David S. Grant

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to David S. Grant, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at St. Thibault, France, August 5, 1918. While leading his platoon in an attack upon the enemy’s fortified position, with utter disregard for his own personal safety, Lieutenant Grant advanced steadily at the head of his platoon through severe m-t and artillery fire, thereby being an inspiration to his men. When the order was given to continue the advance in small detachments, Lieutenant Grant led the first of these against the enemy’s fire until he fell mortally wounded. Although he realized the seriousness of his wound, he refused to be cared for and directed the disposition of his platoon until he made the supreme sacrifice.