Harold H. Helliwell

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold H. Helliwell, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah, Ferme, France, October 8, 1918. While acting as battalion adjutant, when the latter was wounded, Lieutenant Helliwell made continual reconnaissances under heavy shell and machine gun fire. He maintained liaison at all times, and carried important messages to the flanks and rear through the enemy barrage. He assisted in organizing the battalion when attacked upon the flank in successful resistance to a determined counterattack by superior forces.