Thomas L. Guyer
Home Town: Erie, PA
Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
U.S. Army
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas L. Guyer, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. Although wounded severely by shell fire, Private Guyer remained on duty as machine-gun ammunition carrier throughout the day, refusing to be evacuated. His example of courage inspired those serving near him.