William J. Mcglinchey
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War I
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William J. McGlinchey, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Carrefour-de-Meurrussons, France, September 28, 1918. While his platoon was being heavily bombarded, Sergeant McGlinchey left his place of safety and quiet to rescue a wounded comrade. In attempting this valiant deed, Sergeant McGlinchey lost his own life.
