Edward H. Price

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward H. Price, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cheppy, France, September 26, 1918. At the head of his command, Lieutenant Price charged and captured a machine-gun nest defending the southeastern approach to Cheppy, and was the first to enter the town. With his company of about 40 men he captured four guns and 124 prisoners. On the following day he led his men through direct artillery fire with only two casualties, due to his dexterity of command. Later he was seriously wounded, but continued with his company until physical exhaustion prevented his going farther.