Charley N. Parcell
Home Town: Rockymount, VA
Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
U.S. Army
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charley N. Parcell, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Nantillois, France, October 5, 1918. Carrying messages for the platoon commander to squad leaders, under heavy enemy fire, Private Parcell greatly aided the advance of his platoon. Although twice wounded in the face by shrapnel, he continued his duties until ordered to the dressing station.