Theodore E. Boyd

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Theodore E. Boyd, Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Conflans, France, September 14, 1918. Second Lieutenant Boyd, being detailed for the protection of a photographic mission with five other planes, proceeded on his mission, when three of the escorting planes failed to join the formation. While flying near Conflans the formation engaged in combat with five enemy pursuit planes. Wounded in both legs, the left foot, and the right elbow, . he displayed exceptional tenacity and courage by continuing to fire his guns until the enemy were put to flight.