John L. Taylor

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John L. Taylor, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Captain Taylor assumed command of his battalion upon the death of his major and continued to lead the advance under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, refusing to leave until he had been wounded five times. His example was an inspiration to all near him, and an important factor in the successful attack made by his regiment.