Hierome L. Opie
Home Town: Staunton, VA
Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
U.S. Army
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hierome L. Opie, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Samogneux, France, October 15, 1918. Although painfully wounded, Major Opie continued in command of his battalion, successfully leading it to its objective. During the action Major Opie displayed rare courage and valor, refusing relief until the new objective was consolidated.