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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Edward Martin, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 110th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Courmont, France, 29 July 1918. In command of an inexperienced battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Martin led an attack against a strongly held position, and advancing with the front line, raised the morale of officers arid men by his coolness under heavy fire and utter disregard for personal danger.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    110th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 30, 1918
    War Department, General Orders 71 (1919)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Service Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Edward Martin, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 110th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Courmont, France, 30 July 1918. Although painfully wounded when regimental headquarters was destroyed by shell fire, Lieutenant Colonel Martin went with a battalion commander and directed the successful attack against a strong enemy position, remaining in command of the regiment until its relief.