Grady Parrish

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Grady Parrish, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cote-de- Chatillon, France, October 16, 1918. After his platoon commander had been severely wounded and his platoon had suffered heavy casualties, he quickly reorganized the remainder of the platoon and personally led it in the attack on Cote-de-Chatillon. By his daring acts, coolness, and good judgment, he broke up a heavy enemy counterattack on his front, thereby saving his men and being an example of exceptional heroism and devotion to duty.