Henry B. Macpherson

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry B. MacPherson, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at St. Juvin, France, October 16, 1918. Corporal MacPherson volunteered repeatedly during the attack on St. Juvin to carry messages through a severe enemy barrage. Throughout the action this soldier showed entire disregard for personal danger and a devotion to duty far beyond the scope of his position, accomplishing several important missions with success.