Edward Bessinger

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward Bessinger, Corporal, U.S. Army, for repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, and near Thiaucourt, France, June 1, July 1, and September 17, 1918. Near Chateau-Thierry, Corporal Bessinger repeatedly exposed himself to heavy shell and gas bombardments in order to maintain telephone communication between the Infantry and Artillery posts of command. Near Thiaucourt, on September 17, he accompanied the first wave of Infantry carrying a projector, and, in spite of the heavy shell fire, kept the Artillery informed of the progress of the attack. He was killed near Bomme, France, on October 7, while in the faithful performance of his duty.