Minnie Timbermans was his mother. Gerrit Timbermans was his stepfather. Entered service from Michigan. He was a member Company C of the 125th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Division. He is missing in action. He received the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism. American Legion Post #60 in Monroe, Michigan is named after him.
In addition to the DSC, he was awarded:
CROIX DE GUERRE AVEC PALME (France)
He is the namesake of the Carl F. Payson Post No. 60 of American Legion at Monroe, MI.
Carl F. Payson
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl F. Payson, Sergeant,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, on August 1, 1918. During the attack made by the company on the village of Cierges, Sergeant Payson was mortally wounded in the head by a machine-gun bullet. He succeeded in keeping on his feet, however, and with the attacking wave, encouraged them, and by his strong will power he instilled in them all the spirit of fearlessness. His DSC was awarded posthumously and the original Monroe American Legion Post 60 organized in 1919 was named after Carl. He was from Monroe. His body was never recovered and he is listed as missing in action but is likely buried in France in an unmarked grave.
In addition to the DSC, he was awarded:
CROIX DE GUERRE AVEC PALME (France)
He is the namesake of the Carl F. Payson Post No. 60 of American Legion at Monroe, MI.
Carl F. Payson
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl F. Payson, Sergeant,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, on August 1, 1918. During the attack made by the company on the village of Cierges, Sergeant Payson was mortally wounded in the head by a machine-gun bullet. He succeeded in keeping on his feet, however, and with the attacking wave, encouraged them, and by his strong will power he instilled in them all the spirit of fearlessness. His DSC was awarded posthumously and the original Monroe American Legion Post 60 organized in 1919 was named after Carl. He was from Monroe. His body was never recovered and he is listed as missing in action but is likely buried in France in an unmarked grave.
Minnie Timbermans was his mother. Gerrit Timbermans was his stepfather. Entered service from Michigan. He was a member Company C of the 125th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Division. He is missing in action. He received the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism. American Legion Post #60 in Monroe, Michigan is named after him.
In addition to the DSC, he was awarded:
CROIX DE GUERRE AVEC PALME (France)
He is the namesake of the Carl F. Payson Post No. 60 of American Legion at Monroe, MI.
Carl F. Payson
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl F. Payson, Sergeant,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, on August 1, 1918. During the attack made by the company on the village of Cierges, Sergeant Payson was mortally wounded in the head by a machine-gun bullet. He succeeded in keeping on his feet, however, and with the attacking wave, encouraged them, and by his strong will power he instilled in them all the spirit of fearlessness. His DSC was awarded posthumously and the original Monroe American Legion Post 60 organized in 1919 was named after Carl. He was from Monroe. His body was never recovered and he is listed as missing in action but is likely buried in France in an unmarked grave.
In addition to the DSC, he was awarded:
CROIX DE GUERRE AVEC PALME (France)
He is the namesake of the Carl F. Payson Post No. 60 of American Legion at Monroe, MI.
Carl F. Payson
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl F. Payson, Sergeant,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, on August 1, 1918. During the attack made by the company on the village of Cierges, Sergeant Payson was mortally wounded in the head by a machine-gun bullet. He succeeded in keeping on his feet, however, and with the attacking wave, encouraged them, and by his strong will power he instilled in them all the spirit of fearlessness. His DSC was awarded posthumously and the original Monroe American Legion Post 60 organized in 1919 was named after Carl. He was from Monroe. His body was never recovered and he is listed as missing in action but is likely buried in France in an unmarked grave.
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