Maniphe Stonecipher

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Maniphe Stonecipher, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cantigny, France, May 28 – 30, 1918. Sergeant Stonecipher showed remarkable coolness and disregard of danger under heavy bombardment. While directing the consolidation of a new position, a driving fire caused many casualties in his command, but by his example of fortitude he inspired confidence in his men and refused to withdraw to the second line, even when his ammunition was nearly exhausted.