William W. Hames

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William W. Hames, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bussy Farm and Sechault, France, September 28 – 29, 1918. First Lieutenant Hames was in charge of the 37-millimeter guns, which he skillfully employed until they were put out of action. He then joined one of the assaulting waves advancing on the enemy’s position, and with the aid of two men captured a machine-gun and three prisoners. Although badly gassed, he continued in action until the next day, when he collapsed.