Reuben G. Hamilton

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Reuben G. Hamilton, Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Marcheville, France, September 25 – 26, 1918. Major Hamilton established and maintained an ambulance dressing station in an advanced and hazardous position, where he labored unceasingly, treating and evacuating the wounded, throughout the day, in full view of the enemy and under heavy bombardment. Knowing that our troops were withdrawing and the enemy was about to enter the town, he continued his aid to the wounded, even after permission to withdraw had been given him by his commanding officer.