2nd Lt. Burr P. Wadley, 358th Infantry: During attack on Vilcey, two companies were caught
under heavy machine gun fire from right flank, Lt. Wadley took one squad through a sheet of machine
gun fire where he was under great danger, and flanked machine gun position, taking one prisoner and
forcing rest of gun crew to retreat. This act of daring gave companies in valley chance, to withdraw
with least possible loss. This on 12th September in 1918, in valley 200 m west of Vilcey.
2nd Lt. Thomas J. Devine, 358th Infantry: During shrapnel fire, when men were being wounded
and panicky, Lieutenant Divine walked a long line of outposts and first line of resistance, kept men cool
and prevented disorder by his own example, while he was subjected to the greatest danger possible.
This on night of September 16, 1918, at Les Huit Chemins.
2nd Lt. Thomas F. Quinn, 358th Infantry: Lt. Quinn showed exceptional coolness and good
judgment under shellfire, as well as heavy machine gun fire while advancing on Stenay. Before entering
the edge of the town he took command of the remainder of the company in the absence of his company
commander, who remained with one platoon in support. He showed exceptional bravery on several
occasions, and inspired his men by his courage in the face of machine gun fire. This in and near Stenay,
France, November 10th and 11th, 1918.
Sergeant Willis Fairchild, AS No. 2222217, Co. M, 358th Infantry: During the advance of
September 12, 1918, Sgt. Fairchild was in command of half a platoon of his organization. He handled
his men with great coolness and judgment, showed extraordinary courage time after time, in exposing
himself to draw fire of the enemy so his men could outflank them and was most successful, capturing
several machine guns and between 20 and 30 prisoners. This along line of advance between Fey-en-
Haye and Vilcey.
Sergeant Pearl J. Wines, AS No. 2220447, Co. E, 358th Regiment: After being shot in the side
by one of a German party of five, Sgt. Wines, engaged the five Germans, killed three and captured the
other two, all unaided. This about one kilometer north of Fey-en-Haye, September 12, 1918.
Sergeant J. Frank Stites, AS No. 2221932, Co. L, 358th Infantry: Took an active part in
capturing 12 machine guns. In capturing them he wisely and bravely maneuvered his men and
performed many dangerous acts.
Sergeant William J. Cornish, AS No. 2221944, Co. L, 358th Infantry: After being wounded in
three places by shrapnel, he went through the attack before going to the first aid station.
Sergeant Earl E. McMahan, AS No. 2221980, Co. L, 358th Infantry: During a heavy rolling
barrage, behind which the enemy was advancing to attack, barrage being so heavy that men could not
stick their head above trench, Sgt. McMahan directed his men in repulsing the attack with the utmost
bravery and coolness. After the enemy was driven off, Sgt. McMahan, although wounded, guided two
other wounded men through the barrage of first aid station.
Sergeant George W. Bell (Deceased), AS No. 2222720, M. G. Co., 358th Infantry: Sgt. Bell
pieced together a machine gun from broken parts while under heavy machine gun fire, and drove out
enemy machine guns permitting advance of the Infantry.
Sergeant Schuyler Haskins, AS No. 2219446, Co. A, 358th Infantry: By his coolness under
heavy machine-gun and artillery fire he held his men under control. By his utter disregard of fire
standing up and shooting at a machine gun he kept the morale of his platoon at the highest pitch.
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