Arthur E. Hamm
Home Town: West Hampton Beach, Long Island, NY
Status: KIA
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur E. Hamm, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Flirey, France, August 4, 1918, Though wounded at the start of a daylight raid, Captain Hamm continued to lead his men, reaching a depth of 1000 yards into the enemy lines under heavy fire, setting an example of fortitude which contributed largely to the success of the operation. He was killed in action during the St. Mihiel drive.
