Wayne County World War I
Medal Honors

For full description of "action" refer to the book entitled Michigan in the World War By Charles H Landrum, MA Published in 1924. The following servicemen are those honored from Wayne County, Michigan.

World War I - Congressional Medal of Honor

Furlong, Harold A. First Lieutant 353rd Infantry 89th Division: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy near Bantheville, France November 1, 1918.
Residence: 2959 West Grand Blvd Detroit, MI

Distinguished Service Cross

Andre, Charles H. First Lieutenant 305th Machine Gun Battalion: For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, France October 14th and 15th of 1918.
Residence: care of, Grinnell Brothers Detroit, MI
Arthur, Dogan H. 2nd Lieutenant Air Service Pilot 12th Aero Squandron: For extraordinary heroism in action in the St. Mihiel Salient, France September 12, 1918. Also: Bronze Oak Leaf for Heroism on October 18th to 30th of 1918.
Residence: 106 Pilgrim Detroit, MI
Baxter, Stewart A. 2nd Lieutenant 25th Infantry: For repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action near Montdidier, France June 5, 1918; near Soissons, France July 21, 1918; and near Verdun, France October 4, 1918.
Residence: 275 Seyburn Ave Detroit, MI
Bonday, Robert Private Company L 5th Regiment U.S. Marine Corps: For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France October 16, 1918.
Residence: Detroit, MI
Bouchard, Joseph A. Sergeant Company G 5th Ammunition Train: For extraordinary heroism in action near Septsarges, France October 24, 1918.
Residence: 907 St Jean Street Detroit, MI
Bowman, William H. 2020842 Sergeant Company B 339th Infantry 85th Division: For extraordinary heroism in action near Tulgas, Russia November 12, 1918 and March 1, 1919.
Residence: 313 Jefferson Ave East Detroit, MI
Brennan, Elmer W. Corporal Company D 125th Infantry: For extraordinary heroism in action in and near Ciergas, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France July 31, 1918
Residence: 307 West Warren Ave Detroit, MI
Brewer, Louis M. 280431 Corporal Company H 126th Infantry 32nd Division: For extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France in October 1918.
Residence: 825 Meldrum Detroit, MI
Buck, Oscar L. Captain 165th Infantry 42nd Division: For extraordinary heroism in attack near Landres-et-St. Georges line, France. October 15, 1918
Residence: 185 West Lafayette Blvd Detroit, MI
Bush, Alden Corporal Company C 125th Infantry: For extraordinary heroism during the attack on and capture of the Village of Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France August 1, 1918. Fatally wounded.
Residence: 2241 Hamilton Blvd Detroit, MI
Cathcart, James O. Major 126th Infantry: For extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France October 14th - 19th of 1918.
Residence: 16 Marietta Street Detroit, MI
Clark, Chalmers 123160 Private 6th Regiment U.S. Marine Corp: For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France October 3rd to 9th of 1918.
Residence: Detroit, MI
Comstock, George E. 202117 1st Sergeant Company E 339th Infantry 85th Division: For extraordinary heroism in action near Kadish, Russia December 30th and 31st of 1918.
Residence: 1261 Brooklyn Ave Detroit, MI
Cone, Ben 87113 Corporal Company I 6th Regiment U.S. Marine Corp: June 6, 1918 in Dois de Belleau, France, showed exceptional heroism and coolness. Killed in Action.
Residence: 32 McGraw Detroit, MI
Cornette, Fred Private Company F 125th Infantry: For extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de Jomblets, France July 31, 1918. Wounded.
Residence: 889 Loniar Ave Detroit, MI
Cross, Herbert A. Corporal Battery E 12th Field Artillery: For extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France September 12, 1918.
Residence: Wayne, MI
Curnow, Earl M. Corporal Company H 125th Infantry: For extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France August 29th to September 2nd of 1918.
Residence: 280 Tireman Detroit, MI
Currie, Walter 567917 Private Company A 59th Infantry 4th Division: For extraordinary heroism in action near Ville-Savoye, France August 7, 1918. Wounded near Brieulles.
Residence: 1996 Kirby Ave Detroit, MI
Dudzinski, Franciszak Private Company I 120th Infantry: For extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France. July 31, 1918. Wounded.
Residence: Hamtramck, MI
Emerson, Harlow B. 263625 Corporal Company K 125th Infantry : For extraordinary heroism near Sergy, France July 31, 1918. Severely wounded.
Residence: Detroit, MI
Everhart, Chester H. 2018995 Private Ambulance Company #337 310th Sanitary Train 85th Division: For extraordinary heroism in action near Bolshie-Ozerki, Russia April 2, 1919.
Residence: 262 Horton Ave Detroit, MI
Formica, Pietro 567932 Private 1st Class Company A 59th Infantry 4th Division: For extraordinary heroism in action near Ville-Savoye, France. August 8, 1918. Wounded next day.
Residence: 150 Catherine Street Detroit, MI
Gariepy, Theodore T. Corporal Company C 125th Infantry: For extraordinary heroism in action east of Bois des Grimpettes near Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France August 1, 1918
Residence: 348 Allendale Ave Detroit, MI
Genicke, Raymond Private Company H 128th Infantry : For extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France. August 29, 1918. Captured 75 prisoners
Residence: 957 Kirby Ave East Detroit, MI
Goodman, Lionel Private Headquarters Company 125th Infantry: For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France. October 11th to 13th of 1918.
Residence: 14 Laura Ave Detroit, MI
Grahek, Matthew G. 540599 Sergeant Company A 7th Infantry 3rd Division: For extraordinary heroism in action near Obozerskaya, Russia September 29, 1918.
Residence: 160 Concord Ave Detroit, MI
Hurst, William E. 280198 Private 1st Class Company G 126th Infantry: For extraordinary heroism in Action near Juvigny, France August 27, 1918.
Residence: Detroit, MI
Inman, Leon W. Sergeant Company F 5th Regiment U.S. Marine Corp: For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France October 4, 1918. Wounded
Residence: Detroit, MI
Jennart, Leon 297637 Bugler Battery E 119th Field Artillery: For extraordinary heroism near Barricourt, Alsace July 12, 1918. Seriously wounded, then killed.
Residence: 248 Hawthorne Street Detroit, MI
Kacprzyzki, Bronislaw 17291 Private Medical Detachment 9th Infantry: For extraordinary heroism in action near Jaulny, France September 12, 1918.
Residence: 1450 Mt Elliott Ave Detroit, MI
Kaminski, Mike 2633818 Private 1st Class Company I 125th Infantry: For extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France October 11, 1918.
Residence: 292 Wesson Ave Detroit, MI
Keachie, Edwin F. Corporal Battery B 5th Field Artillery: For extraordinary heroism in action in Soissons, France. July 18th to 24th of 1918. Killed.
Residence: 161 McDougall Ave Detroit, MI
Kerr, Alwyn A. Private Company F 114th Infantry: For extraordinary heroism in action near Bois d' Ormont, France October 13, 1918.
Residence: 406 & 1/2 W Euclid Detroit, MI
Kilroy, Lawrence B. 2019020 Private 337th Ambulance Company attached to 339th Infantry: For extraordinary heroism in action near Kadish, Russia September 27th & 28th of 1918.
Residence: 1248 14th Ave Detroit, MI
LaBuhn, Edmund F. 2nd Lieutenant 116th Infantry: For extraordinary heroism in action near Brabant, France October 8th and 9th of 1918. Wounded
Residence: 863 Joseph Campau Detroit, MI
Logue, Thomas 297562 Private Battery D 119th Field Artillery: For extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, France September 29, 1918. Severely wounded.
Residence: 60 Elizabeth Street North Detroit, MI
Luzenski, William Sergeant Company H 126th Infantry: For extraordinary heroism in action northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France August 4, 1918.
Residence: 48 Moran Detroit, MI
MacDougall, Allen J. Captain 308th Infantry: For extraordinary heroism in action near Revillon, France September 9, 1918. Also: Oakleaf Cluster for Extraordinary heroism in Argonne Forest, France October 4, 1918
Residence: 141 East Euclid Detroit, MI
Mahoney, Cornelius J. 2021686 Sergeant Company K 339th Infantry 85th Division: For extraordinary heroism in action near Kadish, Russia October 16, 1918.
Residence: 5314 Fourteenth Street Detroit, MI
Manton, Walter W. Captain Medical Corps attached to 26th Infantry: for extraordinary heroism in action at Soissons, France July 19, 1918. Wounded
Residence: 45 Watson Street Detroit, MI
Markley, George Sergeant Company M 5th Regiment U.S. Marine Corp: For extraordinary heroism in action near Somme-Py, France October 4, 1918. Killed
Residence: Detroit, MI
Mason, Edward G First Sergeant Company D 55th Infantry: For extraordinary heroism in action near Jaulny, France November 10, 1918. Killed
Residence: Detroit, MI
Miller, Bryan Private Company C 1st Engineers: For extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France July 20, 1918. Killed while saving others.
Residence: 2221 Russell Street Detroit, MI
Morehead, Herbert Sergeant Company D 3rd Machine Gun Battalion: For extraordinary heroism in action near Ve'ry, France October 9, 1918. Wounded.
Residence: 277 Porter Street Detroit, MI
Parker, Donald M Corporal Intelligence Personnel 2nd Battalion 6th Regiment U.S. Marine Corp: for extraordinary heroism in action near Thiacourt, France September 15, 1918. Killed
Residence: P.O. Box 1365 Detroit, MI
Paul, Hubert C. 2019049 Private 337 Ambulance Company attached to 339th Infantry: For extraordinary heroism in action near Kadish, Russia September 27th and 28th of 1918.
Residence: 193 Milwaukee Ave Detroit, MI
Plauman, Herman Private 1st Class Company H 128th Infantry: For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Gilles, France August 3, 1918. Wounded
Residence: 158 Melrose Detroit, MI
Porter, James E. 42309 Sergeant Company C 16th Infantry 1st Division: For extraordinary heroism in action near Sommerance, France. October 9, 1918
Residence: Detroit, MI
Postmnoy, Alexander Corporal Company F 7th Infantry: For extraordinary heroism in action near Fossoy, France July 15, 1918. Wounded
Residence: 229 Garfield Detroit, MI
Pratt, Robert M 2021896 Corporal Company M 339th Infantry 85th Division: For extraordinary heroism in action near Enitsa, Russia October 17, 1918.
Residence: 1012 Bellevue Ave Detroit, MI
Revels, James F. 2021610 Bugler Company I 339th Infantry 85th Division: For extraordinary heroism in action near Obozerskaya, Russia September 16, 1918
Residence: 1068 Hudson Detroit, MI
Russell, William H. 2021902 Corporal Company M 339th Infantry 85th Division: For extraordinary heroism in action near BulshieOzerki, Russia April 1, 1919
Residence: 384 Moore Place Detroit, MI
Seeler, Wilfred Private 1st Class Medical Detachment 125th Infantry: For extraordinary heroism in action southwest of Fismes, France August 5, 1918
Residence: 353 Medbury Street Detroit, MI
Sieloff, Theodore H. 2021616 Corporal Company I 339th Infantry 85th Division: For extraordinary heroism in action at Verst 444 near Emtsa, Russia November 4, 1918.
Residence: 251 St Joseph Street Detroit, MI
Skrypeck, Andy Private Medical Detachment 125th Infantry : For extraordinary heroism southwest of Fismes, France August 5, 1918. Administered frist aid to falled comrades with no regard for own safety
Residence: 227 Clippert Ave Detroit, MI
Snowden, Samuel 262922 Sergeant Company H 125th Infantry 32nd Division: For extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, France August 8, 1918. Wounded 2 times
Residence: Wyandotte, MI
Socha, Rudolph 297587 Private Battery D 119th Field Artillery: For extraordinary heroism in action near Mont Faucon, France September 29, 1918. Severely wounded.
Residence: 152 Piquette Ave Detroit, MI
Stienhilber, Cloyd W. First Lieutenant 354th Infantry: For extraordinary heroism in action near Barricourt, France November 1st and 2nd of 1918. Wounded.
Residence: 151 Courtland Highland Park, MI
Stier, Victor 2041538 Private Company A 339th Infantry 85th Division: For extraordinary heroism in action at Nijnigora, Russia January 19, 1919. Wounded, then killed.
Residence: 97 Merrill Ave Detroit, MI
Stuart, Arthur J. Corporal Company M 125th Infantry: For extraordinary heroism in action norht of Jaulgonne, near Sergy, France July 31, 1918. Killed while carrying wounded.
Residence: 728 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI
Swift, Harry 280257 Private Company G 126th Infantry: For extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France August 28, 1918. Severely wounded.
Residence: Detroit, MI
Thompson, Orlen N. 1st Lieutenant 305th Infantry: For extraordinary heroism near Argonne Forest, France September 26, 1918. Severely wounded.
Residence: 798 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI
Todd, Harold Gunnery Sergeant 45th Company 5th Regiment U.S. Marine Corp: Killed In Action at Chateau-Thierry, France June 6, 1918
Residence: 142 South Street Detroit, MI
Vedral, Anthony Sergeant Company D 28th Infantry: For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France October 6, 1918
Residence: 223 Fourth Ave Detroit, MI
Waite, Howard E. 180832 Private 1st Class Sanitary Detachemtn 126th Infantry: For extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France August 31, 1918.
Residence: 292 Tuxedo Ave Highland Park, MI
Walsh, Patrick Sergeant Company I 18th Infantry: Voluntarily followed company Commander to front line, through severe barrage, then took command when Company Commander wounded.
Residence: Detroit, MI
Werner, Bernard Sergeant 43rd Company 5th Regiment U.S. Marine Corp: Killed In Action at Chateau-Thierry, France June 6, 1918
Residence: Detroit, MI
Wiechmann, Walter H. Corporal Company D 103rd Infantry 26th Division: For extraordinary heroism in action at March e ville, France September 26, 1918
Residence: 640 McDougall Ave Detroit, MI
Wilson, Hazen P. 261723 Private Company C 125th Infantry: For extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France October 9, 1918
Residence: 1776 Scotten Ave Detroit, MI
Zech, Clarence H. 3019084 Private 337th Ambulance Company attached to 339th Infantry: For extraordinary heroism in action at Kadish, Russia September 27th and 28th of 1918.
Residence: 71 Burdeno Ave Detroit, MI

Distinguished Service Medal

Alden, Herbert W. Lieutenant Colonel Ordinance Department U.S. Army: Exceptionally meritorious & conspicuous service.
Residence: 21 Edison Ave Detroit, MI
Emmons, Harold Hunter, Lieutenant U.S. Naval Reserve Force: Exceptionally meritorious & conspicuous service
Residence: 792 Cass Ave Detroit, MI
Gurney, Samuel C. Major Medical Corp, then Lieutenant Colonel Medical Corp U.S. Army: exceptional service; serving wounded of 3rd Division
Residence: 556 Manistique Detroit, MI
Honor, William H. Lieutenant Colonel Medical Corp U.S. Army: Exceptional & Conspicuous service
Residence: 144 Biddle Wyandotte, MI
Harrison, William Henry Hutton Jr Colonel Air Service U.S. Army Exceptionally meritorious & Conspicuous service
Residence: 663 Second Ave Detroit, MI
Robinson, Fred J. Chief of Detroit Ordinance District: Exceptional service
Residence: 35 Washington Blvd Detroit, MI
Warren, Charles B. Colonel Judge Advocate: now discharged. For exceptional service
Residence: Detroit, MI
Webb, George H. Colonel U.S. Army Exceptionally meritorious & conspicuous service
Stationed: Michigan Central Station Detroit, MI

Naval Cross

Briscoe, Benjamin, Commander: Awarded Naval Cross for Services as Cheif of Assembly and Repair Section, Naval Aviation Foreign Service
Residence: 821 Book Bldg Detroit, MI
Caskey, Gardner Lemmon, Lieutenant Commander: Awarded Navy Cross for exceptional meritorious service as Assistant in the Bureau of Ordinance, in charge of supply and distribution of powder and other explosives.
Residence: 920 Second Ave Detroit, MI
Essery, Carol Vastone, Lieutenant" Navy Cross for distinguished service as Commanding Officer of the USSC No 82, engaged in hazardous duty.
Residence: 904 Union Trust Bldg Detroit, MI
Keeler, John Robinson, Captain: Awarded Navy Cross for distinguished service as Commanding Officer of USS Huntington, engaged in important duty of escorting and protecting convoys.
Residence: 1881 West Grand Blvd Detroit, MI
Knaepple, George Henry, Cheif Machinest Mate: Commended by the Secretary of Navy for heroic conduct whhile serving at section patrol base August 29, 1918. Awarded Gold Life Saving Medal.
Residence: 660 and half Newport Ave Detroit, MI

Foreign Service Medal Honors

Adelsperger, Earl R. 261841, Sergeant Company C 125th Infantry 32nd Division: French Croix de Guerre with gilt star April 16, 1919. For Admirably courageous non commissioned officer at the head of reconnaissance, penetratied far beyond enemy lines.
Residence: 14 Montcalm Street East Detroit, MI
Alger, Frederick M. Lieutenant Colonel Field Artillery Headquarters Service of Supply: French Legion d' Honneur on April 4, 1919
Residence: Grosse Pointe, MI
Ayotte, Walter J. 2041179, Private, Company C 104th Field Signal Battalion 29th Division: French Croix de Guerre with bronze star December 20, 1918. During attack October 8th through 18th of 1918, displayed bravery and great ardor while engaged in making repairs.
Residence: 332 Hart Ave Detroit, MI
Babcock, Warren Laverne, Colonel Medical Corp Commanding Base Hospital No. 6 Service and Supplies; American Expeditionary Forces: French Legion d'Honneur April 4, 1919 French Medaille d' Honneur des Epidemies March 18, 1919.
Residence: 81 Willis Street East Detroit, MI
Bantz, Ernest Malcom, 116094, Sergeant 17th Company 5th Regiment US Marine Corp 2nd Division: French Croix de Guerre with bronze star November 5, 1918. At the attack of June 6th through 10th of 1918, he marched with the mot generous valor to attack outside his sector to support and relieve commrades.
Residence: Detroit, MI
Barthel, Harold G., Second Lieutenant Company A 4th Machine Gun Battalion 2nd Division: French Croix de Guerre with palm November 19, 1918. During the Battle of Blanc Mont on October 8, 1918 he displayed complete disregard for danger under violent enemy artillery protecting a gap between lines.
Residence: 370 Atkinson Ave Detroit, MI
Bartlett, Henry C., 6469473 Private 1st Class Company L 8th Infantry, American Forces in Germany: Italian Croce de Guerra.
Residence: Detroit, MI
Baxter, Stuart A. Second Lieutenant 26th Infantry 1st Division: French Legion d' Honneur May 14, 1919. Admirably courageous officer. Led patrol across violently bombarded zone.
Residence: Seyburn Ave Detroit, MI
Bell, Thomas H., 117352, Private 43erd Company 5th Regiment US Marine Corp 2nd Division: French Croix de Guerre with silver star: On June 11, 1918 at Belleau Wood he crossed machine gun barrages and artillery bombardments several times displaying bravery and zeal. Later he was killed.
Residence: Detroit, MI
Benson, John, 2031393, Sergeant Company A 310th Engineers 85th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Russia: British Military Medal January 9, 1920
Residence: 180 Grand Ave East Highland Park, MI
Blainev, Joseph, 11494, Sergeant 1st Class Medical Department Base Hospital No. 17 : French Medaille d' Honneur des Epidemies March 18, 1919.
Residence: 200 Peterboro Street Detroit, MI
Bothwell, Eugene, 542684, Private Company K 7th Infantry 3rd Division: French Croix de Guerre with gilt star May 17, 1919. Very courageous who displayed great energy in action, was severly gassed and evacuated.
Residence: 386 Michigan Ave Detroit, MI
Bradford, Wilmer, 302367, Private Company L 103rd Infantry 26th Division: French Croix de Guerre with gilt star November 9, 1918. Set fine example of bravery by going through violent barrage to rescue a commrade.
Residence: 536 Waterloo Detroit, MI
Brennan, Elmer W., 261954, Corporal Company D 125th Infantry 32nd Division: French Croix de Guerre with gilt star December 15, 1918. Under violent bombardment near Cierges displayed extraordinary courage in exposing self to great dangers to help his wounded comrades.
Residence: 307 West Warren Detroit, MI
Brown, Marvin R., 108332, Private 15th Company 6th Machine Gun Battalion US Marine Corp 2nd Division: French Croix de Guerre with 2 bronze stars November 15, 1918, displayed indefatigable energy with and high sense of duty in endeavoring to maintain all lines of communication. And October 3rd to 8th of 1918, near Blanc Mont, very courageous inspite of violent bombardments.
Residence: Detroit, MI
Buck, Charles Webster, 166142, Private 17th Company 5th Regiment US Marine Corp 2nd Division: French Croix de Guerre with bronze star November 15, 1918. At attack June 6th through 10th of 1918, he marched with generous valor to an attack outside his sector.
Residence: Detroit, MI
Buck, Oscar L. First Lieutenant Company A 165th Infantry 42nd Division: French Croix de Guerra with bronze star March 12, 1918. Displayed greatest coolness in organizing under violent bombardment the rescue of several soldiers buried in their dugout.
Residence: 185 West Lafayette Detroit, MI
Burnes, Charles R., 1203340, Private 1st Class Company A 105th Infantry 27th Division: Belgian Croix de Guerre in recogintion of meritorious services rendered the Allied cause.
Residence: Detroit, MI
Bush, Alden, 261832, Corporal Company C 125 Infantry 32nd Division: French Croix de Guerre with gilt star December 15, 1918. Although mortally wounded at attack of Cierges on August 11, 1918, he crawled forward to remain in line, setting inspiration and devotion to duty to others in his platoon.
Residence: Detroit, MI
Butler, Artist K., 2336040, Private Machine Gun Company 372nd Infantry 93rd Division: French Croix de Guerre with gilt star December 19, 1918. An intelligent and courageous soldier. Took command of a section whose leader was wounded.
Residence: 726 28th Street Detroit, MI
Cable, Edwin Archer, 261471, Corporal Company F 128th Infantry 32nd Division: French Croix de Guerre with bronze star March 15, 1919. Full of courage and energy under the most difficult circumstances.
Residence: 297 Delaware Detroit, MI
Campas, George J, 2041500, Bugler, Company A 339th Infantry 85th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Russia: British Military Medal
Residence: Charlotte Street Detroit, MI
Canavan, John, 264743, Private Supply Company 125th Infantry 32nd Division: French Croix de Guerre with bronze star March 14, 1919. During the battle of Juvigny he kept up the liaison for 4 days and accompanied a wounded man to first aid.
Residence: 488 Junction Ave Detroit, MI
Cannon, Oliver O., 811755, Sergeant Medical Department Camp Hospital No. 4: French Medaille d' Honneur des Epidemis January 24, 1919
Residence: 537 Third Ave Detroit, MI
Carlin, Harry, 12830, Private 1st Class Medical Department Bast Hospital No. 36: French Medaille d' Honneur des Epidemis March 18, 1919.
Residence: 300 Fourth Ave Detroit, MI
Cieslak, Steve W., 280202, Corporal Company G 126th Infantry 32nd Division: French Medaille Militaire March 16, 1919. Established and maintained an observation post in front of our lines at Juvigny after his leader and other soldiers of his unit had been killed or wounded. He remained on his post 36 hours in front lines
Residence: 660 Tillman Ave Detroit, MI
Cilley, George E. , 120815, Sergeant 76th Company 6th Regiment US Marine Corps 2nd Division: French Croix de Guerre with stilver star February 14 1919. On October 9, 1918, near St Etienne-a-Arnes he displayed remarkable courage and bravery with the greatest comtempt fordanger he bandaged the wounded under extremely violent fire of artillery
Residence: Detroit, MI
Clark, Chalmers, 123160, Private 97th Company 6th Regiment US Marine Corp 2nd Division: French Croix de Guerre with bronze star, February 16, 1919. During the combats in Champagne from October 3rd through 9th of 1918, he carried messages in the front line without respite continually exposing himself to the fire of artillery and machine guns.
Residence: Detroit, MI
Carlin, Harry, 12830, Private First Class Medical Department, Base Hospital No. 36 Services of Supply American Expeditionary Forces: French Medaille d'Honneur des Epidemies March 18, 1919
Residence: 300 Fourth Ave Detroit, MI
Casgrain, Wilfred V., First Lieutenant 95th Aero Squadron, Air Service: French Croix de Guerre with gilt star November 29, 1918. An excellent pursuit pilot, very serious and conscientious. On May 30, 1918, during a severe combat he was obliged to land between the lines under perilous conditions
Residence: 575 Jefferson Ave Detroit, MI
Cassady, William R., 123155 Private 97th Company 6th Regiment US Marine Corp 2nd Division: French Croix de Guerre with gilt star November 8, 1918. Although wounded on the battlefield he refused to be evacuated and went forward with his platoon in an attack on a village strongly occupied by the enemy.
Residence: Plymouth, MI
Ceomo, Dominick, 2305525, Private First Class, Company A 128th Infantry 32nd Division: French Croix de Guerre with bronze star March 15, 1919. Advancedunder a terrible machine-gun fire and reached the assinged objective displaying continually the most absolute indifference to danger and an admirable coolness.
Residence: Detroit MI
Clark, Charles Elliot First Lieutenant, Infantry , aide-de-camp to Division Commander, 37th Division: Belgian Croix de Guerre for faithful and meritorious service during the operation of the 37th Division. French Croix de Guerre with silver star August 31, 1917 32nd French Division, enlisted as a volunteer , brave courageous and very high spirited. Re-enlisted to participate in the attack of August 20th under all circumstances rendered his officer the most intelligent and devoted assistance
Residence: 51 Holbrook Ave Detroit, MI
Cole, Horace H., 261418, Sergeant, Company B 125th Infantry 32nd Division: Belgian Ordre de Leopold II February 27, 1920. In recognition of meritorious service rendered the Allied cause. French Croix de Guerre December 16, 1918. During advance from Cierges to Fismes from July 31st to August 5, 1918, held his unit contantly at hand although it suffered considerable losses.
Residence: 880 Beniteau Ave Detroit, MI
Conpon, Fred J., 198663, Corporal Company C 2nd Field SIgnal Battalion 1st Division: French Croix de Guerre with silver star May 15, 1918. Continued to repair the telephone lines in spite of a violent gas bombardment and maintained constant communication in a shell swept zone
Residence: Detroit, MI
Cornette, Fred, 262518, Private Company F 125th Infantry 32nd Division: French Croix de Guerre with palm December 15 ,1918. Although seriously wounded and knowing that a machine gun was in front of him, he went forward heedless to danger, killed the gunner and captured the piece
Residence: 889 Loriar Ave Detroit, MI
Cosgrove, Jack T., 302399, Private Company I 103rd Infantry 26th Division: French Croix de Guerre with gilt star November 9, 1918. Although wounded he refused to be evacuated and remained at his post to meet an enemy attack
Residence: 79 Dalzelle Street Detroit, MI
Costello, Harry Joseph, First Lieutenant Machine Gun Company 339th Infantry 85th Division American Expeditionary Forces: British Military Cross January 9, 1920
Residence: 363 Jefferson Ave Detroit, MI
Cross, Herbert A. 129179, Private Battery E 12th Field Artillery 2nd Division: French Croix de Guerre with silver star February 8, 1919. On October 4, 1918 he displayed great bravery and divotion in caring for a wounded comrade, and in taking him to the field hospital under a violent enemy fire
Residence: Wayne, Michigan
Curnow, Earl M., 261678, Corporal Company H 128th Infantry 32nd Division: French Croix de Guerre with gilt star January 23, 1919. Although severly gassed he reamined in line with his company and assisted in carry some wounded across a zone subjected to a violent fire of artillery. He returned to front lines after these duties.
Residence: Detroit , MI
Curry, Joseph, 2021847, Sergeant Company M 339th Infantry 85th Division American Expeditionary Forces, Russia: Russian St George's Cross
Residence: 518 Baker Street Detroit, MI
Daniels, John, 210355, Private First Class Headquarters Troops 2nd Division: French Croix de Guerre with bronze star June 12, 1919. During the operation which took place near Blanc Mont from October 2nd to 10th of 1918, he took prisoners back to the rear under enemy fire, having to kill 1 who tried to escape, alone in the darkness escorted the others to camp
Residence 113 Hall Ave Detroit, MI
Danielson, Harold T. , 2020761 Corporal Company A 339th Infantry 85th Division American Expeditionary Forces, Russia: British Military Medal January 9, 1921
Residence: 241 Lothrop Ave Detroit, MI
Del Principe, Cendio, 261479, Private First class Company B 125th Infantry 32nd Division: French Croix de Guerre with bronze star March 15, 1919. During attack he assisted day and night in transporting the wounded to the rear under terrible fire of machine guns and artillery.
Residence: 30 St Joseph Street Detroit, MI
Denison, Harry W., 261680 Private Company C 125th Infantry 32nd Division: French Croix de Guerre with bronze star December 16, 1918. Seeing two of his comrades wounded during the capture of Cierges on August 1, 1918, he went through the village to their assistance under an intense fire while his company was reaching a relatively sheltered position
Residence: 364 Van Dyke Ave Detroit, MI
Dimovich, Peter L. , 261682 Corporal Company H 128th Infantry 32nd Division: French Croix de Guerre with bronze star March 15, 1919. Led his men with much coolness and courage. Although wounded he refused to be evacuated until he had seen his company reach its objective
Residence: Detroit, MI
Dollar, John W. Jr. 252155, Sergeant Company C 107 Field Signal Battalion 32nd Division: French Croix de Guerre with silver star March 17, 1919. Repaired the telephone lines under a violent enemy machine-gun fire and a terrible bombardment
Residence: 1379 Fifteenth Street Detroit, MI
Downing, George S., 280271 Private Company G 12th Infantry 32nd Division: French Croix de Guerre with palm December 15, 1918. The officer commanding his unit having been wounded, he took command of the men, organized the new position and reestablished liaison with the remainder of the line
Residence: 53 Butternut Street Detroit MI
Downs, Thomas C., 2020852 Corporal Comapny B 339th Engineers 85th Division American Expeditonary Forces, Russia: British Distinguished Conduct Medal January 9, 1920.
Residence: 327 Goodwin Street Detroit, MI
Drewick, Roy J., 6421357, Sergeant Infantry American Polish Relieft Expedition: Polish Commemorative Cross
Residence: 28 West Warren Ave Detroit, MI
Driscoll, James Welch, 2022133 Private First Class Machine Gun Company 339th Infantry 85th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Russia: British Military Medal January 9, 1920
Residence: 206 Roosevelt Ave Detroit, MI
Dundon, Walter, 2021854 Sergeant, Company M 339th Infantry 85th Division American Expeditionary Forces, Russia: Russian St. George's Cross
Residence: 799 Monre Ave Detroit, MI
Dziatkiewicz, Charles S. R2021963, Sergeant American Polish Relieef Expedition, American Foreces in Germany: Polish Commemorative Cross March 18, 1920
Residence: 856 East Forest Ave Detroit, MI
Edgar, Clinton Goodloe, Colonel Signal Corps US Army: Italian Order of the Crown April 22, 1920
Residence: 520 Lafayette Blvd Detroit, MI
Edwards, William J, Captain Ordnance Department Base Seciton No. 3 Services of Supply American Expeditionary Forces: British Military Corss July 18, 1919
Residence: 242 McLean Ave Highland Park, MI
Elliott, Charles D., 123043 Corporal 97th Company 6th Regiment US Marine Corps 2nd Division: French Croix de Guerre with bronze star February 16, 1919. From October 3rd through 9th of 1918, near Blanc Mont he volunteered many times to make reconnaissances over ground swept by artillery and machine guns and facilitated the maintenance of continuous liaison.
Residence: Detroit , MI
Emerson, Harlow B., 263625 Corporal Company K 125th Infantry 32nd Division: French Croix de Guerre with bronze star December 16, 1918. Heedless of danger and although wounded he administered first aid to three of his wounded comrades
Residence: Detroit, MI
Emmons, LeRoy, 198034 Private Company B 1st Field Signal Battalion 2nd Division: French Croix de Guerre with bronze star March 28, 1919. At Vierzy July 18, 1918 he rendered great service in constructing and maintaining the telephone lines under violent bombardments and with the greatest indifference to danger.
Residence Detroit, MI
The City of Hamtramck was later named for this Revoluntionary Colonel and Commander, John Francis Hamtramck.

Contributed by Linda Ball