Congressional Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross, and the Distinguished Service Medal Issued by the War Department Since April 6, 1917 Up to and including General Orders, Number 126, War Department, November 11, 1919 Page: 72
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DISTINGUISHED SErICE CROSS.
Jhenols, Fontaines, Murvaux, Bois du Corral, Bols de Brandeville, he exhibited
conspicuouss gallantry, stimulating his command to a high state of enthusiasm
and creating a superb morale. Placing himself in front of the leading waves, he
personally led his men to the assault. Accompanied by nine men, he attacked a
battery of enemy artillery near La Maisonette Farm, forcing the abandonment
and subsequent capture of the battery. Under his skillful leadership his regi-
ment captured numerous prisoners, 6 pieces of artillery, 3 antiaircraft guns, 150
machine guns, and vast quantities of ammunition and supplies. Address: Care
of The Adjutant General of the Army, Washington, D. C. Entered Military
Academy from California.
Earnest E. Perdew, sergeant, Company H, 364th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Eelisfontaine, France, September 28, 1918. Assisted by
another sergeant, and leading a combat. group across an open valley under
constant hostile fire, he completed the capture of four machine-gun nests and
three prisoners. Residence at enlistment: Edwards, Calif.
Mike Pirinoli (Army serial No. 1645874), private, Company E, 805th Infantry.
For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, November 1,
1918. When his company had suffered heavy.casualties and been withdrawn,
he went out with another soldier in advance of our lines and under machine-
gun fire to rescue the wounded. His companion shot down, he continued his
work, though constantly exposed to heavy fire, carrying back two wounded
men and the soldier who had started out with him. Residence at enlistment:
R. F. D. No. 4, Box No. 219, Sebastopol, Calif.
Lewis 0. Pluslh, first lieutenant, 49th Aero Squadron, Air Service. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 4, 1$18. He
was a member of a patrol of 7 machines which attacked 11 enemy Fokkers.
After shooting down 1 of the enemy, this officer returned to the fight and shot
down another. Residence at appointment: 440 East Phillip Boulevard, Po-
mona, Calif.
Howard G. Rath, second lieutenant, observer, 96th Aero Squadron, Air Service.
For extraordinary heroism in action between Chambley and Xammes, France,
September 13, 1918. While acting as leading observer of a flight of 3 planes
he was attacked by 15 enemy planes. In spite of the fact that his formation
was surrounded by an enemy ftve times as large, he carried out successfully
his mission and bombed Ps objective. In the return running fight he and his
pilot continued the unequal fight and succeeded in returning to their airdrome
with valuable information. Residence at appointment: 2986 Wilshire .BouIe-
vard, Los Angeles, Calif.
Peter Ratkovich (Army serial No. 1638640), private, Company C, 110th
Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Varennes, France, Sep-
tember 26, 1918. With two other soldiers he, on his own initiative, led a charge
on an enemy machine-gun nest, and although severely wounded pressed for-
ward, wounding three and capturing three of the enemy. Residence at en-
listment: 188 Tenth Street, Oakland, Calif.
Albert J. Reed, corporal, Headquarters Detachment, 147th Field Artillery.
For extraordinary heroismn in action near Juvigny, north of Soisens, France,
August 30, 1918. While stationed iii an obseration post which was heavily
bombarded with gas and high-exploalve shells he assisted in carrying to the
rtar through this heavy fire another mneinber f the party who Was seriously
wounded, it being possible to proceed only by going from one Shell hole to
another. After accomplishing this mission he returned to his post of duty
under the same severe fire. Residence at enlistment: Davis, Calif.
Roy W. Reeves, corporal, 96th Company, 6th Regiment, United States
Marine Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action near Mont Blanc, France,
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United States. Adjutant-General's Office. Congressional Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross, and the Distinguished Service Medal Issued by the War Department Since April 6, 1917 Up to and including General Orders, Number 126, War Department, November 11, 1919, book, 1920; Washington D.C.. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc276268/m1/76/: accessed April 23, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.