Earl R. Mcguire
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War I
General Orders No. No. 125, W.D., 1918
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Earl R. McGuire, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Belleau, France, July 18, 1918. After being severely wounded in the head Sergeant McGuire struggled to his feet and led his platoon forward, instilling courage and confidence in his men.