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John
Howard
Wills
KIA (WWI)
June 21, 1895

–

July 29, 1918

Cemetery:

Pine Hill Cemetery

John Wills graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1916. He was killed in action on July 29, 1918, just a week after earning the Distinguished Service Cross.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Corps of Engineers)

    Regiment:

    1st Engineer Regiment

    Division:

    1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 21, 1918
    War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Major (Corps of Engineers) John Howard Wills, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 1st Engineers, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, at Berzy-le-Sec, France, 21 July 1918. As Adjutant of his brigade, Major Wills repeatedly displayed great bravery, making trips among troops under violent fire, and by his courage and initiative contributed materially to the success of the engagement.