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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1919
Page
6
The article highlights select cases of extraordinary bravery by U S soldiers in France earning the Distinguished Service Cross. General Pershing's staff chose these examples from thousands of acts that form part of the official record of American Expeditionary Forces.
Lieut. George S. Robb earned the Distinguished Service Cross for gallantry near Sechault France on September 29. Despite multiple wounds, he remained with his platoon, returned to duty after dress station, commanded through the night, and helped hold the objective. His brother Hyves listed as residence in Salina Kansas.
On September 29 near Apremont France Lieutenant Lynch while a sergeant with an anti tank gun section moved guns, learned the officer in charge had been captured, organized five men and killed 15 enemies to free him. Lieutenant Tayneh then led seven men in a counter attack driving the enemy back over a kilometer. Lynch is married to Mrs Mying of 446 Franklin Street Philadelphia.
Private Gaffney of Company G 108th Infantry earned the Distinguished Service Cross near Roussoy France on September 29 1918 for gallantry. He single handedly neutralized multiple enemy positions and held a key guns position until reinforcements, leading to eighty prisoners. His home is Lockport New York and his father is Wilber Gaffney. Private Farrell of Company B 354th Infantry earned the DSC near Remonville France on November 1 1918 after charging a machine gun nest with a bayonet, the enemy surrendered, he was mortally wounded and died on the field. His home was Paterson New Jersey.
Sergeant Mestrovitch of Company CG 11th Infantry died after being wounded while saving his captain at Fismette France on August 10 1918. He moved toward the captain lying exposed thirty yards ahead of the line, after the company had withdrawn to cover.
Sergt Mestrovitch left cover behind a stone wall and crawled through heavy fire to reach an officer. He carried the wounded officer to safety and gave first aid, saving the officer's life. Mestrovitch is from Fresno, California.
Corporal Arthur F Brandt Co E 168th Infantry home with his mother Mrs W F Brandt Postville Iowa earned the Distinguished Service Cross for bravery near Verdun France on October 16 1918. He led his company to a secure rear position under shellfire and was fatally wounded while guiding the route. he died the following day.
Sergeant Waaler faced heavy artillery and machine gun fire near Roussay France on September 27. He crawled to a burning British tank to rescue two crew members and, despite the tank’s explosion risk, reentered the vehicle to search for others and ensure no one remained. His actions earned a gallantry decoration. Home address listed as Noreiraad Norway.
Sergeant Willie Sandlin of Company A, 132nd, was decorated for conspicuous gallantry at Bais De Fornes, Feratee, on September 26. He moved a blocking tank into position, helped advance under fire, and directed actions that neutralized enemy machine guns showing bravery and coolness under fire. Lives in Lexington, Kentucky.
Private Peck of Hornell New York earned commendation for conspicuous gallantry in the Argonne forest on October 6. While on patrol with two others, he ensured aid for a wounded comrade and, despite heavy machine gun fire, returned twice to bring in both men. His fearless conduct saved lives during the perilous mission.
Private First Class Charles D. Barger of Company L 354th Infantry earned the Distinguished Service Cross for conspicuous gallantry near Bois de Bantheville France on October 31. Learning two daylight patrols were trapped in No Man's Land he and a fellow stretcher bearer made two rescue trips 500 yards beyond lines under heavy machine gun fire restoring two officers. His uncle Henry S. McIeron lives in Stott City Mississippi.
Corporal Walter Sevalia earned the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism on November 8 1918 near Breuilles France. He swam the Meuse with a cable for a pontoon bridge under machine gun fire and later laid a second bridge under fire across the Est canal. He was wounded but returned with a crucial message. Home in Brule Wisconsin.
Private ALPHEUS E. STEWART of Company G 107th Infantry received the Distinguished War Cross for gallantry near Roussoy France on September 29 1918. He advanced a machine gun nest despite a severe head wound and destroyed it with a grenade before he was killed by fire from another nest. Home town Jordanton Texas.
Agricultural guidance urges confinement of broods in a well ventilated coop to prevent chilling and deaths. It advises using a coop with controlled access, night closure, and vermin protection, plus regular lice control on hens and chicks to ensure healthy growth.
Advice on raising hens and pullets for eggs covers space per breed, nest placement, cleanliness, and feed. It notes higher returns from poultry as an farming enterprise and warns against confinement of turkeys in crowded areas.
An advertisement touts a worm killer and stock conditioner called 48 Hictone made from syrups of hick ory suliineal and charcoal. It claims broad use in Kansas City stockyards and offers a free booklet from Hickory Products Company, Temple, Missouri.
An advertising item touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims centuries of use in Holland, a government charter in 1696, and a money back guarantee via druggist refunds.
Handicap worth while. When a handicap becomes the fulcrum for effort we gain success with resolve. The ad urges gratitude for help and promotes Cuticura products for baby skin care. The Cuticura Toilet Trio includes Soap Ointment and Talcum for itchy red skin and regular use.
Gladys praises Freddie as a handsome man and a renewal of engagement is hinted. Mabel suggests using Red Cross Ball Blue for bluing, promising rewards. A childish tale about Adam with green apples is noted. A tailor’s goose is remarked to have the largest bill among birds.
Tileen and her friends Edith and Sithel encountered a small dog on the way home from school. As the dog approached the children, Tileen reassured her companions and told them not to fear. The dog then jumped at Tileen. She recounted the event to her mother later.
An old warning urges mothers to inspect Castoria bottles for the signature. The passage notes Castoria’s use for over five decades. A separate reflection claims both good and bad deeds stem from a woman’s influence, and that indifference can win over apparent desire.
A returning soldier described his company adopting a war orphan. They imagined a young girl or boy and awaited the government picture of the child, which showed a woman around forty rather than a child, influencing their hopes.
An advertisement touts HALISS CATARRH MEDICINE as internal treatment that cleanses the blood to prevent colds and acute catarrh. It claims all druggists carry the product and offers testimonials and a $1006 guarantee from I J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
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