Tracy R. Stains
Home Town: Chicago, IL
Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
U.S. Army
General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Tracy R. Stains, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Berzy-le- Sec, France, July 18, 1918. After being severely wounded at the beginning of the engagement, Second Lieutenant Stains continued to lead his command forward until he had taken positions assigned to him. He declined medical assistance and did not retire to an aid station until he had seen to the disposition and security of his men.