Edwin H. Cooper

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edwin H. Cooper, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Torcy, France, July 18 and 20, 1918. On July 18 Captain Cooper advanced fearlessly under enemy fire to an exposed position in a shell hole in front of the attacking troops in order to carry out a photographic mission. While in this position he went to the rescue of a wounded man and carried him to the shelter of a shell hole about 100 yards to the rear. Later he assisted in the evacuation of enemy prisoners. On July 20 he again advanced to a forward position in order to secure pictures of the attacking troops. His gallant conduct stimulated the morale of the advancing troops.