William A. Snow

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William A. Snow, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Belleau Wood, France, June 12 – 15, 1918. In order to consolidate the position of his brigade, Major Snow personally led one company of his battalion through a heavy barrage. After passing through the barrage, he discovered that part of his company had become separated because of the violent fire. He returned through the barrage and, in so dong, was wounded in the neck. After having his wound dressed at the aid station, he refused to go to the rear, but went back and conducted the remainder of the men through the barrage. Despite his wound, he remained on duty for 16 hours until ordered to the rear.