Porter P. Kell

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Porter P. Kell, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 18 – 23, 1918. Corporal Kell carried numerous important messages over ground swept by heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, returning with valuable information from adjoining units. Due to his gallantry, his company commander was able to keep in close touch with platoon leaders. Corporal Kell on several occasions dressed the wounded under heavy enemy fire.