THREE GRADUATES DECORATED

Three more University men have received war honors, two the Distinguished Service Cross and the third the Croix de Guerre.

First Lieutenant Francis W. Gilbert '11 received the Distinguished Service Cross with the following citation:--"For extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, France, Aug. 26, 1918, and near Remily, France, Nov. 10, 1918. On Aug. 26, Lieutenant Gilbert made a daylight reconnaisance of the ruins of Tannerie near Fismes, entered Fismes under direct observation and fire of the enemy, and continued his reconnaisance along the Rouen-Rheims road under machine gun fire, for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not the terrain was favorable for an attack on the Chateau du Diable. On November 10 he voluntarily led a patrol across the river Meuse and located the enemy positions."

Lieutenant Charles F. Williams LL.B. '99 who served in the 9th Machine Gun Battalion was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for:--"Extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 11, 1918. Although wounded by a high explosive shell, Lieutenant Williams refused to be evacuated, but continued leading his platoon in the attack and successfully defended his position from counterattack until completely exhausted.

Captain Hamilton Fish, Jr., '06, 369th Regiment, has been awarded the Croix de Guerre. General Petain made the award with the following citation:--"Captain Hamilton Fish, Jr., commander of Co. K, 369th Infantry Regiment, being on furlough; came back to spend his furlough with the regiment, knowing it had been engaged. Has rendered precious services--exposed incessantly to danger--before, during, and after the taking of a village, and in establishing contact between the regiment and his battalion."