Hugh P. Travers, Jr.

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hugh P. Travers, Jr., Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. Early on the morning of July 15, Private Travers was wounded while the Germans were attempting to force a passage of the Marne, but remained at his post. Later in the day he was again wounded, but refused to leave and continued on duty until the engagement was over.