Roy H. Eaton

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roy H. Eaton, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action during an enemy raid on G.C. #11, C.R. Chamois sector, France, on the night of May 17 – 18, 1918. When about ten of the enemy, intent on securing prisoners and, supported by hand grenades and rifle fire, penetrated our lines, Private Eaton and three companions displayed exceptional bravery and fortitude when they fought them hand-to-hand and succeeded in killing one and dispersing the remainder of this superior force. In the performance of this act, Private Eaton was instantly killed