Thomas L. Pierce

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas L. Pierce, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 11 – 14, 1918. Although suffering from a machine-gun bullet wound, Major Pierce refused to go to an aid station, but remained in personal command of his battalion during the action. Upon receiving two other wounds three days later, this officer again refused assistance and remained with his command until the afternoon, when he was again severely wounded. He permitted himself to be evacuated only after he had given his successor detailed instructions and information.