Ralph M. Shimeall
Home Town: Norton, KS
Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
U.S. Army
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph M. Shimeall, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bantheville, France, November 1 – 2, 1918. Sergeant Shimeall, although wounded twice, continued in action for two days without reporting for medical aid. He established and maintained liaison during these two days in a very efficient manner.