Robert L. Worden

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert L. Worden, Wagoner, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Ville-Savoye, France, August 7, 1918. While driving an ambulance through the town Wagoner Worden heard cries for help. Voluntarily arid under heavy shell and machine- gun fire, he climbed a tower in which he found two officers and a corporal severely wounded. He rendered first aid and assisted in carrying the wounded men to a place of safety.