James A. Murray

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James A. Murray, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Meurcy Farm, France, July 30, 1918. While on duty as a runner, Private Murray repeatedly crossed a field swept by heavy enemy machine-gun and artillery fire. Although wounded by enemy fire he continued on his hazardous duty. Discovering five severely wounded men lying exposed to terrific fire he bravely made his way to them, dragged two of the men to safety and assisted others in rescuing the three remaining men. He was again wounded while so engaged and was carried from the field. The bravery and devotion to duty displayed by Private Murray greatly strengthened the morale of the men of his battalion.