Carl E. Swanson

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl E. Swanson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Breuilles, France, October 9 – 12, 1918. While attempting to rescue a wounded officer who was lying exposed to terrific machine-gun fire, Private Swanson was killed. For four days before his death, in the performance of his duties as stretcher bearer, Private Swanson rendered invaluable service in administering first aid to the wounded and carrying them to places of safety, working at all times under most perilous fire of artillery and machine-guns.