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BLESSING, GEORGE Corporal. Co. E, 38th infantry, 3d division. Born in New York City; enlisted at Pittsfield. Killed by shellfire at Moulins, July 14-15, 1918, after leading his command in such stubborn resistance that the enemy was prevented from getting foothold at important point. Distinguished service cross.
BOLACK, WILLIAM F. Mechanic. Machine-gun company, 104th infantry, 26th division. Born in Springfield, en- listed there. Near Verdun, Oct. 25, 1918, while taking train of machine-gun carts to relief of company, caught in terrific bombardment. Wounded, several of his mules killed, train scattered, he had his wounds dressed and continued his work, passing through bombardment three times. Distinguished service cross.
BOUCHER, ADELARDE Private, 1st Class. Headquarters Co., 101st infantry, 26th division. Born in Canada, enlisted at Fitchburg. In the Belieu Bois, Oct. 23-26, 1918, served as liaison runner under heavy fire, keeping units in contact and aiding in necessary distribution of ammu- nition. Distinguished service cross.
BRESNAHAN, THOMAS F. 1st Lieutenant. Born at Fitch- burg, enlisted there. With 38th infantry, 3d division, near Mezy, France, July 15th, 1918, organized detach- ment of orderlies, runners and casuals, completing rout of German patrol. Distinguished service cross.
BROSNAHAN, DANIEL T. Private. Born in Springfield and enlisted there. With Co. M, 326th infantry, 82d division, near St. Juvin, France, Oct. 16, 1918, three times ad- vanced under heavy artillery fire, well in advance of front lines, rescuing wounded comrades. Distinguished service cross.
BUCKLEY, HAROLD R. 1st Lieutenant. Born at Westfield, enlisted at Agawam. Pilot, 95th aero squadron, near Perles, Aug. 10, 1918, destroyed one of six enemy planes, the others fleeing ; then escorted allied observa- tion plane to aerodrome. Near Neuville and Boureuilles, Sept. 16-17, 1918, dived through violent anti-aircraft fire and destroyed enemy balloon. Next day, leading patrol, shot down enemy plane. Distinguished service cross, oak-leaf cluster, bronze oak leaf.
CLARK, HAROLD S. Private. Born at Ware, enlisted there. With medical detachment, 104th infantry, near Belleau and Givry, July 18-21, 1918, repeatedly exposed himself to concentrated fire to carry wounded men from front lines. Distinguished service cross.
DALEY, EDMUND L. Colonel. Born at Worcester, enlisted there. Served with distinction as division engineer, 3d division, showing great energy and resourcefulness. With remarkable skill, laid out defense scheme for positions taken in Meuse-Argonne offensive. Distin- guished service medal.
DAVITT, REV. WILLIAM F. Chaplain. Holyoke. Entered service Sept., 1917, with rank of 1st lieutenant, serving with 125th infantry. On Aug. 6, 1918, during operations along the Vesle River, learning that 40 Americans were cut off in a ravine, he called for volunteers and led a rescuing party through a hail of machine-gun bullets. The party rescued every one of the wounded men, and not a member of the rescuing party was hit. Cited for gallantry and meritorious conduct. Killed Nov.
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Nov.1917, Cited for bravery August 6th,1918 during operations along the Voste River To rescue forty wovttded soldiersthe ted a party of volunteers through a hall of machine gun bullets. All were rescued Without Injury to the rescuers. For thisthe received the distinguished service cross. A lover of humanity. A brave soldier-priest.
Beloved by all who knew him.
MEMORIAL TABLET, ST. ANNE'S CHURCH, LENOX
IN MEMORIAM
Reverend William F. Dabitt
Native of Holyoke, zealous priest of our diocese, who did the Master's work in Westboro, Worcester and Lenox; volunteered for chaplain duty in the World War in 1917; cited for bravery in 1918 when, amid a rain of machine-gun bullets, he volunteered and led a successful sortie to rescue forty wounded soldiers; received the Distinguished Service Cross; was the last enlisted officer to make the supreme sacrifice - fell on Armistice Day morning, 1918. Worcester preserves his honored name in the title of a public square, Lenox lovingly placed a memorial tablet in St. Ann's Church, whence he answered the call to the colors, and her K. of C. council adopted his name. His native State honors his memory with a bronze memorial in the State House at Boston.
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11, 1918, one hour before hostilities ceased. Distinguished service cross.
DONAHUE, MICHAEL J. Sergeant. Born in Ireland, enlisted at Springfield. With Co. H, 18th infantry, 1st division, near Exermont, Oct. 4-5, 1918, with small group cap- tured machine-gun nest. Next day, repulsed in attack, advanced under heavy fire to recover wounded; then reorganized platoon, advanced and took enemy gun and crew. Distinguished service cross.
DOYLE, LUKE C. Major. Sanitary corps, General Head- quarters, A. E. F. Born at Worcester, enlisted there. Awarded distinguished service medal for aggressive action in times of emergency, for his marked ability in hospital management and his material contributions in saving the lives of many wounded.
DOYLE, WILLIAM. Sergeant. Holyoke. With Co. D. 104th infantry, in command of platoon at Chateau-Thierry, was ordered to put enemy machine gun out of action. In advance against heavy fire, two of his men being killed, single-handed took six prisoners hiding in shell- hole. When balance of men arrived, advanced to gun, shielding themselves behind prisoners, capturing gun and its crew. Distinguished service cross.
FITZGERALD, HOWARD P. Private. Co. L, 104th infantry, 26th division. Born at Springfield and enlisted there. At Bois Brule, April 10, 1918, under heavy fire, at- tempted to dig out buried comrade and persisted un- til mortally wounded. Distinguished service cross.
FOLEY, THOMAS F. Captain. Born at Worcester and en- listed there. With 101st infantry, 26th division, near Vaux, July 15-22, 1918, led battalion with exceptional bravery and judgment. Encountering strong resistance, personally went forward and reconnoitered under ma- chine-gun fire and led his command in successful attacks. Distinguished service cross.
GRAVELINE, FRED C. Sergeant, 1st Class. 20th aero squadron. Born at West Warren ; enlisted at Cleveland, O. Near Villers-devant-Dun and Mouzon, Sept. 29- Nov. 5, 1918, on 17 bombing expeditions, reached ob- jective on 14, shooting down two enemy aircraft and on two occasions drove off superior number of enemy. Distinguished service cross.
GRIMES, EUSTIS B. 2d Lieutenant. Born at Belmont ; en- listed at Fitchburg. With 102d infantry, 26th division, at Marcheville, Sept. 26, 1918, displayed exceptional bravery with his detachment, advancing under intense fire to wipe out machine-gun nest and capture gun. Distinguished service cross.
HOWE, MAURICE W. Captain. 167th infantry, 42d division. Born at Merrimac, enlisted at Fitchburg. Near Hau- mont, Sept. 22, 1918, led successful early morning raid on Haumont and returned alone to see that none had been left wounded. Distinguished service cross.
HUSSEY, JOHN. Sergeant. Born in Ireland; enlisted at Westfield. With Co. I, 325th infantry, 82d division, near St. Juvin, Oct. 16, 1918, led platoon under intense fire from machine-gun nest, being killed in the attack. Distinguished service cross.
JACQUES, LEO P. T. Sergeant. Born at Greenfield; en- listed there. With Co. L, 104th infantry, 26th division, a: Bois Brule, April 10, 1918, went into shell-swept area to bring wounded back, carrying one man more than 50 yards under heavy fire. Distinguished service cross.
JONES, GEORGE W. 1st Lieutenant. Born at Worcester ; enlisted there. With 102d field artillery, 26th division, in Ravine-de-Bois-de-Canres, Oct. 31, 1918, painfully injured by bursting shell, but directed work of rescuing wounded, reorganized his battery and began attack on enemy. Distinguished service cross.
LAPEAN, FRED W. Sergeant. Medical detachment, 7th infantry, 3d division. Born at Turners Falls; enlisted at Holyoke. Near Cierges, Sept. 30, 1918, seen by enemy and subjected to heavy machine-gun fire, crawled from shell hole to shell hole, giving first-aid to wounded. Distinguished service cross.
LAVOIE, LEO J. Corporal. Born at Fitchburg; enlisted at Lunenburg. With Co. D, 16th infantry, 1st division, led squad in Argonne Forest, Oct. 9. 1918, to capture im- portant machine-gun nest, guiding men through deadly fire without loss. Later in day, killed while leading squad. Distinguished service cross.
LAWLESS, EDWARD R. Sergeant-Major. Born at Leomin- ster ; enlisted at Boston. With Headquarters company, 39th infantry, 4th division, near Troesnes, July 18, 1918, ran 500 yards through open field to carry impor- tant message, completing mission in face of almost certain death. Distinguished service cross.
LE CLAIR, ARTHUR H. Corporal. Born at Fitchburg, en- listed at Gardner. With Co. D. 16th infantry, 1st divi- sion, in Argonne Forest, Oct. 12, 1918, led squad under heavy fire far in advance of front lines, establishing position and maintaining it until relieved. Distinguished service cross.
LEE, ALFRED P. Private. Born at Ware; enlisted at Northampton. With Co. L, 104th infantry, 26th division, at Apremont, April 10, 1918, went through shellfire to rescue wounded, bringing one man back nearly 50 yards through scene of action. Distinguished service cross.
MANSFIELD, JAMES R. Sergeant. Medical detachment, 311th machine-gun battalion, 79th division. Born at Haydenville ; enlisted there. Near Montfaucon, Sept. 29, 1918, exposed himself to great danger in caring for wounded and, though wounded himself, refused to go to rear until ordered to do so by commander. Distin- guished service cross.
MARINO, CHARLES. Private. Co. L, 104th infantry, 26th division. Born in Italy; enlisted at Greenfield. Went through shell-swept area at Bois Brule, April 10, 1918, to rescue wounded officer. Distinguished service cross. MARQUETTE, LOUIS F. Corporal. Co. B, 104th infantry, 26th division. Born at Springfield; enlisted there. Near Verdun, Oct. 15, 1918, went beyond front lines under terrific fire to bring back two wounded comrades. Dis- tinguished service cross.
McCANN, WALTER J. Private. Born at Springfield; en- listed there. With medical detachment. 104th infantry, 26th division, at Bois Brule, April 10. 1918, ran through heavily shelled area to rescue wounded soldier and carry him, unaided, to dressing station. Distinguished service cross.
MCCOLLUM, JOSEPH Wagoner. Co. B, 10th machine-gun battalion. 4th division. Born at Ludlow; enlisted at Springfield. When several officers and men failed, vol- unteered for liaison duty and succeeded under severe fire. Later, though temporarily stunned by shell ex- plosion, accomplished second mission and remained on
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duty until ordered to rear. At Bois-de-Roi, July 23, 1918. Distinguished service cross.
McGUIRE, EARL R. Sergeant. Born at Greenfield; en- listed there. With Co. L, 104th infantry, 26th division, near Chateau-Thierry, July 18, 1918, severely wounded in head, but struggled to lead platoon, instilling courage in his men. Distinguished service cross.
McGUIRL, BERNARD. Corporal. Born at Fitchburg; en- listed there. With Headquarters company, 101st in- fantry, 26th division, near Verdun, Oct. 23, 1918, severely wounded, tourniquet applied, ordered second in command to continue, refusing aid until mission complete. Died on way to hospital. Distinguished service cross.
McMANUS, WALTER P. Corporal. Born at Worcester ; enlisted at Brooklyn, N. Y. With Co. M, 107th infantry, 27th division, advanced in plain view of enemy and under severe fire to rescue wounded man, and though badly wounded himself, returned him to safety. At Catelet, Sept. 29, 1918. Distinguished service cross.
MCNALLY, WILLIAM H. Lieutenant. Resident of Holyoke. Enlisted in marine corps in 1909. Served in World War with 20th company, 5th regiment of marines. Was gun- nery sergeant until after fighting at Chateau-Thierry and Bois de Belleau. When platoon commander wounded, took charge and, against terrific fire, led his men into action, capturing a gun. Killed in action July 19, 1918, while leading his battalion. Distinguished service medal.
MCNEECE, JOHN H. Private. Born at Pittsfield; enlisted at Holbrook. With Co. D, 101st infantry, 26th division, in Houppy Bois, Oct. 23, 1918, repeatedly carried mes- sages and rescued wounded while under heavy fire and went to rear under heavy artillery fire to secure food for his comrades. Distinguished service cross.
MURPHY, EDWARD F. Corporal. Born at Quincy; enlisted at Fitchburg. Near Verdun, Oct. 16, 1918, with Co. D, 104th infantry, 26th division, when platoon surrounded, held off enemy by rifle fire until comrades could escape, being severely wounded while covering their retreat. Distinguished service cross.
MYERS, GEORGE F. Private, 1st Class. Co. D, 16th in- fantry, 1st division. Born at Northampton; enlisted there. In Argonne Forest, Oct. 9, 1918, when company blocked by machine-gun fire, advanced into fog and captured gun and its entire crew. Distinguished service cross.
PAGE, ALFRED W. Private. Born at Wilkinsonville; en- listed at Easthampton. With Co. D, 16th infantry, 1st division, near Soissons, July 18-23, 1918, during five days subjected himself to intense fire from enemy while engaged in important liaison duties. Distinguished service cross.
PARENT, JOSEPH C. Private, 1st Class. Born at Webster; enlisted there. With Battery B, 102d field artillery, 26th division, at Seicheprey, April 20, 1918, while severely wounded in head and leg, continued to repair telephone lines and establish communication. Distin- guished service cross.
PIERCE, EDWARD A. Private, 1st Class. Co. C, 107th in- fantry, 27th division. Born at Springfield; enlisted at New York. During attack on Hindenburg line, Sept. 29, 1918, severely wounded and hardly able to walk,
continued to advance, inflicting severe losses on enemy and being killed in the attack. Distinguished service cross.
POLLINGER, FRANK J. Private. Co. G, 308th infantry, 77th division. Born at Worcester; enlisted there. Near Charlvaux, Oct. 3-7, 1918, when battalion surrounded and squad leader disabled, took command, though suf- fering from wound four days previous, and inspired men until compelled to withdraw because of second wound. Distinguished service cross.
POZZI, WILLIAM. Corporal. Born in Italy; enlisted at Springfield. With Co. G, 104th infantry, 26th division, near Belleau, July 21, 1918, voluntarily left trench and ran through heavy shellfire to rescue wounded man. Distinguished service cross.
RINDEAU, ARTHUR J. Gunnery Sergeant. Born at Sara- toga, N. Y., and enlisted at Southbridge. With 47th company, 5th regiment, U. S. Marines, at Chateau- Thierry, June 6, 1918, killed in action while displaying great heroism in face of enemy fire. Distinguished service cross.
ROY, ERNEST J. Musician, 3d Class. Holyoke. Headquar- ters company, 104th infantry. Cited for gallantry and especially meritorious service in action against the enemy in Bois Brule sector, April 2-14, 1918. Distin- guished service cross.
ROY, JOHN W. Bugler. Co. M, 311th infantry, 78th divi- sion. Born at Worcester; enlisted there. In Belleau Wood, July 18-19, 1918, displayed notable bravery in delivering messages after three had been killed and fourth wounded on same route. Distinguished service cross.
RYAN, WILLIAM P. Major. Holyoke. Medical department. Entered service Dec. 18, 1916, as 1st lieutenant and as- signed to El Paso, Tex., for service on Mexican border. Assigned to service in World War with rank of cap- tain. Became chief surgeon, 1st division, machine-gun battalion. Took active part in Marne counter-offensive. During hostile airplane raid on Joinville, July 10, 1918, displayed extraordinary heroism and total disregard for own safety by going about town and administering to wounded French soldiers and civilians, saving lives of many. Spent all night operating on civilians, having established first-aid station at Charpentry, which was under heavy artillery fire. Remained constantly at post, devotion and ability saving many lives, both French and American. Distinguished service cross.
SHEA, WILLIAM A. Sergeant. Machine-gun company, 39th infantry, 4th division. Born at Holyoke; enlisted at Niagara Falls, N. Y. Near Cuisy, Sept. 26, 1918, pain- fully wounded, placed himself in exposed position be- tween two enemy machine-guns and for two hours directed fire of heavy machine-gun attack on enemy. Distinguished service cross.
STACK, WILLIAM A. Lieutenant. Holyoke. With 175th field artillery, cited for maintaining communication throughout entire time his outfit occupied important sector, never once losing contact with regimental head- quarters. Distinguished service cross.
TOELKIN, JULIUS W. 2d Lieutenant. 104th infantry, 26th division. Born at Suffield, Conn .; enlisted at Spring- field. Near Bouresches, July 20, 1918, advance checked by machine-gun fire, crawled forward alone until he
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could fire and kill three of machine-gun crew. His platoon then took the gun. Distinguished service cross. TURANO, JOHN. Private. Born at Westerly, R. I., and enlisted at Worcester. With Co. I, 23d infantry, 2d division, near Vaux, July 1, 1918, sacrificed his life in effort to bring aid to his captain, wounded in place unsheltered from enemy fire. Distinguished service cross.
WASKIEWIC, JOSEPH. Private. Born at Thorndike; en- listed at New Bedford. With Co. A, 11th machine-gun
battalion, 4th division, near Bois-de-Brieulles, Oct. 9-13, 1918, served as runner in heavily-shelled area and, though wounded, continued in active duty. Distinguished service cross.
ZAMBRYSKI, ALEXANDER. Private. Born in Poland; en- listed at Worcester. With Co. M, 9th infantry, 2d division, near Mousson, Nov. 7, 1918, went to rescue of comrade in face of enemy fire from four machine- guns, carrying him to safety. Distinguished service cross, oak leaf cluster.
Foreign Decorations
ALDRICH, FRANCIS A. Private. Westboro. French croix de guerre with silver star.
BEAUPRE, CHARLES T. 2d Lieutenant. Holyoke. French croix de guerre with silver star.
BELANGER, EDWARD A. Private. Chicopee Falls. French croix de guerre with gilt star.
BELISLE, EUGENE S. 1st Lieutenant. Worcester. French croix de guerre with bronze star.
BERNIER, LEO J. Private. Leominster. French croix de guerre with bronze star.
BLAIR, JOSEPH E. Private. Co. E, 104th Infantry, Hol- yoke. French croix de guerre with gilt star.
BLAIS, ALBERT J. Private. Holyoke. French croix de guerre with palm.
BOLACK, WILLIAM E. Private. Springfield. French croix de guerre with gilt star.
BOUCHER, ADELARDE. Private. Fitchburg. French croix de guerre with silver star.
BOUFFORD, FRED J. Private. Millbury. French croix de guerre with bronze star.
BOURGEOIS, JOHN B. Sergeant. Worcester. French croix de guerre with gilt star.
BOVIN, WILFRED A. Private. Fitchburg. French croix de guerre with bronze star.
BROSNAHAN, DANIEL T. Private. Springfield. French croix de guerre with gilt star.
BROSNIHAN, JOHN F. Private. Deceased. Worcester. French croix de guerre with gilt star.
BROSNIHAN, JOHN J. Private. Worcester. French croix de guerre with silver star.
BURNS, MATTHEW G. Private. Gardner. French croix de guerre with silver star.
CARON, HENRY F. Private. Adams. French croix de guerre with gilt star.
CHAMPAGNE, ALFRED G. Deceased. Chicopee Falls. French croix de guerre with gilt star.
COLWELL, ARTHUR V. Sergeant. Pittsfield. French croix de guerre with bronze star.
CONNELLY, WILLIAM R. Sergeant. Turners Falls. French croix de guerre with gilt star.
CONNOR, REV. GEORGE S. L. Chaplain. 3d army corps. Springfield. French croix de guerre with silver star. COOGAN, WILLIAM C. 1st Lieutenant. Pittsfield. French croix de guerre with palm.
COSGROVE, MARK F. Corporal. Co. C, 104th Infantry, 26th division. Worcester. French croix de guerre with gilt star.
CULLEN, ARLINGTON C. Private. Co. E, 104th infantry. Orange. French croix de guerre with gilt star.
CURRAN, GEORGE L. 1st Lieutenant. Medical Corps. North Adams. French medaille d'honneur des Epidemies, silver.
DESILETS, PATRICK. Corporal. Co. E, 30th infantry. Hol- yoke. French croix de guerre with bronze star.
DION, ARTHUR J. Sergeant. Co. F, 326th infantry. Spring- field. French croix de guerre with gilt star.
DONAHUE, LAWRENCE L. Private. Amb. Serv. Amherst. French croix de guerre with bronze star.
DONISSONI, EGISTO. Private. Co. K, 10th infantry. Mil- ford. French croix de guerre with gilt star.
DONOGHUE, MICHAEL J. Captain. 339th infantry. Holyoke. French croix de guerre with bronze star. Russian Or- der of St. Vladimir with Swords, 4th Class. British Distinguished Service Order.
DOYLE, LUKE C. Major. Sanitary Corps. Worcester. French Legion d'honneur, Chevalier. French croix de guerre with silver star.
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DURKIN, JOSEPH J. Private. 102d field artillery, 2d divi- sion. Brookfield. French croix de guerre with bronze star.
FITZGERALD, HOWARD P. Private. Deceased. Co. L, 104th infantry. Springfield. French croix de guerre with gilt star.
FLAGG, JOHN A. Sergeant. Co. G, 101st infantry. Worces- ter. French croix de guerre with bronze star.
FLOOD, JOHN R. Headquarters Co., 104th infantry. French croix de guerre.
FOLEY, THOMAS F. Captain. 101st infantry. Worcester. French croix de guerre with palm. French Legion d'Honneur, Chevalier.
FREGEAU, AIME N. 1st Lieutenant. Medical Corps. Fitch- burg. Roumanian Order of the Crown with Swords, Chevalier.
GALVIN, JOHN J. 2d Lieutenant. Deceased. Greenfield. French croix de guerre with gilt star.
GARDELLA, FRANK. Private. Battery B, 44th C. A. C. Worcester. French croix de guerre with bronze star. GULLY, EDWARD J. 1st Lieutenant. 102d field artillery.
Worcester. French croix de guerre with bronze star. HOULE, ALFRED J. Co. C, 26th infantry, 1st division. Leominster. French Medaille Militaire. French croix de guerre with palm.
HOWE, MAURICE W. Captain. 167th infantry, 42d division. Fitchburg. Belgian Chevalier de l'Ordre de Leopold. HUBBARD, WILLIAM H. Sergeant-Major. 9th infantry, 2d division. Fitchburg. French croix de guerre with sil- ver star.
JAQUES, LEO P. T. Sergeant. Co. L, 104th infantry. Green- field. French croix de guerre with gilt star.
JONES, GEORGE W. Captain. 102d field artillery. Worces- ter. French croix de guerre with palm.
KELLY, CORNELIUS F. Corporal. Deceased. Battery B, 102d F. A. Worcester. French croix de guerre with bronze star.
KING, EDWARD F. Private. Headquarters Co., 17th F. A. 2d division. West Brookfield. French croix de guerre with silver star.
KYNE, MICHAEL O. Mechanic. Co. B, 102d F. A. West Brookfield. French croix de guerre with gilt star.
LA BRANCHE, ERNEST C. Corporal. Battery E, 102d F. A. Worcester. French croix de guerre with silver star.
LA PLANTE, ALBERT A. Private. Ambulance service. Williamstown. French croix de guerre with bronze star.
MADDEN, JOSEPH R. Private. Co. E, 102d F. A. Worces- ter. French croix de guerre with gilt star.
MARINO, CHARLES. Private. Deceased. Co. L, 104th in- fantry. Greenfield. French croix de guerre with gilt star.
McCANN, ARTHUR A. Private. Battery B, 102d F. A. Worcester. French croix de guerre with gilt star.
McCANN, WALTER J. Private. Medical Detachment. 104th infantry. Springfield. French croix de guerre with gilt star.
MCELHONE, THOMAS. Sergeant. Co. K, 10th infantry. Chicopee Falls. French croix de guerre with gilt star. McGUIRE, EARL R. Sergeant. Co. L, 104th infantry. Greenfield. French croix de guerre with gilt star.
MILNER, HENRY J. Sergeant. Co. C. 1st Engineers. In- dian Orchard. French croix de guerre with silver star.
MURPHY, EDWARD F. Corporal. Co. D, 104th infantry. Fitchburg. French croix de guerre with gilt star.
MYERS, GEORGE F. Private. Co. D, 16th infantry. North- ampton. French Medaille Militaire. French croix de guerre with palm. French croix de guerre with gilt star.
NEIL, ROBERT. Corporal. Co. F, 23d infantry. Holyoke. French croix de guerre with bronze star.
OFFINGER, EARL C. Captain. 315th infantry. Northampton. French croix de guerre with gilt star.
O'LARI, CHARLES F. Sergeant. Co. E, 104th infantry. Orange. French croix de guerre with gilt star.
PAGE, ALFRED W. Private. Co. D, 16th infantry. East- hampton. French croix de guerre with palm.
PARENT, JOSEPHI C. Private. Co. B, 102d F. A. Webster. French croix de guerre with gilt star.
PINARD, EDWARD O. Private. Machine-Gun Battalion, C. A. C. Fitchburg. French croix de guerre with gilt star.
POZZI, WILLIAM. Corporal. Co. G, 104th infantry. Spring- field. French croix de guerre with gilt star.
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