers, captured single-handed a German major and his orderly from whom valuable information was obtained, and established contact with flank elements of our troops, thus completing liaison across the salient.

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  General Orders No. No. 1, War Department, 1934
  

Home Town: New York, New York

*Henry, Clifford West

(Second Award)

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster) is presented to Clifford West Henry, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., during the St. Mihiel offensive, September 14, 1918. During the St. Mihiel offensive, although mortally wounded and suffering great pain, Lieutenant Henry gave information for the disposition of his men. He refused first aid until other wounded men had been taken care of.

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  General Orders No. No. 28, War Department, 1921
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Henry, Daniel C.

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Daniel C. Henry, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 15, 1918. After many other runners had been killed or wounded, Private Henry carried several messages from platoon to company headquarters. At this time the enemy had crossed the Marne River, and the route followed by Private Henry was exposed to heavy artillery and machine-gun fire.

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

Home Town: Glen, Pennsylvania

Henry, Norman

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Norman Henry, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 370th Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Ferme de la Riviere, France, September 30, 1918. While leading his squad under heavy fire, Sergeant Henry displayed great bravery and coolness by repairing a damaged gun under direct enemy observation. He proved of valuable assistance to the one remaining officer of his company in assembling the scattered units of his company after they had reached their objective.

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  General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

Henry, Ray

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ray Henry, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Cierges, south of Fismes, France, July 31, 1918. In the advance up the hill of Les Jumbles Woods, in the face of a heavy machine-gun and artillery barrage, he was wounded in the shoulder, but he nevertheless continued to advance. Being unable to use his rifle, he threw it down, drew his pistol, and led his platoon forward until he received six more bullet wounds.

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  General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Flint, Michigan

Henry, Thomas

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas Henry, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Lieutenant Henry gallantly led his platoon forward through heavy machine-gun fire in an attack on a strongly held enemy position. Due to his initiative and gallantry, two enemy machine guns were captured and 25 of the enemy forced to surrender. Later, when wounded, he refused to be evacuated until, through loss of blood, he could go no farther.

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  General Orders No. 68, War Department, 1920
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Hensley, Henry G.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry G. Hensley, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 56th Infantry Regiment, 7th Division, A.E.F., near Preny, France, November 1, 1918. When the position of his platoon became untenable on account of machine-gun fire from a nest in their front, Sergeant Hensley attacked the nest alone and succeeded in driving off the enemy with hand grenades.

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  General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Vixen, North Carolina

*Hensley, Thomas L.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas L. Hensley, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Roncheres, France, July 29, 1918. Going from one wounded comrade to another, exposed to heavy machine-gun and deadly sniper fire, Private Hensley administered aid to all that he could reach before being killed in the performance of this heroic mission.

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  General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Humble, Texas

Hepburn, William

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Hepburn, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Verdun, France, October 24, 1918. With only a handful of men, Lieutenant Hepburn charged a machine-gun nest, killing or wounding the whole crew. He silenced the fire of five different guns, and, in taking the last, he was severely wounded about the head. He continued, however, until his mission was accomplished and the gun silenced.

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  General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Hartford, Connecticut

Herbert, Thomas W.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas W. Herbert, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 56th Squadron, Royal Air Force (Attached), U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Chaulnes, France, August 1 - 8, 1918 while attached to the 56th Squadron, Royal Air Forces, British Expeditionary Forces. When with a formation of six machines, Lieutenant Herbert attacked eighteen enemy Fokker biplanes, shooting one down in flames. During the fighting Lieutenant Herbert was shot in the leg and his plane was struck in the petrol tank, necessitating skillful maneuvering to regain his own lines. As he was landing he became unconscious from loss of blood. On August 4, 1918, at Cappy, France, he destroyed an enemy Pfalz scout plane at an altitude of 9,000 feet, thus saving his patrol leader, who was at the mercy of the enemy plane. On August 1, he joined in the attack of the enemy aerodrome at Epinoy, the altitude at time of attack being but 200 feet; he killed two enemy mechanics by machine-gun fire and shot up hangers and billets. The bravery, skill, and determination of this officer were an inspiration to other members of his squadron.

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  General Orders No. 9, War Department, 1923
  

Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio

Heritier, Arthur

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur Heritier, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., on Hill No. 212, near Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. After one man had been killed and two others wounded in attempting to render first aid to a lieutenant who lay mortally wounded in an area that was subjected to fire from enemy machine guns and snipers, Private first Class Heritier successfully reached the lieutenant and gave him first aid, risking his own life in doing so.

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  General Orders No. No. 117, War Department, 1918
  

Home Town: Linwood, Michigan

Herman, Albert W.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert W. Herman, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Epieds, France, July 21, 1918. By the effective use of his bayonet, Sergeant Herman killed many of the enemy; and, although painfully wounded, he continued to fight until ordered to the rear by his commanding officer.

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  General Orders No. 26, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: New Haven, Connecticut

Hermle, Leo D.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leo D. Hermle, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near the Meuse River, France, November 1, 1918. When the company on his left was checked by heavy machine-gun fire, Lieutenant Hermle led a platoon forward and surrounded a large number of the enemy, capturing 155 prisoners and 17 machine guns. Pushing on, he took the town of St. Georges and many machine-gun positions. Although he was painfully wounded he refused to be evacuated, and remained with his men for two days until he was ordered to the rear.

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  General Order No. 35, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Oakland, California

Herr, Charles Ryman

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles Ryman Herr, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 319th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, A.E.F., in the Bois-des-Ogons, France, October 4 - 6, 1918. Suffering from the effects of mustard gas, Lieutenant Herr refused to leave his platoon and later, when his company commander was killed, took command of the company. Under the inspiration of his personal bravery his command overcame the most determined resistance and succeeded in getting a foothold in the Bois des Ogons while it was under flanking fire from machine guns and artillery. Lieutenant Herr personally visited his outposts under a heavy artillery and machine-gun barrage, inspiring confidence which enabled his men to maintain their position at a critical time.

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  General Orders 7, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Flemington, New Jersey

Herren, William

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Herren, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 58th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., near Ville-Savoye, France, August 7, 1918. Sergeant Herren carried guns and ammunition to the front line platoons through an intense barrage after several carrying details had failed to get through. He then volunteered to stay with the right flank platoon, which was under heavy fire in an exposed position. During the afternoon, he and one other man pushed forward with a captured machine gun, and assisted materially in breaking up several hostile counterattacks during the day.

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  General Orders 64, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: West Asheville, North Carolina

Herrick, Lester

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lester Herrick, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 108th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., east of Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. During the operations against the Hindenburg line Private Herrick exhibited great courage and bravery by advancing alone against two enemy machine-gun positions, putting both of them put of action. In accomplishing this he was seriously wounded.

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  General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Rockwell Springs, New York

*Herrmann, Bertrand

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Bertrand Herrmann, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 312th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., near Grand Pre, France, October 23, 1918. Private Herrmann with his twin brother, Private First Class Victor Herrmann, voluntarily crossed an open field heavily swept by machine-gun fire, and assisted First Sergeant James P. Collins carry to shelter their company commander, who had been mortally wounded. As they were returning to our lines this soldier was slightly wounded, and later in the day, while being evacuated to the rear, he was killed by a shell.

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  General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Newark, New Jersey

Herrmann, Victor

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Victor Herrmann, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 312th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., near Grand Pre, France, October 23, 1918. Private Herrmann, with his twin brother, Private First Class Bertrand Herrmann, voluntarily crossed an open field heavily swept by machine-gun fire, and assisted First Sergeant James P. Collins to carry to shelter their company commander, who had been mortally wounded.

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  General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Newark, New Jersey

Herschkowitz, Jack

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jack Herschkowitz, 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, September 29, 1918. In order to obtain ammunition and rations, Private Herschkowitz, with another soldier, accompanied an officer in an effort to reestablish communication between battalion and regimental headquarters. They were attacked by a small party of Germans, but drove them off, killing one. When night came they crawled unknowingly into the center of a German camp, where they lay for three hours undetected. Finally discovered, they made a dash to escape. In order to protect the officer, Private Herschkowitz deliberately drew the enemy fire to himself, allowing the officer to escape. Private Herschkowitz succeeded in getting through and delivering his message the next morning.

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  General Orders No. 13, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Herter, Edward

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward Herter, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., near Bois- de-Harville, France, November 10, 1918. On his own initiative Private Herter left shelter and crossed open ground, swept by machine-gun fire, to rescue a wounded comrade. Though himself severely wounded on the mission, he succeeded in carrying the soldier back to his own lines.

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  General Orders 71, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

*Hess, Herman L.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herman L. Hess, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F., near Cierges, France, September 29, 1918. Accompanied by a soldier, Lieutenant Hess made two trips through fire, and rescued two wounded left lying in an exposed place took up a new position.

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  General Orders No. 50, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Logan, Ohio

Hester, Harvey S.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harvey S. Hester, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Vaux Andigny, France, October 10, 1918. Although severely wounded in the back by shrapnel, Lieutenant Hester led his platoon forward, covering a flank of his battalion which was exposed to heavy enemy fire.

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  General Orders No. 35, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Asheville, North Carolina

Heueisen, Frank A.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank A. Heueisen, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 137th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F., near Montrebeau Woods, France, September 29, 1918. When his company was checked and forced to withdraw into the woods, Sergeant Heueisen voluntarily went into an open field under heavy machine-gun fire and carried wounded soldiers a hundred yards to shelter, preventing their capture by the enemy.

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  General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Great Bend, Kansas

*Hewit, Benjamin H.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Benjamin H. Hewit, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 316th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., near Montfaucon, France, September 28 - 29, 1918. Captain Hewit led his men into battle with such fearlessness and valor that he was at all times able to reorganize and continue forward under most difficult circumstances. Although wounded, he remained in command, always being under terrific shell and machine-gun fire, but not until he had received a second wound did he relinquish his command. While being taken from the field he received a third wound.

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  General Orders No. 55, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania

*Hewitt, Charles Wilmer, Jr.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles Wilmer Hewitt, Jr., Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Forty-Fifth Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, Killed in action, Corporal Hewitt gave the supreme proof of the 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: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Heydenberk, Dick

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dick Heydenberk, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 3d Machine-Gun Battalion, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Ploisy, France, July 19, 1918. When he was wounded Private Heydenberk declined medical attention until he led his platoon through steady bombardment to its final objective and had seen to the proper placing of his guns. Although weak from loss of blood he stayed at his post and effectively directed the fire of his command until wounded four times.

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  General Orders No. No. 126, War Department, 1918
  

Home Town: Wayland, Michigan

Hickey, Thomas J.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas J. Hickey, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Battery C, 101st Field Artillery, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Samogneux, France, October 24, 1918. After his piece had received two direct hits and he was the only man left uninjured in his squad, Private Hickey refused to seek shelter and assisted in the evacuation of the wounded. During a terrific shelling, he made two trips to the aid station with a litter.

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  General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Providence, Rhode Island

Hickok, Charles H., Jr.