John H. Wills
Home Town: Auburn, AL
Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
U.S. Army
General Orders No. 59, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John H. Wills, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Berzy-le-Sec, France, July 21, 1918. As Adjutant of his brigade, Major Wills repeatedly displayed great bravery, making trips among troops under violent fire, and by his courage and initiative contributed materially to the success of the engagement.