Richard H. Vaughan

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard H. Vaughan, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Fismette, France, August 9 – 13, 1918. Although he had been severely gassed and had received a scalp wound from shrapnel on August 9, 1918, Sergeant Vaughan refused to be evacuated, and after having his wound dressed continued to command his platoon for four days until relieved. By his bravery and encouragement to his men he exemplified the highest qualities of leadership.