Edward J. Crowley

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward J. Crowley, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Glennes, France, September 15, 1918. Leaving cover, under heavy machine- gun and shell fire, Sergeant Crowley visited the outposts, in order the assure himself of their security. After accomplishing this mission he fearlessly exposed himself to rescue a wounded comrade; and, in so doing, lost his life.