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Raymond R. Smith, corporal, Company C, 11th Machine Gun Batallion. For
extraordinary heroism in action northeast of Cunel, France, October 12, 1918.
During a heavy bombardment after a shell had struck his machine gun, knocking it
and his squad completely out of action, Corporal Smith assembled three men from
another squad and obtaining another gun again took up position on the line and
remained throughout the action, as the front was at that time thinly held and in
constant danger of counterattack. The prompt initiative and splendid courage on
the part of this soldier not only inspired and encouraged his men, but aided
materially in the success of the action. Residence at enlistment: 227 Harrison Avenue, Burlington, Iowa (Des Moines co.)
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Otto T. Wischmeier, private, Company L, 117th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Busigny, France, October 9, 1918. Voluntarily
accompanying a party sent out to attack machine gun posts, Pvt. Wischmeier,
armed only with a rifle and bayonet, entered an enemy dugout alone and captured
a number of Germans. Residence at enlistment: Route No. 2, West Burlington, Iowa (Des Moines co.)
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