Donald W. Green
Home Town: Chicago, IL
Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
U.S. Army
General Orders No. No. 108, W.D., 1918
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Donald W. Green, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 26 to August 1, 1918. Second Lieutenant Green set an example of heroism and devotion to duty at Coix Rouge Farm, when he continued to lead his platoon through heavy fire for five days after being wounded.