Rogers M. Wilson
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War I
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Rogers M. Wilson, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 18 – 22, 1918. Throughout this period Captain Wilson led his company against the enemy in a masterly manner, displaying exceptional judgment, energy, and conspicuous gallantry until he received a severe wound which permanently disabled his right arm.