Millard E. Tydings

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Millard E. Tydings, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action north of Verdun, France, in October 1918. On October 10, 1918, north of Samogeux, France, with utter disregard for his own personal safety, Major Tydings made a personal reconnaissance and located the enemy lines. He also assisted in the capture of three prisoners, one machine gun and 1 minenwerfer, all of which were returned to our liens. On October 23, 1918, in the attack on Etrayes Ridge, he again displayed exceptional gallantry in making personal reconnaissances and in maintaining liaison between the units of his battalion although he was frequently under severe enemy artillery fire. His continued personal reconnaissance of front-line positions made possible an effective disposal of machine guns and artillery in support of the efforts of the Infantry to advance which contributed in a large measure to the success of the brigade with which his command was operating. The heroic personal conduct displayed by Major Tydings was an inspiration to all the officers and men of his command.