Lloyd D. Ross
Home Town: Red Oak, IA
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War I
General Orders No. 27, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lloyd D. Ross, Major, U.S. Army, for distinguished service and heroism at Cote-de-Chatillon, France, October 14, 15, and 16, 1918: The courage, resolution, and resource of Major Ross as battalion commander made possible the successful capture of Hills 288, 242, and Cote-de-Chatillon, which was accomplished only after the most desperate fighting through wire and trenches against a resolute and determined defense involving frequent and bitter counterattacks. His brilliant and determined leadership was an example and inspiration to the entire command.
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War I
General Orders No. 27, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lloyd D. Ross, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Salient-du-Feys, France, March 9, 1918. Major Ross displayed notable gallantry in leading a command of untried men in company with French troops in a successful raid on enemy trenches in the Salient du Feys, France. By his heroic conduct he inspired both his own men and the men of our ally participating in the operation.
