Gerald Courtney

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gerald Courtney, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Wadonville, France, September 25, 1918. Lieutenant Courtney was wounded while conducting his platoon into position preparatory to laying a barrage for a raid. With utter disregard for his personal safety he remained on duty for more than an hour, satisfying himself that all of his guns were properly laid and adjusted for firing. After his wounds were dressed he returned to duty and remained with his platoon until it was relieved.