Rexie E. Gilliam
Home Town: Mesilla Park, NM
Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
U.S. Army
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Rexie E. Gilliam, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Soissons, France, July 18 – 22, 1918. Four times Lieutenant Gilliam led his company over the top during the battle of Soissons, and by his individual bravery inspired his men to four successful attacks.