Ralph T. Moan
Home Town: East Machias, ME
Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
U.S. Army
General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph T. Moan, Mechanic, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Riaville, France, September 26, 1918. Mechanic Moan, who was detailed as a runner, made several trips carrying important messages across terrain swept by constant fire from machine-guns, snipers, trench mortars, and artillery. His disregard for personal safety and devotion to duty in the prompt deli very of messages contributed greatly to the success of the action.