Robert Fulton Raymond

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert Fulton Raymond, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 24, 1918. First Lieutenant Raymond piloted one machine in a formation of three which was escorting three reconnaissance planes over enemy territory. On account of motor trouble, he was unable to keep up with his companions, and while thus detached was attacked by an enemy machine. In spite of the condition of his engine and his presence far within the German lines, he vigorously attacked the German plane and destroyed it, after which he succeeded in rejoining his patrol.