The history of Company B, 311th Infantry in the World War
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The history of Company B, 311th Infantry in the World War
United States. Army. Infantry. 311th regiment, 1917-1919. Co. B; World War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories -- United States
Privates
Bernhard, John
Birk, William
Bishop, Joseph
Blount, George L.
Lang, Joseph J.
Lush, Adam J.
Picciano, Michael
Schiefer, Jacob
Tauber, Gustave
Warner, Theodore H.
Ziefski, Frank
MEMBERS OF COMPANY “B,” 311TH INFANTRY WHO WERE DECORATED WITH THE
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS.
FIRST SERGEANT, CHARLES A. ROBBINS.
On September 26, 1918, at Bois de Grande Fontaine, two kilometers
northeast of Vieville-en-Haye, Sergeant Bobbins, although painfully
wounded in the knee, during advance, he continued to the objective,
rendered valuable assistance in reorganizing his company and refused to
retire until ordered to do so by Company Commander. He thereupon helped
to carry several other wounded to the First Aid Station before his own
condition was observed and he was evacuated.
FIRST SERGEANT, TRACY S. WHITE.
For extraordinary heroism in action near Ferme des Loges, France, 19th
October, 1918. When the position his company held was enfiladed and
communication to the rear cut off, he volunteered to carry a message to
the battalion commander after several runners had been killed in the
attempt. Crossing ground swept by intense machine gun and artillery
fire, he delivered the message and returned with orders as to the
disposition of the company.
SERGEANT, JOSEPH H. FAHEY.
On September 26, 1918, at Bois de Grande Fontaine, two kilometers
northeast of Vieville-en-Haye, when his platoon was enfiladed by
several enemy machine guns, made three attempts to rush same, retiring
only when he and his companions had been badly wounded or killed.
Sergeant Fahey was also decorated with the French Croix de Guerre.
SERGEANT, EDWARD J. WELSH.
On September 24, 1918, at Bois de Grande Fontaine, two kilometers
northeast of Vieville-en-Haye, while his platoon was holding the
outpost line, under heavy shell fire and in the open, Sergeant (then
Corporal) Welsh’s platoon commander and all platoon sergeants were
killed or wounded. He promptly took charge, reorganizing his platoon,
and held his sector until relieved.
PRIVATE 1st CLASS, JOSEPH S. ALDRIDGE, JR.
On the night of September 24-25, 1918, at Bois de Grande, Fontaine,
two kilometers northeast of Vieville-en-Haye, Pvt. 1st Class Aldridge
carried messages repeatedly between Company and Battalion Headquarters
through a heavy enemy barrage; also took place of a wounded litter
bearer and brought in wounded under shell fire.
PRIVATE 1st CLASS, LUKE E. SLOVER, JR. (Deceased).
On the night of September 24-25, 1918, at Bois de Grande Fontaine, two
kilometers northeast of Vieville-en-Haye, Private 1st Class Slover
carried messages repeatedly between Company and Battalion Headquarters
through a heavy enemy barrage; also took place of a wounded litter
bearer and brought in wounded under heavy shell fire.
MEMBERS OF COMPANY “B,” 311TH INFANTRY MENTIONED IN 78TH DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS NO. 6
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