Edward J. Kearin

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward J. Kearin, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Meurcy Farm, near Villers-sur-Fere, France, August 1, 1918. Corporal Kearin accompanied by another soldier advanced to attack an enemy machine-gun nest which was causing heavy losses to our troops. His companion having been wounded, Corporal Kearin with exceptional bravery fought his way back through an exposed area and brought his wounded companion to a place of safety.