Cited for Distinguished
Service
Private John M. Baker, Company G. 4th Infantry
(A.S. No. 2339046) For the following act of extraordinary heroism in action near
Cunel, France, October 14, 1918. Private Baker is awarded a bar, to be work
with the distinguished service cross awarded him January 7, 1919. After his platoon
commander was wounded, Pvt. Baker took command; and son after being wounded,
refused to go for treatment, remaining to lead his platoon for two days, until
relieved. Home address, Miss Carrie Lowery, sister, Meredith College, Raleigh,
N.C.
Sergt. Clyde Shelton, Company L 120th Infantry
(A.S. No. 13218180 For extraordinary heroism in action near Mazinghien, France,
October 19, 1918. Sergt. Shelton, who was in command of a platoon, was ordered
to post an automatic rifle so as to protect he right flank of his battalion,
and in order to do this, it was necessary to advance his line beyond a hedge
and wire fence. Halting his platoon, he went forward himself, and, under heavy
fire in a clear view of the enemy, he cut an opening in the barrier. His
courageous act permitted a patrol to pass through, and the line was
subsequently established with a minimum of casualties. Home address, William
Shelton, father, R.F.D. No. 2, Mount Airy, N.C.
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