Don R. Mcgill

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Don R. McGill, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Brabant, France, October 23, 1918. Due to the untiring energy and determination of Captain McGill, eight 6-inch mortars and ammunition were transported to within 800 meters of the enemy lines, greatly aiding in the preparatory artillery bombardment. Although 15 of the 55 men engaged were killed, 13 wounded, and four gassed, the mortars were kept in action until the last one was destroyed by enemy fire.