David M. Moore

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to David M. Moore, Supply Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Mort-Mare Woods, France, September 12, 1918. During the advance through the woods, Sergeant Moore fearlessly exposed himself while directing his men in the capture of machine-gun nests. In one instance he alone captured a machine gun with a well-thrown grenade and then, putting this gun into action, inflicted further losses on the fleeing enemy. His utter disregard of personal danger and his high qualities of leadership were an inspiration to his men and contributed greatly to the success of his platoon in this action.