Ralph L. Whitney

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph L. Whitney, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Montagne, France, October 15, 1918. During an attack, Private Whitney was tireless in his efforts to bring food and water to his comrades. On October 8 he captured 13 Germans without assistance and without regard to his personal safety. Later, while aiding a wounded comrade he was severely wounded.