Eugene W. Horton

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Eugene W. Horton, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ville-Savoye, France, August 22, 1918. When his company was attacked by greatly superior numbers of the enemy, Private Horton continued to operate his automatic rifle although exposed to heavy machine-gun fire. His gallant conduct was a material factor in the successful repulse of the enemy who were endeavoring to turn the flank of his organization.