David T. Burgh
Home Town: Warren, ME
General Orders No. No. 137, W.D., 1918
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to David T. Burgh, Chaplain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. During the operations against the Hindenburg line Chaplain Burgh displayed remarkable devotion to duty and courage in caring for the wounded under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. The splendid example set by this officer was an inspiration to the combat troops.
