Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Guy
Erastus
Teter
November 7, 1873

–

February 10, 1944

Cemetery:

Lake View Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    4th 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 Guy Erastus Teter, United States Army, for distinguished service in action while serving as a member of Company G, 4th Infantry Regiment, in the battle at El Caney, Cuba, 1 July 1898.