James Neely

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James Neely, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, September 28, 1918. After his platoon had withdrawn about 50 yards to an established line, a wounded comrade was seen lying ahead, in the position which they formerly occupied. The enemy had just launched a strong counterattack, but Private Neely, with another soldier, volunteered to go to the assistance of the wounded man. In the face of terrific fire of enemy artillery and machine guns, and the fire of their own comrades, who were resisting the attack, Private Neely succeeded in bringing his man to a place of safety.