Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    366th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    92d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    November 11, 1918

    War Department, General Orders No. 44 (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 Tom Rivers (ASN: 2169507), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 366th Infantry Regiment, 92d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near the Bois-de-la-Voivrotte, France, 11 November 1918. Private Rivers, although gassed, volunteered and carried important messages through heavy barrages to the support companies. He refused first aid until his company was relieved.