Walter L. Shirley

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter L. Shirley, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-de- Bantheville, France, October 18, 1918. Going forward to the outpost line on a reconnaissance mission, First Lieutenant Shirley was wounded, but, upon receiving first- aid treatment, returned to his position within 30 yards of the enemy, and, although under heavy fire, continued his observations until he had obtained the desired information.