Harold J. King

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold J. King, Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. Advancing in the face of terrific machine-gun fire. Lieutenant King rescued a wounded man of his platoon, the exploit being accomplished in broad daylight. After carrying the man 150 yards, in full view of the enemy, he stopped at request made by the dying man. During the advance from the Ourcq to the Vesle, he demonstrated most admirable courage and fearlessness. While accompanying a reconnaissance patrol, on the night of October 10 – 11, he was killed by sniper fire.