Edward W. Rucker

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward W. Rucker, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Luneville, France, June 13, 1918. Outnumbered and handicapped by his presence far behind the German lines, First Lieutenant Rucker and three flying companions fought brilliantly, a large group of enemy planes, bringing down or putting to flight all in the attacking party, while performing an important mission near Luneville, France.