Hazen Wilson

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hazen Wilson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 9, 1918. Private Wilson displayed exceptional courage and bravery while carrying messages from his company in the line to his regimental post of command. While carrying messages he passed through areas swept by a terrific enemy fire. He was repeatedly knocked down by the shell explosions, and had his rifle broken and his pack torn from his back by the force of the exploding shells, but successfully completed his mission, delivering messages which were of great value in the success of the operation.