Sam E. Andrews
Home Town: Ozark, AL
General Orders 70, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Sam E. Andrews, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, September 26, 1918. Lieutenant Andrews displayed brilliant courage and leadership in leading his platoon against and capturing a strong enemy machine-gun nest. In this exploit he was killed, but his notable coolness and determination furnished an inspiration to his men.
