Charles A. Huelser

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles A. Huelser, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, October 14, 1918. Sent forward through terrific machine-gun and artillery fire to take command of a platoon in the front lines, Second Lieutenant Huelser displayed marked personal courage and heroism, inspiring the men serving under him by his example of fearlessness. During a heavy counterattack, he showed great gallantry, coolly placing his guns where they could best fire upon the advancing enemy, although subjected the while to intense enemy fire. He succeeded in breaking up the enemy attack, and, although wounded by a machine-gun bullet, refused to be evacuated until the enemy had withdrawn.