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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    110th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 29, 1918

    War Department, General Orders 98 (1919)

    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 Private William S. Tinsley (ASN: 2216380), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 110th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, at Apremont, France, 29 September 1918. During a determined enemy counterattack Private Tinsley volunteered with another soldier to locate the source of enemy fire which was causing heavy casualties in his companies. Going forward under fire and discovering seven of the enemy, they opened fire, killing two, wounding two, and capturing a machine gun. Their courageous feat materially aided his unit to continue the advance.