Cromwell E. Murray
Home Town: Columbia, SC
Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
U.S. Army
General Orders No. No. 108, W.D., 1918
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Cromwell E. Murray, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18 – 22, 1918. Throughout the five days of battle, First Lieutenant Murray’s conduct was marked by exceptional initiative and bravery. He organized infantry and machine-gun units and voluntarily led them in successful attacks against machine-gun nests.