Maurice L. Mathey

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Maurice L. Mathey, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, September 1, 1918. In an attack against a strong enemy position, supported by many machine-guns, Private Mathey, a runner, worked unceasingly in the maintenance of liaison, and carried messages through the most severe machine-gun barrage. On his last trip from the regimental post of command he was severely shell shocked, but continued through the barrage to the battalion headquarters and delivered his message.