Ernest Duncan
Home Town: Paris, MO
General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ernest Duncan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 1918. During the engagement Private Duncan set an example to the other members of his company by his gallant conduct. After the company was ordered to withdraw, he voluntarily returned to the position his company had held, and throughout the night assisted in evacuating the wounded.
