James P. Behan
Home Town: New Orleans, LA
General Orders 89, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James P. Behan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chery-Chartreuve, France, August 13, 1918. Private Behan displayed unusual courage in repairing shattered telephone lines during a heavy barrage, under direct observation by the enemy. He was repeatedly knocked down By concussion of shells, and his helmet was smashed by a bursting shell but he continued at his work until it was completed without seeking medical aid.
