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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 Private H. Clay Eversole (ASN: 1543587), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 148th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 37th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Cierges, France, 27 September 1918. During the advance of Company K, 148th Infantry, Private Eversole frequently exposed himself to great danger by carrying a number of wounded men through heavy machine-gun fire from an open field to a place of safety.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    148th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    37th Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 27, 1918
    War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1921)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Clay Eversole (ASN: 1543587), United States Army, is cited for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Private Eversole distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Heurne, Belgium, 2 – 4 November 1918. He further distinguished himself while crossing the Scheldt River during enemy bombardment in order to give first aid to the wounded.