Rowland S. Dodge was born on February 26, 1895 in Lonsdale, Providence County, Rhode Island. He served in the U.S. Army during World War I as a Second Lieutenant in the 101st Infantry Regiment, 26th Infantry "Yankee" Division. He died on October 28, 1918 in Pays de la Loire, France at the age of 23 and is now buried in Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and Memorial, Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, Departement de la Meuse, Lorraine, France. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 101st Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Verdun, France, October 24 -25, 1918. Learning of the proposed advance in which his company was to participate, and, although sick in a hospital, Lieutenant Dodge secured his release and joined his command. He was at all times in advance of his front line, reconnoitering the ground, thereby facilitating the advance. Leading a counterattack, he was killed by rifle fire.