Edward A. Coyle

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward A. Coyle, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cheppy, France, September 26, 1918. While on duty as a liaison officer, Captain Coyle, observed a strongly fortified enemy trench, which was a menace to further advance. He organized a group of fourteen men and, in the face of heavy machine-gun and sniper fire, led them in an attack on the trench. Through his quick decision and courage, the hostile position was captured with fifty-two prisoners, three heavy and two light machine guns.