J. Edward Boyle

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to J. Edward Boyle, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Varennes, France, September 26, 1918. While bringing his company into position Captain Boyle was severely wounded, being struck in eleven places by fragments of high-explosive shells. Seeing that his being wounded and the enemy fire had caused some disorganization of his command, he assembled his platoon and section leaders, assigned them their missions and although bleeding profusely, set them an example of coolness and bravery. Inspired by his bravery, the company moved forward, getting into action at a critical period of the fight.