Walter B. Phipps

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter B. Phipps, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Vilosnes, France, September 27 – 28, 1918. For two days and two nights Private Phipps repeatedly exposed himself to heavy shell -fire in directing and maintaining the battalion relay runner service. He rendered valuable service in carrying messages over fire-swept areas, directing wounded soldiers to the first-aid station, and locating a new aid station when severe bombardment necessitated its removal.