Ford D. Smith

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ford D. Smith, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ville Savoye, France, August 11, 1918. Leaving a sheltered position, Corporal Smith exposed himself to an intense artillery barrage to rescue a wounded officer. He carried him across the Vesle River to where he could obtain aid in taking him to a dressing station. He displayed utter disregard of personal danger while under heavy fire.