Raymond F. Knowlton

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raymond F. Knowlton, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action north of Verdun, France, October 21, 1918. With great heroism and devotion to duty and with utter disregard for his personal safety, Private Knowlton rushed forward to the aid of a wounded soldier who was lying exposed to terrific enemy fire. While so engaged he was hit by enemy shell fire and mortally wounded, dying shortly thereafter. The superb devotion to duty displayed by Private Knowlton greatly inspired and encouraged the men of his battery.