Royal K. Tucker
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War I
General Orders No. No. 142, W.D., 1918
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Royal K. Tucker, First Lieutenant (Chaplain), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. During the operations against the Hindenburg line Chaplain Tucker displayed remarkable devotion to duty and courage in caring for the wounded under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. The splendid example set by this officer was an inspiration of the combat troops.
