John H. Muncaster

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John H. Muncaster, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 14, 1918. After the loss of all his company commanders, Major Muncaster advanced at the head of his battalion, leading the men from a very disadvantageous position to the capture of a nearby hill held by the enemy. In the counterattack which followed he not only, commanded the men of his battalion personally but assisted in the defense of the position.