Theodore P. Welsch
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War I
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Theodore P. Welsch, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Eugene, France, July 15, 1918. Engaged in maintaining liaison between the Artillery and the Infantry, Private Welsch was wounded in the arm while carrying an important message. He completed his mission, however, before securing first-aid treatment and immediately afterwards returned to duty.