Paul Mcloud
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War I
General Orders No. No. 129, W.D., 1918
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul McLoud, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Gouzeaucourt, France, November, 30, 1917, in remaining under shell fire until the escape of his men, who had been caught unarmed by the German attack, was assured. First Lieutenant McLoud then assisted in leading troops to the trenches, directing the procurement and distribution of ammunition, and displaying coolness, and judgment while continually under fire.