Edmo E. Merkel
Home Town: Hattiesburg, MS
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edmo E. Merkel, Pharmacist’s Mate Second, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 3 – 4, 1918. Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class Merkel accompanied a company of Marines during an advance under violent fire, going to all parts of the line, giving first aid to wounded and directing their evacuation. Although wounded, he remained on duty until forced to go to the rear.
