William C. Evans
Home Town: Plainsville, PA
General Orders No. No. 100, W.D., 1918
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William C. Evans, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bazoches, France, August 27 – 28, 1918. This soldier showed extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty by attending the wounded without rest or relief, under heavy shell fire, until he fell unconscious from exhaustion. He remained at work for two days and a half under circumstances which called for the greatest determination and courage.
