Warren B. Morse

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Warren B. Morse, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Epieds, France, July 22 – 23, 1918. When his organization under heavy fire was forced to retire to rectify the line it was discovered that several severely wounded men could not be moved, and volunteers were called for to remain with the wounded until reinforcements arrived. The duty involved was deemed almost certain death. With great courage and devotion to his comrades Private Morse elected to remain and for several hours cared for the wounded under intense fire; he continued in his care after being badly wounded until evacuated, his splendid courage proving an inspiration to his command.