Thomas J. Walsh

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas J. Walsh, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Bray sur Somme, France, August 17, 1918. Sergeant Walsh volunteered to lead a daylight raid on enemy trenches, and was successful in reaching the objective, capturing machine-gun positions and prisoners. Although he was seriously wounded, he carried a wounded comrade to safety through heavy shell fire and immediately returned to direct further attacks on enemy positions, refusing first aid, until he was ordered back by his commanding officer.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Thomas J. Walsh, Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 22 October 1944. Technician Fifth Grade Walsh’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 26th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.