From the day of the armistice until the early part of February, the Troop had its full share of the rumors that were current in the A. E. F. as to the day of departure for home. We would be in France a year; we were going home next month; we were the nineteenth division on the list; we had been shoved up nine, or put back seven. It got so that nobody would believe anything at all. Finally, the official announcement informed us that we would be in France until June. It later turned out that we were to get home in May, but we knew, at any rate, that we would have several months to spend in France, and the Troop set about spending them in the best way possible.

Shortly after the announcement of the sailing dates of the various combat divisions, G. H. Q. instituted a program for the welfare of the soldiers while they were in France. Athletics were encouraged everywhere. Arrangements were made whereby a large number of soldiers could attend various European universities, and the A. E. F. University at Beaune, Cote d'Or. Entertainment companies were encouraged, and it was made possible for all soldiers to obtain passes to the recreation centers in a score or more of the better French, British, and Italian cities.

The Troop not only took advantage of this program, but helped carry it out through the division. Needless to say, there was a regular quota from the Troop every time a leave train was made up. Many went to the European universities. Several men volunteered to act as teachers at the division educational center.

In all, during the war and after, Headquarters Troop did its duty with high credit to itself and to the division. It never had time to drill -- but when it came to getting something done, all a trooper needed was the order, and the thing was done.

Private John S. Watson

Enlisted January 2, 1918. Transferred to Headquarters Troop from 301h Company, 154th Depot Brigade, January 28, 1918. Died of pneumonia at Base Hospital, Camp Meade, Md., April 18, 1918.

Private Harry I. Newkumet

Enlisted February 6, 1918. Transferred to Headquarters Troop from 26th Company, 154th Depot Brigade, April 15, 1918. Served with distinction as motorcycle courier during First Phase of Meuse-Argonne Offensive, September 26-30, 1918. Died of influenza at Evacuation Hospital, Souilly, Meuse, France, October 24, 1918.

Private First-Class Clifford W. Sylvester

Enlisted February 23, 1918. Transferred to Headquarters Troop from 6th Company, 154th Depot Brigade, March 18, 1918. Served with distinction as headquarters orderly during First Phase of Meuse-Argonne Offensive, September 26-30, 1918, and during Third Phase of the same Offensive, October 30 - November 11, 1918. Gassed in action November 4, 1918, at Vachereauville, Meuse, France. Died of influenza at Base Hospital, Glorieux, Meuse, France, December 3O, 1918.

Captains

• Eugene S. Pleasonton, August 29, 1917 - May 30, 1918
• Edward W. Madeira May 31, 1918 - June 5, 1919

First Lieutenants

• Edward W. Madeira, August 29, 1917 - May 30, 1918
• Russell A. Freas, May 31, 1918 - June 5, 1919

Second Lieutenants

• Russell A. Freas, August 29, 1917 - May 30, 1918
• Charles R. Ace, June 12, 1918 - May 3, 1919
• Walter J. Judson, May 4, 1919 - June 5, 1919

First Sergeants

• Thomas E. McClelland, September 8, 1917 - December 27, 1917
• William W. Frazier, 3d, December 28, 1917 - February 1, 1918
• John Barry, February 2, 191 - July 23, 1918
• Joseph F. Elverson, July 24, 1918 - June 5, 1919

Supply Sergeants

• John Barry, September 8, 1917 - February 1, 1918
• Edwin J. Carr, March 12, 1918 - March 29, 1918
• Daniel L. Harmon, April 12, 1918 - June 5, 1919

Mess Sergeants

• Frank A. Daly, September 28, 1917 - November 17, 1917
• David O'Brien, December 5, 1917 - July 23, 1918
• Emile Roman, NIay 23, 1918 - June 5, 1919
• Charles S. Moore, August 20, 1918 - May 10, 1919
• Elvin L. Boekenkamp, May 11, 1919 - June 5, 1919

• William Bontz, September 8, 1917 - October 3, 1917
• George O. Smith, November 14, 1917 - November 19, 1917
• Lucius K. Ryan, December 5, 1917 - June 5, 1919

Sergeants

• Charlie Elmore, September 6, 1917 - January 12, 1919
• Joseph F. Elverson, September 8, 1917 - July 23, 1918
• Floyd Robinson, September 8, 1917 - October 3, 1917
• William W. Frazier, 3d, December 21, 1917 - Decemher 28, 1917
• John N. Comfort, December 21, 1917 - September 20, 1918
• Edwin C. Wilson, December 21, 1917 - April 19, 1918
• Thomas E. McClelland, December 28, 1917 - July 6, 1918
• Joseph S. Hebden, May 21, 1918 - June 5, 1919
• Wilmer E. Grier, May 21, 1918 - June 5, 1919
• John Barry, July 24, 1918 - August 18, 1918
• David O'Brien, July 24, 1918 - August 14, 1918
• William J. Johnston, August 2, 1918 - June 5, 1919
• Frank E. Horn, August 19, 1918 - April 29, 1919
• Luther R. Druckenmiller, September 24, 1918 - May 10, 1919
• John W. Horne, January 14-19, 1919 February 28, 1919 - June 5, 1919
• Raymond B. Whiite, May 1, 1919 - June 5, 1919
• Charles S. Moore, May 11, 1919 - June 5, 1919

• William J. Johnston, October 16, 1917 - August 1, 1918
• William W. Frazier, 3d, October 16 1917 - Decembet 20, 1917
• Edwin C. Wilson, October 23, 1917 - December 20, 1917
• Frank E. Horn, November 11, 1917 - August 18, 1918
• David L. Harmon, January 8, 1918 - Apri~ 10, 1918
• Luther R. Druckenmiller, January 8, l918 - September 23, 1918
• Howard B. Connelly, January 8, 1918 - September 20, 1918
• James A. Friebel, April 11, 1918 - April 30, 1919
• Raymond B. White, April 11, 1918 - April 30, 1919
• Arthur T. Lukens, April 11, 1918 - April 29, l919
• William L. Jeffrey, May 21, 1918 - July 2, 1918
• Frederick VV. Robinson, July 30, 1918 - April 29, 1918
• Norman H. Clegg, August 2, 1918 - June 5, 1919
• Raynerd G. Schmoll, August 19, l918 - June 5, 1919
• Thomas 3. Cranston, October 16, 1918 - June 5, 1919
• Elvin L Boekenkamp, October 16, 1918 - May 10 1919
• Samuel T. Riebel, May 1, 1919 - June 5, 1919
• Leonard T. Kelly, May 1, 1919 - June 5, 1919
• Maurice Lensky, May 1, 1919 - June 5, 1919
• Edward R. Ervien, May 1, 1919 - June 5, 1919
• Harvey A. Sadler, May 11, 1919 - June 5, 1919

The following men, sometime members of Headquarters Troop, 79th Division, were during the course of the war appointed officers:

• William W. Frazier, 3d
• Edwin C. Wilson
• Ervin F. Bickley
• John M. Crosman
• John A. Hisey
• Edred J. Pennell
• George L. Richardson, Jr.
• Robert C. Glenn
• Paul J. McGahan
• George O. Smith
• Robert W. Peterson, 3d
• Roger S. Kopp

CITATIONS

Headquarters, 79th Division, A. E. F. France, May 8, 1919

GENERAL ORDERS NO. 29

Extract

Par. 7. For gallantry in action and meritorious services, the following citations are published for the information of the command:

HEADQUARTERS TROOP, 79TH DIVISION

Captain Edward W. Madeira, Cavalry, commanding Headquarters Troop, 79th Division, during the

First Lieutenant~ Russell A. Freas, Caualry, Headquarters Troop, 79th Division; for his energy and resourcefulness in performing the various duties assigned to him under all sorts of conditions.

Sergeant Wilmer E. Grier, Headquarters Troop, 79th Division, as Sergeant in Charge of Motor Transportation at Division Headquarters, has served conspicuously and faithfully. During the days when the division was in action, by his untiring efforts, he succeeded in keeping the automobiles and motorcycles at maximum efficiency. He has at all times displayed willingness to accept responsibility and energy in carrying out his duties.

• Horseshoer Ross Stepler, Headquarters Troop, 791:h Division.
• Horseshoer John F. Bradley, Headquarters Troop, 79th Division.
• Private William M. Lawler, Headquarters Troop 79th Division.

The above mentioned men, near Montfaucon, between the 26th and 30th September, 1918, as mounted orderlies, acted as couriers between Division Headquarters and the Headquarters of the Infantry Brigades.

Private Clifford W. Sylvester (deceased), Headquarters Troop, 79th Division, who as an orderly, performed his duties faithfully and well at all times. During bombardments by gas shells at Vachereauville, between October 29, 1918, and November 10, 1918, this soldier delivered messages throughout the bombardments and subsequently through gas concentration, not only for himself, but for other orderlies at Division Headquarters. He did his duty cheerfully and well until evacuated to the hospital seriously gassed. Private Sylvester has since died; his death being due indirectly to having been gassed.

• Private Herbert Lorenzi, Headquarters Troop, 79th Division.
• Private Luther R. Chaney, Headquarters Troop, 79th Division.
• Private Fred H. Cushing, Headquarters Troops 79th Division.
• Private Joseph L. Selden Headquarters Troop, 79th Division.
• Prizrate Stanley F. Chapin, Headquarters Troop, 79th Division.

Par. 18. For gallantry in action and meritorious services, the following citations are published for the information of the command:

• Wagoner Harry F. Behm, Headquarters Troop, 79th Division.
• Wagoner Leroy R. Andrews, Headquarters Troop, 79~h Division.

Wagoner Andrews also performed the same duties during the operations of the division east of the Meuse, between October 29th and November 11th, in the same manner which characterized his previous work at Montfaucon.

By command of MAJOR GENERAL KUHN.

PAUL T. HAYNE, JR.,

Colonel, General Staff, Chief of Staff

OFFICIAL: A. VAN HOEVENBERG,
Major, U. S. A., Division Adjutant