Frank D. Holmes

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank D. Holmes, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, August 1, 1918. After he had seen two runners wounded in attempting to get through, Private Holmes voluntarily undertook the mission. He crossed an open field about 500 meters wide, thence through the town of Cierges, constantly under direct enemy observation and subjected to withering fire, and, after delivering his message, he returned over the same route. Called upon to guide a company to a new position, he led them up in groups to avoid losses, making several trips through the murderous fire.