Joseph Mccollum

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph McCollum, Wagoner, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois- de-Roi, France, July 23, 1918. On duty as a runner, Wagoner McCollum volunteered to re-establish liaison with the French unit, to which his company was attached, after several officers and men had failed in the attempt. He performed the mission successfully, although exposed to heavy fire. Though knocked down and temporarily stunned by the explosion of a shell, he accomplished a second dangerous mission, remaining on duty until ordered to the rear.