Robert R. Forrester
Home Town: Atlanta, GA
General Orders No. 103, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert R. Forrester, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Pont-a-Mousson, France, September 13, 1918. Lieutenant Forrester volunteered for duty with other organizations ordered to make a daylight raid against the enemy. His superb leadership and coolness under very trying circumstances greatly reduced the number of casualties among his troops and his disregard of personal safety greatly inspired his men.
