Newman Davis
Home Town: Jacksonville, LA
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Newman Davis, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Brandeville, France, November 7 – 8, 1918. After all the officers of his command had become casualties, Corporal Davis took command, displaying exceptional gallantry in leading his men.
