James A. Cooper

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James A. Cooper, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action between Berzy-le-Sec and Soissons, France, July 18 – 19, 1918. Second Lieutenant Cooper’s leadership under fire was distinguished by heroic conduct and the prompt utilization of every advantage. Through his fearlessness, devotion to duty, and while leading the men forward on the second day he was killed.