Robert Alexander
Home Town: Fortress Monroe, VA
General Orders No. No. 55, W.D., 1918
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert Alexander, Major General, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, October 11, 1918. During the advance in the Argonne Forest and at a time when his forces were fatigued by the stress of battle and a long period of active front-line service, Major General Alexander visited the units in the front line, cheering and encouraging them to greater efforts. Unmindful of the severe fire to which he was subjected, he continued until he had inspected each group. His utter disregard of danger and inspiring example resulted in the crossing of the Aire and the capture of Grand Pre and St. Juvin.
