Edward L. Graham
Home Town: Lexington, VA
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward L. Graham, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, September 29 – 30, 1918. Although twice wounded while leading his men, Captain Graham refused to be evacuated, inspiring his command by his personal courage and fortitude. Ordered to the rear by a superior officer, he returned to his men as soon as his wounds were dressed.
