Lorillard Spencer

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lorillard Spencer, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Champagne Sector, France, September 26, 1918. Commanding a battalion which was in action for the first time, Major Spencer inspired his men by his own coolness and courage under intense machine-gun fire. He continually exposed himself without regard for personal safety until he was wounded six times.