Home Town: Philadelphia, PA, CLARK, HAROLD S. 101st Ambulance Company, 101st Sanitary Train, 26th Division, A.E.F. General Orders No. During the action he went under concentrated fire and rescued several wounded men. Exposed to enemy sniper and machine-gun fire, Private Boyd went in front of our lines to administer aid to a wounded officer, and also to wounded enemy troops. The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to C. Harry Dommet, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Villette, France, September 5, 1918, while serving as first-aid man attached to Company B. As Private Blumenthal was dressing wounded men and carrying them into shell holes for protection, a heavy barrage was put down in the field where he was working but he nevertheless refused to seek cover, ministering to the wounded and reassuring them, until he was mortally wounded by a bursting shell. The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred E. Billman, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Sergy, France, July 29 - 30, 1918. General Orders No. Private Canavan gave aid to the wounded under severe shell and machine-gun fire, and was wounded twice before he left the field. ARMY AWARDS FOR VALOR AND THEIR CRITERIA General Orders 87, W.D., 1919 Date of Action: October 13 - 16, 1918 Captain Davidson, while attending wounded under heavy fire, was himself wounded by several pieces of shell fragments. Home of Record: South Carolina, DAVIS, HOWARD HUBBER General Orders 71, W.D., 1919 Home Town: Mount Kisco, NY, DUFFY, FRANCIS A. after their name. John resides in Mount Ulla, NC. was awarded to naval officers below the rank of Lieutenant Commander for gallantry at sea in the presence of the enemy. 110th Ambulance Company, 103d Sanitary Train, 28th Division, A.E.F. 21, W.D., 1919 The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James A. Claflin, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 13, 1918. All during the drive he went back and forth to the dressing station for bandages and medicine for the wounded, and daily during the attacks he would search the woods for wounded men. General Orders No. Due to his efforts 14 wounded Americans were brought safely back to our lines. Medical Detachment, 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F. The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is a third level military decoration awarded to officers, and since 1993 ratings and other ranks, of the British Armed Forces, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and British Merchant Navy, and formerly also to officers of other Commonwealth countries.. The obverse has a circular center containing the Royal Cypher of the reigning monarch at the time of award surmounted by a crown. Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross was established in 1918 to honor heroism of the highest degree that did not quite merit the Medal of Honor. 15, W.D., 1919 On October 16 he carried a wounded officer on his back, under shell fire, into the first-aid station. Private, U.S. Army 103d Infantry (Attached), 26th Division, A.E.F. Medical Detachment, 316th Engineers, 91st Division, A.E.F. (See alias for citation) The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John O. Budd, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fossoy, France, July 15, 1918. Home Town: Needham, MA, BUDD, JOHN O. The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fletcher D. Anderson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action north of Cierges, France, October 5, 1918. General Orders No. Citation: Home Town: Lake City, MI, DOVELL, CHAUNCEY E. General Orders No. The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert B. No. The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Samuel J. 133, W.D., 1918 Sergeant, U.S. Army Date of Action: August 1, 1918 Home Town: Orange, NJ, *CALDEIRA, JOSEPH R. With two other soldiers, Private Baldridge volunteered to rescue two wounded men who had been lying in an exposed position on the opposite bank of the Scheldt River for two days. 9, W.D., 1923 Date of Action: October 1 - 6, 1918 Citation: BRONZE STAR WITH "V" DEVICE The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Russell L. Dubois, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ville Savoye, France, August 20, 1918. Almost 2,000 D.S.C.s were awarded during the First World War. Date of Action: October 5 - 17, 1918 General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919 First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army AMEDD POSTERS The Distinguished Service Cross, also known as the DSC, is the second highest award for valor bestowed to a solider. General Orders No. On July 22 he established his dressing station in an advanced position that was constantly under shell fire, and many times left his station to go into the front lines to treat the wounded. 139, W.D., 1918 ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL WITH "V" DEVICE Date of Action: July 18 - 22, 1918 General Orders No. No. Citation: Date of Action: September 25, 1918 Sanitary Detachment, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F. He remained at his post for several hours after his station had been ordered closed, permitting neither his own exhaustion nor the enemy fire to deter him from aiding the wounded. The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James Bougie, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. Date of Action: September 25 - 26, 1918 The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Abraham Cohan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 9, 1918. The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is the United States Army's second highest military award for soldiers who display extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force. Date of Action: October 11, 1918 Date of Action: October 17, 1918 Date of Action: August 20, 1918 He made repeated trips in plain view of enemy observers over roads under continuous shell fire. Private, U.S. Army Citation: Home Town: Chicago, IL, *DULANEY, DICK Date of Action: September 25 - 26, 1918 General Orders No. First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert L. Baldridge, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Hearne, Belgium, November 4, 1918. General Orders 71, W.D., 1919 14, W.D., 1928 Date of Action: July 18 - 22, 1918 When it was destroyed by a shell he worked unceasingly in the open under fire from enemy machine guns and snipers, caring for the wounded. Citation: Private First Class, U.S. Army Private, U.S. Army General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919 145, W.D., 1918 During the operations against the Hindenburg Line, east of Ronssoy, on September 27, 1918, Private Blomgren displayed unusual courage and bravery by going forward through the terrific shell and machine-gun fire to rescue wounded comrades. The D.S.C. Date of Action: September 28, 1918 Sanitary Detachment, 368th Infantry Regiment, 92d Division, A.E.F. Note: * Indicates Posthumous Award. The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert O. Sanitary Detachment, 108th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F. General Orders No. Sergeant, U.S. Army 101st Ambulance Company, 101st Sanitary Train, 26th Division, A.E.F. 21, W.D., 1919 During World War I, over 6,000 men were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, including several American Indians. Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Morse N. B. Beattie, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, July 31, 1918. Home Town: Hayward, CA, CALDWELL, GEORGE W. General Orders No. Medical Detachment, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F. First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John M. Blynn, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Somme- Py, France, October 2 - 9, 1918. Sanitary Detachment, 112th Machine-Gun Battalion, 29th Division, A.E.F. Home Town: Oklahoma City, OK, DUNN, JOSEPH H. 10, W.D., 1920 142, W.D., 1918 Date of Action: July 20 & 22, 1918 First established By King Edward VII, 28 June 1901 as the Conspicuous Service Cross, it was renamed the Distinguished Service Cross in 1914, with bars to the DSC added in 1916. Date of Action: September 29, 1918 Private Davis, with an officer and another soldier, voluntarily left shelter and crossed an open space 50 yards wide swept by shell and machine-gun fire to rescue a wounded soldier, whom they carried to a place of safety. Awarding history World War I During World War I, 6,309 awards of the Distinguished Service Cross were made to 6,185 recipients. The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William V. Baxter, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Revillon, France, September 8, and in the Argonne offensive September 28, 1918. It is intended for interested members of the Army Medical Department, the Army, the public, and the news media. Lieutenant Davis entered a dugout which had been caved in by enemy shell fire and ministered to the wounded. No. Captain, U.S. Army (Dental Corps) Date of Action: July 15, 1918 Citation: General Orders 70, W.D., 1919 Home Town: Minden, NE, BUNCH, HENRY E. SOLDIER'S MEDAL Private, U.S. Army The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas Bregger, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near La Tulerie Farm, France, July 22 and near Le Channel, France, July 25, 1918. General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919 Citation: Home Town: Kansas City, MO, BOUGIE, JAMES Distinguished Service Cross - World War I, Search Major Military Awards Recipients (PDF). The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas H. Davis, Private First class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Binarville, France, September 30, 1918. The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William H. Crompton, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 7, 1918. Home Town: Hurley, NM, CLAFLIN, JAMES A. After receiving the second wound he remained on duty, giving directions for the care of other wounded. Private, U.S. Army Date of Action: September 28, 1918 Max Speers was awarded a Distinguished Service Cross while serving as a Special Forces Advisor for actions near Ben Soi South Vietnam on November 21, 1966. On October 3, in front of the advanced infantry post, his ambulance was wrecked by a bursting shell. The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Howard Hubber Davis, First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in Templeux Quarries, France, January 8, 1918. His untiring efforts and personal bravery saved the lives of many wounded and suffering men, and were a source of inspiration to the entire command. 110th Ambulance Company, 103d Sanitary Train, 28th Division, A.E.F. Private Cleverly voluntarily accompanied Sergeants John W. Schwengler and Harry W. Green, 107th Infantry, advanced 250 yards in front of the company's position in the face of intense enemy machine-gun fire at short range, rescued a badly wounded soldier who had lain exposed to this fire for 24 hours, carried the wounded man back to comparative shelter, and dressed his wounds, undoubtedly saving the life of the wounded man. Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army Champion, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Proven, Belgium, July 16, 1918. Medical Department, 103d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F. Because of the destruction from shell fire of 10 of the 13 ambulances of his company, Wagoner Biemueller worked for 48 hours driving through shell swept and gas-infested areas, thereby making possible the evacuation of the wounded. Private, U.S. Army Citation: During operations against the Hindenburg line Private Bougie went forward under a heavy shell and machine-gun fire and brought in wounded comrades, continuing his work even after he himself had been wounded. General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918 Home Town: Winona, MN, DONALDSON, STUART S. Voluntarily leaving cover, Private Covert went through intense machine-gun and artillery fire to the assistance of a wounded soldier and was himself killed while administering first aid to the latter. 362d Infantry (Attached), 91st Division, A.E.F. Sergeant, U.S. Army 101st Ambulance Company, 101st Sanitary Train, 26th Division, A.E.F. Several interesting topics are discussed in our Veterans Radio podcasts. Home Town: Camilla, GA, BURCHFIELD, JOSEPH H. Instituted on 6 September 1886 by Queen Victoria in a Royal Warrant published in the London Gazette on 09 November 1886. Medical Detachment, 128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F. Within two days he was again with his detachment. Private First Class, U.S. Army Date of Action: September 29, 1918 The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John T. Burke, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action under the name John P. O'Rourke. "Capturing History Today for Tomorrow's Future", AMEDD Distinguished Service Cross Recipients, AMEDD Distinguished Service Cross Recipients Of World War I, Disclaimer: Web Site Medical Information Posting Restrictions. 124, W.D., 1918 Home Town: Brooklyn, NY, BOYD, LAYTON A. 371st Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F. Citation: Awards of Distinguished Service Cross Second Highest Military Award . Date of Action: September 27, 1918 Date of Action: September 21 & October 16, 1918 The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Irving N. Cleverly, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 28, 1918. General Orders No. (First Award) Medical Detachment, 312th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F. No. Medical Detachment, 2d Engineers, 2d Division, A.E.F. The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul Francis Brown, Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Eclisfontaine, France, September 26 - 27, 1918. 20, W.D., 1919 The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles W. Comfort, Jr., Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918, . Citation: was awarded to naval officers below the rank of Lieutenant Commander for gallantry at sea in the presence of the enemy. No. Citation: Private Bragg was on duty with a detachment of his regiment which was cut off and surrounded by the enemy in the Argonne Forest, France, for five days. General Orders No. Citation: Home Town: San Francisco, CA, BEATON, STANLEY Home Town: New York, NY, BROWN, PAUL FRANCIS Home Town: Cleveland, OH, BURDEN, EDWARD F. The engraving is not official as these were originally presented without engraved names in WW1. Severely wounded by shell fire, Private Benson continued to give first aid to the wounded until struck the second time. Home Town: Breckenridge, MI, DRAUGHON, EDGAR S. W. He was killed by a shell fragment while he was driving his ambulance over a heavily shelled road. Private, U.S. Army Home Town: Alexandria, LA, CARTER, HUGH C. Winners of the Distinguished Service Cross in every year are listed here alphabetically, but you can sort this Distinguished Service Cross list by any column. Citation: General Orders 78, W.D., 1919 Private, U.S. Army During the operations against the Hindenburg line, Private Crandall, although he had been twice wounded, courageously treated the wounded, inspiring the combat troops by his example until wounded a third time. General Orders No. Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army The Army Distinguished Service Cross is equivalent to the Navy and Marine Corps' Navy Cross, the Air Force and S… 554, Ambulance Service, A.E.F. Date of Action: October 7, 1918 Citation: 37, W.D., 1919 Medical Department, 353d Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F. The DSC is the second highest award for valor, behind the Medal of Honor. Citation: Although the dugout was under heavy shellfire, he performed an operation for amputation of a leg and thereby saved a soldier's life. Citation: He remained continuously on duty, giving an example of fortitude and courage to all about him. Roland Lee Adams, first lieutenant, 327th Infantry. Medical Detachment, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F. Citation: Private First Class, U.S. Army General Orders 95, W.D., 1919 Sergeant, U.S. Army 309th Field Artillery (Attached), 78th Division, A.E.F. General Orders No. Case, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. 49, W.D., 1922 Seeing a wounded officer lying about 300 meters from the enemy's line, he went to his rescue and carried him through terrific machine-gun and rifle fire to a shell hole, where he administered aid, in entire disregard of his own safety. First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army Date of Action: October 8, 1918 Distinguished Service Cross - World War I There are 6,309 recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross awarded for service during World War I. The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold S. Clark, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Belleau and Girvy, France, July 18 - 21, 1918. Citation: General Orders No. Home Town: Rochester, NY, CHAMPION, HERBERT O. The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Stuart S. Donaldson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Heurne, Belgium, November 4th, 1918. 28th Infantry (Attached), 1st Division, A.E.F. Home Town: , Unknown, BURKE, WALTER F. General Orders No. Section No. 35, W.D., 1919 While maintaining a dressing station in a crater, an enemy shell struck in the center of the hole, wounding nearly all in the crater and severely injuring one man, who was buried in the earth and debris. Corporal, U.S. Army Captain Dunn assisted in establishing and maintaining an ambulance dressing station in an advanced position, where he labored heroically dressing and evacuating the wounded in full view of the enemy, under constant heavy bombardment by the enemy. The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Layton A. Boyd, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, October 9, 1918. Home Town: Needham, MA, COLLINGE, PERCY T. Upon being notified that an enemy shell had struck a dugout occupied by the brigade radio detachment, Captain Diener ran to the aid of the buried men and worked tirelessly to rescue them. Medical Detachment, 108th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F. 1, W.D., 1919 The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dick Dulaney, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bantheville, France, November 10, 1918. Date of Action: September 28 - 30, 1918 Although suffering from a severe gassing, received after his mask had been shot away by the fragment of a shell, Sergeant Caldwell continued through the heavy shelling to administer aid to the wounded. Home Town: El Reno, OK, DUNN, DON Medical Detachment, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F. Making two trips across the stream, in the face of heavy machine gun and shell fire and his companions succeeded in carrying both the wounded men to shelter. After dark, when it was possible to remove the wounded from the field, he worked tirelessly during their evacuation to the first-aid station. Medical Detachment, 147th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F. 46, W.D., 1919 12th Sherwood Foresters, British Army (Attached), A.E.F. Though twice wounded, he steadily refused to be evacuated until the evening of the fourth day, when he was exhausted and suffering from his wounds. His work saved the lives of many soldiers. First Lieutenant Joseph H. Dunn was an Ambulance Corps officer. While attempting to perform this courageous duty he was killed by machine-gun fire. Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alfred M. Bergstein, First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Exermont, France, October 8, 1918. Date of Action: July 18 - 21, 1918 The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gus Bordkas, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Barricourt, France, November 1, 1918. Private, U.S. Army Private Bordkas showed great bravery and extraordinary heroism by dressing and evacuating the wounded under a terrific shell fire. Throughout this period Private Draughon labored unceasingly in evacuating the wounded from the front lines to the battalion aid post. Date of Action: August 10 - 13, 1918 A bar is awarded for subsequent acts of gallantry. To receive the Distinguished Service Cross. Date of Action: November 5, 1918 Date of Action: September 25, 1918 The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Percy T. Collinge, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Very, France, October 1 - 2, 1918. Although suffering acutely from the effects of mustard gas, Private Dubois refused to be evacuated, because of the great need of medical attention among his comrades. ORDER OF MILITARY MEDICAL MERIT (02M3), Distinguished Service Cross - World War I (A-D), AMEDD Distinguished Service Cross Recipients > AMEDD Distinguished Service Cross Recipients Of World War I, Interesting Notes: Working as a litter bearer in the advanced area, when our front line dropped back, Private First Class Dunn remained on the field alone during the night, dressed the wounds of a number of soldiers, and carried them to the protection of a shell hole, later carrying them back to the Dressing Station. 15, W.D., 1923 Date of Action: September 8 & 28, 1918 AMEDD MEDAL OF HONOR Date of Action: September 26, 1918 The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Mark Matthew Duffy, First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, November 1, 1918. The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis Diener, Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Ravine de la Veux Michieux, France, October 26 - 27, 1918. Home Town: Concord, NH, *BLUMENTHAL, ALABEL Medical Detachment, 118th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F. 20, W.D., 1919 Private Antes fearlessly exposed himself to barrage and machine-gun fire to perform his duty as a stretcher bearer. His heroic action saved the lives of the wounded men. Citation: Private, U.S. Army Home Town: Ware, MA, CLEVERLY, IRVING N. Medical Department, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F. Medical Detachment, 1st Engineers, 1st Division, A.E.F. First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army Medical Detachment, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F. Disregarding his wound, he pressed on with the attacking troops and crossed and re-crossed the sector immediately behind the most advanced wave, rendering first aid to wounded and placing them in shell holes. When night came, he secured litter bearers and succeeded in taking all the wounded to safety. On October 17 he directed litter bearers to the front line and helped to evacuate the wounded. Sanitary Detachment, 146th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F. Private, U.S. Army Date of Action: October 26 - 27, 1918 Citation: During the attack against Cierges by his regiment First Lieutenant Crum worked continuously and heroically under fire to treat and evacuate the wounded. General Orders No. Citation: Upon regaining consciousness Private Bailey treated all of the wounded men, helped them to the first-aid station, returned and dug out the man who had been buried and left for dead and succeeded in resuscitating him. Private, U.S. Army Home Town: Norristown, PA, ARRANTS, WILLIAM R. Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army This Web site provides an introduction to the Office of Medical History. General Orders No. Private Carter displayed notable bravery in administering aid to wounded men and carrying them to the aid station under heavy fire. Citation: General Orders No. Home Town: Minneapolis, MN, BROWNVILLE, CHARLES G. The request for establishment of the medal was forwarded from the Secretary of War to the President in a letter dated D… The D.S.C. General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919 Home Town: Los Angeles, CA, COMFORT, CHARLES W., JR. A gold cross, enamelled gold and edged in gold. The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Glenn S. Donaldson, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action northwest of Somme-Py, near St. Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. 23, W.D., 1919 First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army There is a rare possibility that a valid recipient of the Military Cross may NOT be listed herein. General Orders No. Private First Class, U.S. Army 124th Field Artillery (Attached), 33d Division, A.E.F. Home Town: Canisteo, NY, CRAVEN, WILLIAM J. No. Citation: Date of Action: October 3 - 9, 1918 COMMAND SERGEANTS MAJOR OF HSC/MEDCOM Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army General Orders No. He refused to be evacuated until all the wounded had been treated. General Orders No. Private First Class, U.S. Army Throughout the attack north of Somme-Py, Private Blynn worked day and night, repeatedly driving over roads under constant shell fire to the advanced dressing stations, and, when necessary, driving to points still farther to the front. Close. Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), CONDIT, GEORGE W. General Orders No. Date of Action: September 25, 1918 The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Marvin Cappel, Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah Farm, France, October 3, 1918. Medical Corps (Attached), 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F. During this engagement, Private Carter was wounded, but he declined to leave his post until ordered to do so by an officer. General Orders No. When the house in which his first-aid station was located was struck by an enemy shell, he safely evacuated all of his patients and promptly established another aid station near the front. Sanitary Detachment, 106th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F. General Orders 87, W.D., 1919 Citation: AMEDD SILVER STAR Contributors. Voluntarily leaving shelter Private First Class Beattie crossed an open field, subjected to heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, to give first aid to wounded soldiers. An operation for amputation of a leg and thereby saved a soldier 's life directed bearers! 2,000 D.S.C.s were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross - World War I there are 6,309 recipients of the 27. In caring for the care of other wounded: Rochester, NH, * Antes private... 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