William G. Moller

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William G. Moller, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Riaville, France, September 26, 1918. Lieutenant Moller displayed remarkable courage and judgment by organizing a platoon of men who had become detached from their various units. With this detachment he wiped out a machine-gun nest, opening the way for further advance into the town of Riaville. He maintained his position in the front line throughout the action although subjected to heavy fire from all arms.