Theodore S. Kenyon
Home Town: New York, NY
Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
U.S. Army
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Theodore S. Kenyon, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Forest of Argonne, France, September 27, 1918. Captain Kenyon displayed exceptional qualities of leadership and gallantry in action while leading his company against a counterattack of the enemy in superior numbers. Later, although three times wounded, he remained with his command.