MAW Posted July 31, 2014 Share #1 Posted July 31, 2014 I have debated the merits of this thread for some time; and have concluded to post some of my Distinguished Service Cross portraits on the forum. I have collected these for a long time, and am always on the lookout for images similar to those posted in this thread. Most are in the format of real photo postcards; although there are some exceptions. The centenial of the war seems to be a good time for this thread. Remember the doughboys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAW Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted July 31, 2014 In no particular order.....here goes.... Elmer E. Feb, Company F, 28th Infantry, 1st Division For extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19, 1918. He advanced on machine gun snipers on the Paris-Soissons road, showing exceptional bravery by reaching the machine gun and killing the snipers with hand grenades and automatic rifle. Home address, St. Louis, MO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAW Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted July 31, 2014 PFC. John W. Childers, Company B, 354th Infantry For extraordinary heroism in action near Remonville, France, November 1, 1918. After all his superiors had become casualties, Pvt. Childers assumed command of the platoon, and reorganizing the scattered groups, he led them forward against great resistance and gained his objective. Home: La Grange, MO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted July 31, 2014 Share #4 Posted July 31, 2014 What a splended Idea, you do have hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAW Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted July 31, 2014 From my favorite regiment.... Lt. Aubrey B. DeLacy, 166th Infantry, 42nd Division For extraordinary heroism in action near Haumont, France, September 27, 1918. Leading a patrol into the town to ascertain whether or not it was still occupied by the enemy, Lieut. DeLacy came under heavy machine gun fire. Against greatly superior numbers he continued forward and, entering the town, took two prisoners, from whom he gained valuable information. Home: New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAW Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted July 31, 2014 1st Sgt. Curtis M. Crisp Company F, 130th infantry, 33rd Division For extraordinary heroism in action at Marcheville, France, November 10, 1918. When all the company runners had been wounded during a raid by his battalion, Sergt. Crisp volunteered to establish liaison with an adjacent company. While going through a heavy barrage under sniper fire from three directions, he was knocked unconscious by the concussion of a bursting shell. Upon recovering, he succeeded in killing a sniper who was picking off men and had wounded his company commander. Though unable to stand, Sergt. Crisp insisted on remaining on duty with his company. Home: Pariah, IL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAW Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted July 31, 2014 Unidentified officer, 3rd Division. If anyone recognizes him....I would love to know who he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAW Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted July 31, 2014 Unidentified lieutenant, 26th Division. There are so many Yankee Division unit histories out there....I bet someone knows who he is. I will post more images soon.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel griffin Posted July 31, 2014 Share #9 Posted July 31, 2014 Great photos and an interesting collection. Thanks for posting them, looking forward to seeing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USdog Posted July 31, 2014 Share #10 Posted July 31, 2014 Awesome pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David D Posted July 31, 2014 Share #11 Posted July 31, 2014 Great pictures! -Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted July 31, 2014 Share #12 Posted July 31, 2014 Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everforward Posted August 1, 2014 Share #13 Posted August 1, 2014 Great pics and a wonderful idea..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted August 1, 2014 Share #14 Posted August 1, 2014 Great! Please post more? Bobgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakkasan187 Posted August 1, 2014 Share #15 Posted August 1, 2014 Very impressive collection.. Thank you for sharing with us. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAW Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share #16 Posted August 1, 2014 The caption on the back of this photo says... "I had this taken down at the office one day last week. It is a picture, that is all. We can not get men like Mr. Chase to fix us up over here. I am feeling fine....hope this finds all the same at home. Your loving son, Hugh A patch photo that came with this one links "Hugh" to the 9th Infantry.....and research indicates that this is Lt. Hugh F. Edwards 9th Infantry, 2nd Division His citation reads: For extraordinary heroism in action while serving with the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Vaux on July 1, 1918. Lieutenant Edwards led his platoon against heavy machine gun fire, silenced several machine guns, established his guns at his objective, repelled a counterattack on his left flank, and personally killed two of the enemy. Home: Hamilton, KS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAW Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share #17 Posted August 1, 2014 This is the other photo that came with the preceding image....note the 9th infantry patch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAW Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share #18 Posted August 1, 2014 Unidentified recipient, 32nd Division....cradling a bottle of "vin rouge". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted August 1, 2014 Share #19 Posted August 1, 2014 Terrific images! Thank you for your efforts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAW Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share #20 Posted August 1, 2014 Chaplain William E. Patrick 23rd Infantry, 2nd Division For extraordinary heroism in action while serving with the 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., during operations on the Meuse River, France, November 1--11, 1918. during this period Chaplain Patrick constantly exposed himself to enemy fire, while giving first aid to the wounded and assisting in their evacuation. Home: Boston, Mass. The caption on the back is written in period ink, and says that he served with the 23rd Infantry until March 17, 1919; then transferred to the 5th MG Battalion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAW Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share #21 Posted August 1, 2014 Sgt. Albert Dietz Company I, 59th Infantry, 4th Division "...in the Bois-de-Fays, France, October 6th, 1918. When one of Sgt. Dietz's men was wounded and his clothing and bandolier of ammunition caught fire, he cried for help, and Sgt. Dietz left a place of safety and, regardless of personal safety, went through intense machine gun fire and rescued him. Home: Vincennes, Indiana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertmedals Posted August 2, 2014 Share #22 Posted August 2, 2014 This is a great idea for a collecting area. The photos are really outstanding. Thanks for posting them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAW Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share #23 Posted August 2, 2014 Thanks to everyone for the kind words and interest. I have pursued these for a long time....and I'm always on the lookout. More will follow.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat123 Posted August 2, 2014 Share #24 Posted August 2, 2014 Very cool, thanks for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted August 2, 2014 Share #25 Posted August 2, 2014 Great thread! Looking forward to seeing more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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