William H. Gladney

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William H. Gladney, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 8 – 12, 1918. Private Gladney repeatedly carried messages for a period of five days from Fismes to Fismette. The route over which he traveled was exposed to enemy observation and covered by enemy sniper, machine- gun, and 77-millimeter fire. He frequently delivered messages when others failed. His gallant conduct enabled his commanding officer to maintain communication throughout the operation.