Maurice J. Mcguire

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Maurice J. McGuire, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Agnan, France, July 16, 1918. Although painfully wounded shortly after his platoon began an attack, Captain McGuire (then lieutenant) refused to be evacuated until his command was ordered to withdraw. He then saw that their position was firmly held before going to the rear for treatment. His personal heroism was an inspiration to his men.