Paul J. Gaston

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul J. Gaston, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in front of Bellevue Farm, near Cierges, France, August 1, 1918. During the attack on Bellevue Farm Sergeant Gaston worked energetically throughout the engagement which continued from 2 to 10 p. m., to give first aid to the wounded and to carry them to the dressing station. He was under fire of snipers continuously and frequently went into shell and machine-gun fire to administer to wounded soldiers. His calmness and courage was a source of inspiration to the combat troops.