1893 - 1918

Nesselson was killed in action on August 11, 1918 near Fismes.
Buried: Beth Israel Cemetery, Bradford

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class Nate T. Nesselson (ASN: 1247301), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Fismes, France, 9 August 1918.

Private Nesselson repeatedly exposed himself to heavy enemy fire in order to deliver messages from his company to the battalion commander. In the performance of this mission it was necessary for him to cross the Vesle River, which was constantly swept by enemy machine-gun fire. He volunteered to carry a message after others had been killed in the attempt and continued to perform this perilous duty until he was mortally wounded.

General Orders:
War Department, General Orders No. 11 (1921)
Action Date: 9-Aug-18

1896 - 1973

Bissell retired a Major General from the Air Force in 1950. Bissell is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Air Service) Clayton Lawrence Bissell (ASN: 0-10474), United States Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 148th Aero Squadron, 4th Pursuit Group, United States Army Air Service, A.E.F., in the vicinity of Jenlain, France,
28 October 1918.

While a member of a flight First Lieutenant Bissell was attacked by greatly superior numbers of enemy planes. Lieutenant Bissell, observing an American plane attacked by eight of the enemy, dived into their midst, destroying one plane, whereupon he was set upon by three enemy Fokkers, one of which he shot down, driving the remaining planes to their own lines. His own plane was so badly crippled as to be beyond repair. The outstanding bravery displayed by Lieutenant Bissell greatly inspired the members of his squadron.

General Orders:
War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923)
Action Date: 28-Oct-18

Died: September 12, 1986

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Corporal James T. Powell (ASN: 1247276), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Fismette, France, 9 August 1918.

When a platoon of his company was held up by sniper fire, Corporal Powell, undaunted, voluntarily crawled through holes in walls and over roofs, located the enemy sniper, and killed him, enabling the platoon to proceed without further loss. Later in the engagement, when reinforcements and ammunition were needed, he volunteered and swam the Vesle River under machine-gun fire.

General Orders: War Department,
General Orders No. 145 (1918)
Action Date: 9-Aug-18

March 5, 1882 -
November 25, 1949

Buried:
Section 34, Site 1677
Arlington National Cemetery,
Arlington, VA

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sergeant Charles M. Richardson (ASN: 1247262), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Fismette, France, 9 August 1918.

Sergeant Richardson volunteered to go out in the open, with a comrade, under hostile machine-gun fire to rescue a wounded soldier. As they were carrying the later to shelter, he was again struck by a machine gun bullet and killed, and the companion also being wounded, was dragged to safety by Sergeant Richardson.

General Orders: War Department,
General Orders 98 (1919)
Action Date: 9-Aug-18

Buried:
Plot A, Row 26, Grave 33
Meuse-Argonne Cemetery
Romagne, France

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class Lee Pearman, Jr. (ASN: 1247913), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, France, 30 September 1918.

When the advance of the platoon was being held up by heavy enemy machine-gun fire, Private Pearman left his place of comparative safety and succeeded in getting close enough to the machine guns nest to use a hand grenade, which proved very successful, killing four and wounding one of the enemy, thereby breaking up the next completely and enabling the platoon to advance. In the performance of this act Private Pearman was killed instantly.

General Orders: War Department,
General Orders No. 5, 1937
Action Date: 30-Sep-18

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Corporal John N. Berg (ASN: 2472741), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 317th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, A.E.F., near Sommauthe, France, 4 November 1918.

Corporal Berg led his squad under heavy machine-gun fire in an attack on a machine-gun nest, capturing two machine guns, killing the gunners, and driving off the remainder of the crews. With his squad he held the position for one hour, until the arrival of the rest of his company.

General Orders: War Department,
General Orders No. 37 (1919)
Action Date: 4-Nov-18

Buried:
Oak Hill Cemetery, Eldred

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private Myron D. Burns (ASN: 2395250), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F., near Fossoy, France, 15 July 1918.

Although suffering intense agony from severe wounds, Private Burns killed eight of the enemy with his rifle and bayonet and then crawled about for two days before being picked up. He died shortly after from his wounds.

General Orders: War Department,
General Orders No. 44 (1919)
Action Date: 15-Jul-18

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Sergeant Richard W. Moore (ASN: 1248409), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., at Fismette, France, 27 August 1918.

As one of a group which was attacked by an overwhelming force of enemy, Sergeant Moore assisted in the defense of a crossing over the Vesle river and made possible the retirement of about 20 of his comrades. He continued against great odds to hold his position and inflicted heavy casualties upon the enemy, finally retiring under orders, fighting his way through heavy machine-gun, rifle, and artillery fire. His exceptional disregard for personal safety, resourcefulness, and bravery were an inspiration to all his comrades. Sergeant Moore was severely gassed in this fight and died shortly thereafter.

General Orders: War Department,
General Orders No. 9 (1923)
Action Date: 27-Aug-18