Decatur F. ROSE, private, Company K, 119th infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 11, 1918. During an attack by his regiment he was carrying a message from his platoon commander to comoany headquarters. On his way he met an enemy patrol, and, although alone, immediately opened fire upon them, continuing to fireafter being wounded in both legs, until the enemy had been completely routed. Residence at enlistment: Unaka, NC Taken from "Congressional Medal of Honor, The Distinguished Service Cross and the Distinguished Service Medal" issued by the War Deptartment 1919