Edwin S. Keachie

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edwin S. Keachie, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Soissons, France, July 18 – 24, 1918. Corporal Keachie displayed unusual ability and courage by taking the place of officers who had been wounded and faithfully performing their duties while his battery position was under severe flanking fire. He continually exposed himself to violent bombardment until killed.