Elmer C. Norris

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elmer C. Norris, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 28, 1918, Although severely burned by gas, Private Norris refused to be evacuated, voluntarily remaining on duty for two days, repairing telephone connections day and night over shell swept areas from the battery position to the observation post. He worked faithfully, maintaining adequate telephone service until ordered to the rear.