CPT William R. Richey, Jr. USA
Class of 1905
Hometown: Hodges, SC
- Capt. Richey was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the nations 2nd highest award for valor in combat, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 371st Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Ardeuil, France, September 29 - 30, 1918, General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 49, 1922.
- Although badly gassed during the night of 28 September 1918, Captain Richey nevertheless remained in command of his company and with utter disregard of personal danger, twice led it in the attack on successive days. Richey was not evacuated until completely exhausted on 30 September 1918.