William A. Eddy
Born: at Syria
Home Town: New Rochelle, New York
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Marine Corps
World War I
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William A. Eddy, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving as the Intelligence Officer, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Torcy, France, June 4, 1918. While leader of a raiding party, Second Lieutenant Eddy displayed great courage and devotion to duty by fearlessly entering dangerous areas and obtaining valuable information.
Navy Cross
U.S. Marine Corps
World War I
The Navy Cross is presented to William A. Eddy, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving as the Intelligence Officer, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Torcy, France, June 4, 1918. While leader of a raiding party, Second Lieutenant Eddy displayed great courage and devotion to duty by fearlessly entering dangerous areas and obtaining valuable information.
