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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    13th Infantry Regiment

    Action Date:

    July 1, 1898

    D.S.C. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit and the D.S.M. under the provisions of the act of Congress (March 5, 1931)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross, in lieu of a previously issued Certificate of Merit and Distinguished Service Medal, to Private William C. Cook, United States Army, for distinguished service as a member of Company C, 13th Infantry Regiment, in the battle at Santiago, Cuba, 1 July 1898.