Edward S. Willis

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward S. Willis, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Vieville-en-Haye, in the St. Mihiel salient, France, September 12, 1918. Sergeant Willis displayed great courage, determination, and devotion to duty leading his section forward to its objective, inspiring his men by his coolness under fire. While consolidating his objective he was severely wounded by shrapnel, but remained in command of his section until overcome by weakness and sent to the rear. His example was an inspiration to every soldier of his command.