World War I - Distinguished Service Cross - Foreign Nationals
Listed here are the 154 foreign national recipients who received the Distinguished Service Cross during WWI and their citations, alphabetically by last name.
* Indicates Killed in Action (KIA), Missing in Action (MIA), Prisoner of War (POW), or Died Non-Battle (DNB)
Australian Recipients
BRADY, VINCENT J.
Lieutenant, Australian Imperial Force
13th Field Artillery Brigade
Date of Action: October 18 - 20, 1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Vincent J. Brady, Lieutenant, Australian Imperial Force, for extraordinary heroism in action east of Busigny, France, October 18 to 20, 1918. Lieutenant Brady, in command of a forward section of artillery, pushed his guns in advance in close support of the Infantry. In crossing the La Selle River the fire of his guns silenced numerous machine-gun positions and aided the Infantry to advance. This action took place when fighting alongside the American 27th Division.
General Orders No. 60, W.D., 1920
Citizen of the British Commonwealth
CADDY, THOMAS E.
Sergeant, Australian Imperial Force
43d Battalion, 11th Infantry
Date of Action: July 4, 1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas E. Caddy, Sergeant, Australian Imperial Force, for extraordinary heroism in action at Hamel, Belgium, July 4, 1918. Early in the advance his company was held up by fire from a machine-gun post. Sergeant Caddy with great bravery charged the position, bayoneted the crew, thus enabling his company to advance. This action took place when fighting alongside the American 27th Division.
General Orders No. 60, W.D., 1920
Citizen of the British Commonwealth
ERRINGTON, ARTHUR
Sergeant, Australian Imperial Force
32d Battalion, 5th Division
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur Errington, Sergeant, Australian Imperial Force, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. When his company was halted by machine-gun fire, Sergeant Errington with two comrades rushed the enemy position and captured the machine gun. Later the same day he rushed a second machine gun, capturing the gun and killing three of the crew. This action took place in conjunction with the attack of the 30th U.S. Division.
General Orders No. 68, W.D., 1920
Citizen of the British Commonwealth
HILL, JOHN H.
Lieutenant, Australian Imperial Force
50th Battalion, 13th Infantry
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John H. Hill, Lieutenant, Australian Imperial Force, for extraordinary heroism in action northwest of Bony, France, September 29, 1918. While attached to a battalion of the 107th American Infantry, Lieutenant Hill assisted in forming the men for the attack and gallantly led them forward until he was severely wounded in the leg.
General Orders No. 60, W.D., 1920
Citizen of the British Commonwealth
MORISSET, VAUX L.
Captain, Australian Imperial Force
31st Battalion, 5th Division
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Vaux L. Morisset, Captain, Australian Imperial Force, for extraordinary heroism in action at Nauroy, France, September 29, 1918. During the advance following the capture of Bellicourt, Captain Morisset, acting battalion adjutant, observed that flanking troops had failed to advance, leaving a gap in the line. On his own initiative, he gathered several detachments of troops under heavy machine-gun fire and deployed them, covering the threatened gap. His prompt and courageous conduct contributed to the success of the operations in which the 30th U.S. Division was engaged.
General Orders No. 68, W.D., 1920
Citizen of the British Commonwealth
PADGETT, JOHN R.
Lance-Corporal, Australian Imperial Force
44th Battalion, 11th Infantry
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John R. Padgett, Lance-Corporal, Australian Imperial Force, for extraordinary heroism in action in the attack on the Hindenburg Line, September 29, 1918. When an enemy grenade fell amongst his section, Lance-Corporal Padgett picked it up and threw it back toward the enemy. Later he exposed himself to heavy fire in order to carry an American soldier to a place of safety. This action took place when fighting alongside the American 27th Division.
General Orders No. 60, W.D., 1920
Citizen of the British Commonwealth
PARKES, THOMAS
Private, Australian Imperial Force
55th Battalion, 14th Infantry
Date of Action: September 30, 1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas Parkes, Private, Australian Imperial Force, for extraordinary heroism in action north of Bellicourt, France, September 30, 1918. Private Parkes exposed himself to heavy machine-gun fire in going out in front of our positions and assisting two wounded Americans to a place of safety. This action took place when fighting alongside the American 27th Division.
General Orders No. 60, W.D., 1920
Citizen of the British Commonwealth
RODAKIS, NICHOLAS
Sergeant, British Expeditionary Forces
105th U.S. Infantry, 27th Division (Attached), 4th Battalion, Australian Machine Gun Corps
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Nicholas Rodakis, Sergeant, British Expeditionary Forces, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918, while attached to Machine gun Company, 105th U.S. Infantry, 27th Division, A.E.F. Organizing troops from different units, Sergeant Rodakis exhibited great bravery and dash in leading them into effective combat, inspiring all by his courage and fearlessness.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Citizen of the British Commonwealth
TREWARN, FREDERICK
Private, Australian Imperial Force
5th Machine Gun Battalion
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frederick Trewarn, Private, Australian Imperial Force, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. On three different occasions Private Trewarn exposed himself to artillery and machine-gun fire in order to assist wounded to shelter. Later on, when warning was received of an impending enemy counterattack, he displayed great coolness and good judgment under heavy fire in selecting positions for his guns. This action took place when fighting alongside the American 27th Division.
General Orders No. 60, W.D., 1920
Citizen of the British Commonwealth
British Recipients
AUTY, EDWARD W.
Signalar, British Expeditionary Forces
112th Battery, 24th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery
Date of Action: August 30 & 31, 1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward W. Auty, Signalar, British Expeditionary Forces, for extraordinary heroism in action near Vierstraat, Belgium, August 30 and 31, 1918. Signaler Auty accompanied an officer in a daring reconnaissance in advance of our lines. In an encounter with an enemy patrol near Rossignol Wood two of the enemy were captured. This action took place when fighting alongside the American 27th Division.
General Orders No. 60, W.D., 1920
Citizen of the British Commonwealth
BIRKINSHAW, ROBERT S.
Sergeant, British Expeditionary Forces
1st Battalion, Sest Yorkshire Regiment
Date of Action: September 24, 1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert S. Birkinshaw, Sergeant, British Expeditionary Forces, for extraordinary heroism in action at Selency, France, September 24, 1918. Sergeant Birkinshaw repeatedly led attacks against a strongly defended barricade at the entrance to Selency. The ultimate capture of this position was due to the determination and personal gallantry of this noncommissioned officer. This action took place when fighting alongside the American 27th Division.
General Orders No. 60, W.D., 1920
Citizen of the British Commonwealth
CAMERON, CHARLES
Second Corporal (Acting Sergeant), British Army
468th North Midland Field Company, Royal Engineers (Territorial Force), 46th Division
Date of Action: September 29, 1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles Cameron, Second Corporal (Acting Sergeant), British Army, for extraordinary heroism in action on the St. Quentin Canal, France, September 29, 1918. Corporal Cameron was in charge of a party of sappers which advanced with the Infantry. He advanced through heavy fire and on several occasions showed contempt for danger in entering dugouts and tunnels which were suspected of being mined by the enemy. During the advance he attacked and captured an enemy machine gun and six men. This action took place in conjunction with the attack of the 30th U.S. Division.
General Orders No. 68, W.D., 1920
Citizen of the British Commonwealth
DODWELL, THOMAS B.
Second Lieutenant, British Expeditionary Forces
Observer, Royal Air Forces
Date of Action: August 13, 1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas B. Dodwell, Second Lieutenant, British Expeditionary Forces, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bruges, Belgium, August 13, 1918. This officer and his pilot led two other machines on along photographic mission over the area north of Bruges. Over Thourout they were attacked by six enemy planes. While heavily engaged, Lieutenant Dodwell and his pilot saw one of their machines in difficulty and trying to make our lines with an enemy plane close at its tail. Regardless of their own danger from the remaining planes, they dived to the assistance of the crippled plane. Taking advantage of their preoccupation, several enemy planes attacked from the rear; but, in spite of this rear attack, they drove off the enemy plane and allowed the damaged plane to land within our fines. Half of the tail plane was shot away, but Lieutenant Dodwell climbed along the wing and lay down along the cowling in front of the pilot, enabling the pilot to regain partial control of his machine. When nearing the ground, he crawled back into the cockpit to allow the nose to rise, and the pilot made a safe landing. The presence of mind and cool courage of this officer saved the machine from crashing to the ground.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Citizen of the British Commonwealth
FOSTER, PETER
Private, British Expeditionary Forces
5th Battalion, Connaught Rangers
Date of Action: October 11, 1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Peter Foster, Private, British Expeditionary Forces, for extraordinary heroism in action near Serain, France, October 11, 1918. Private Foster exposed himself to heavy fire in order to locate the positions of enemy machine guns. Later he led a liaison patrol through heavy fire in order to establish communication with the American unit on his right. This action took place when fighting alongside the American 27th Division.
General Orders No. 60, W.D., 1920
Citizen of the British Commonwealth
KESSLER, ALBERT E.
Private, British Expeditionary Forces
11th Battalion, Essex Regiment
Date of Action: October 23, 1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert E. Kessler, Private, British Expeditionary Forces, for extraordinary heroism in action south of Bazuel, France, October 23, 1918. Private Kessler delivered an important message to units of the front lines. En route he was exposed to heavy enemy fire, but he continued until he had accomplished his mission. By his fearless conduct he enabled the companies to take up new positions without delay. This action took place when fighting alongside the American 27th Division.
General Orders No. 60, W.D., 1920
Citizen of the British Commonwealth
LITTLE, WILLIAM B.
Major, British Expeditionary Forces
East Lancashire Regiment, 6th Battalion, Royal Dublin Fusiliers (Attached), 198th Division
Date of Action: October 17, 1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William B. Little, Major, British Expeditionary Forces, for extraordinary heroism in action during the Ypres-Lys offensive, October 17, 1918, when closely affiliated with American troops. On one occasion, when Major Little was forming his battalion for the attack, the enemy put down a heavy barrage, inflicting many casualties. Regardless of the heavy enemy fire, this officer reassured his men and then gallantly led them in a successful attack. This action took place when fighting alongside the American 27th Division.
General Orders No. 60, W.D., 1920
Citizen of the British Commonwealth
MCNAMEE, JOHN T.
Captain, British Army
Royal Field Artillery, 1st Battalion, 1st Gas Regiment (Attached), American Expeditionary Forces
Date of Action: July 30 & August 5, 1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John T. McNamee, Captain, British Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while attached to the 1st Battalion, 30th Gas Regiment, USA. Volunteering, Captain McNamee led a detachment of Engineers up to the front lines on July 30, 1918, for the purpose of assisting the advance of the infantry with thermite and smoke bombs. That night he led his men through a heavy barrage, exhibiting courage and leadership. For three days and nights he remained with his men in the extreme front line in the Bois Colas, greatly aiding in repulsing enemy counterattacks by laying down barrages of thermite and phosphorus, cleaning out machine-gun nests in the same manner and enabling our infantry to attack behind smoke screens. On August 5 he took another detachment into St. Thibaut and brought ammunition into the village before it was occupied by our infantry and while the enemy patrols were still there. The advance of the infantry across the two rivers, the Ourcq and the Vesle, was greatly facilitated and the lives of many of them saved by the smoke screens which Captain McNamee so successfully prepared. Throughout this entire advance across these two rivers he conducted himself with extraordinary heroism, setting an example to the men of the regiment to which he was attached, constantly exposing himself to danger in making reconnaissance and at the same time shielding his men.
General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1919
Citizen of the British Commonwealth
MUNDAY, WILLIAM T. J.
Lieutenant, British Expeditionary Forces
112th Battery, 24th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery
Date of Action: August 30 & 31, 1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William T. J. Munday, Lieutenant, British Expeditionary Forces, for extraordinary heroism in action near Vierstraat, Belgium, August 30 and 31, 1918. While in command of an accompanying gun, Lieutenant Munday advanced in close support of the attack of the 106th American Infantry. With a signaler, he made a daring reconnaissance in advance of our lines and returned with valuable information. In an encounter with an enemy patrol near Rossignol Wood two of the enemy were captured.
General Orders No. No. 50, W.D., 1920
Citizen of the British Commonwealth
Lieutenant, British Expeditionary Forces
112th Battery, 24th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery
Date of Action: August 30 & 31, 1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William T. J. Munday, Lieutenant, British Expeditionary Forces, for extraordinary heroism in action near Vierstraat, Belgium, August 30 and 31, 1918. While in command of an accompanying gun, Lieutenant Munday advanced in close support of the attack of the 106th American Infantry. With a signaler, he made a daring reconnaissance in advance of our lines and returned with valuable information. In an encounter with an enemy patrol near Rossignol Wood two of the enemy were captured.
General Orders No. No. 50, W.D., 1920
Citizen of the British Commonwealth
RICE, WILFRED
Lieutenant, British Expeditionary Forces
2d Battalion, Durham Light Infantry
Date of Action: October 17, 1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wilfred Rice, Lieutenant, British Expeditionary Forces, for extraordinary heroism in action during Ypres-Lys offensive, October 17, 1918. Lieutenant Rice went forward during the advance under a heavy barrage of rifle and machine-gun fire and cut paths in the wire in order to further the advance of his company. Having cut the wire, with two men he rushed a machine-gun position, capturing the gun, and forcing six of the enemy to surrender. This action took place when fighting alongside the American 27th Division.
General Orders No. 60, W.D., 1920
Citizen of the British Commonwealth
UNDERWOOD, ALBERT T.
Lance-Corporal, British Army
5th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment, Territorial Force, 46th Division
Date of Action: October 11, 1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert T. Underwood, Lance-Corporal, British Army, for extraordinary heroism in action during the attack on Riquerval Woods, France, October 11, 1918. While acting as a platoon scout in advance of his platoon, Corporal Underwood suddenly encountered a post of nine Germans. He fearlessly engaged them until his platoon arrived. His courageous action not only saved his platoon from being ambushed but enabled it to reach its objective with slight loss. This action took place in conjunction with the attack of the 30th U.S. Division.
General Orders No. 68, W.D., 1920
Citizen of the British Commonwealth
WOODCOCK, HUGH
Private, British Expeditionary Forces
9th Service Battalion, Norfolk Regiment, 6th Division, 9th Corps
Date of Action: October 8, 1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hugh Woodcock, Private, British Expeditionary Forces, for extraordinary heroism in action near Brancourt, France, October 8, 1918. While acting as a runner to the 30th U.S. Division, Private Woodcock with a companion passed through heavy enemy machine-gun and artillery fire to deliver an important message. His companion was killed, but he continued on and completed his mission, which made possible a successful combined attack with the 30th U.S. Division on a strong enemy position.
General Orders No. 68, W.D., 1920
Citizen of the British Commonwealth
French Recipients
*ANDRAL, LOUIS
Lieutenant, French Army
Observer, 284th Escadrille, French Air Service, 3d Army Corps, A.E.F. (Attached)
Date of Action: October 30, 1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis Andral, Lieutenant, French Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Dun-sur-Meuse, France, October 30, 1918. Lieutenant Andral distinguishing himself by his constant bravery and brilliance as an observer. Lieutenant Andral rendered valiant service, flying at times under most hazardous conditions. Many times he returned from low-flying patrols with his machine riddled with bullets. He attacked and drove from its mission an enemy observation plane. In the fight that ensued he proved unequal to such an adversary and was killed.
General Orders No. 50, W.D., 1919
Citizen of France
ARMENGAUD, PAUL F. M.
Major of Air Service, French Army
Assistant Chief of Staff, French Air Service, 1st Army Corps, A.E.F. (Attached)
Date of Action: September 12 - 16, 1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul F. M. Armengaud, Major of Air Service, French Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, September 12 - 16, 1918. Major Armengaud, acting as Assistant Chief of Staff, Air Service, 1st Army, did display great bravery much beyond that required by his position while acting as observer in an airplane. Each day of the battle in the St. Mihiel salient he flew over the hostile lines through our own and the enemy's artillery and machine-gun fire, observing the enemy air and ground activity and the disposition of our own air forces, thereby bringing back valuable information as to the enemy's dispositions and probable intentions, which materially aided in our subsequent operations.
General Orders No. No. 120, W.D., 1918
Citizen of France
ARTONI, CHARLES
Machine Gunner, French Army
AS. 307, 3d Battalion of Light Tanks, Assault Artillery
Date of Action: October 3 - 8, 1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles Artoni, Machine Gunner, French Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Massif Blanc Mont, France, October 3 - 8, 1918. During attacks by the Second American Division, Gunner Artoni distinguished himself by volunteering twice for hazardous duty; first to take food to the firing line, and later to replace a wounded comrade as liaison agent. His personal courage and coolness under heavy fire was marked.
General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1919
Citizen of France
ASCHLIMAN, PAUL
Sergeant, French Army
Interpreter, Battalion of 19th Train of Military Transports, 1st U.S. Infantry Brigade (Attached), 1st Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: May 3 - 4, 1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul Aschliman, Sergeant, French Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Villers-Tournelle, France, May 3 - 4, 1918. During a particularly intense bombardment of high explosives and gas shells, Sergeant Aschliman went through the town notifying and warning the troops of the presence of gas and directing various elements passing that point; his mission at all times exposing him to this heavy fire.
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
Citizen of France
BARDOU, HENRI
Brigadier, French Army
308th Company, 3d Battalion of Light Tanks, Assault Artillery
Date of Action: October 8, 1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henri Bardou, Brigadier, French Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Massif Blanc Mont, France, October 8, 1918. During an attack by the Second American Division, he displayed marked coolness and bravery in guiding his tank through heavy counter-preparation fire during an approach march. He never hesitated to leave the protection of the tank the better to direct its advance. Later he showed great personal courage in going through heavy shell fire to the rescue of several wounded American soldiers.
General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1919
Citizen of France
BARRE, MARCEL
Private, French Army
308th Company, 3d Battalion of Light Tanks, Assault Artillery
Date of Action: October 3 - 8, 1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Marcel Barre, Private, French Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Massif Blanc Mont, France October 3 - 8, 1918. During attacks by the Second American Division, Gunner Barre distinguished himself by coolness and courage in leading his tank in the approach march through heavy counter-preparation fire. He brought his tank into position with great skill and later displayed extraordinary personal heroism in going under heavy shell fire to the rescue of American wounded.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Citizen of France
BAURIN, ALBERT
Brigadier, French Army
350th Tank Company, French Tank Corps
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert Baurin, Brigadier, French Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, October 4, 1918. During the course of an engagement in which the French tanks assisted the American infantry to attack a difficult position, the tank in which Brigadier Baurin was advancing was put out of action and his companion wounded by heavy artillery fire. He continued to assist his comrade in firing until the ammunition was completely exhausted, and then dismounted from the tank and he carried the wounded man to the American line through the intense enemy fire.
General Orders 78, W.D., 1919
Citizen of France
BECQUART, HENRI
Marechal des Logis, French Army
AS. 309, 3d Battalion of Light Tanks, Assault Artillery
Date of Action: October 3 - 8,1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henri Becquart, Marechal des Logis, French Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Massif Blanc Mont, France, October 3 - 8, 1918. During successive attacks by the Second American Division, this noncommissioned officer displayed marked courage and coolness. Though wounded, he refused to be evacuated, remaining on duty until the end of the fight. His bravery was an inspiration to those near him.
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
Citizen of France
BERCEROT, JACQUES
Marechal des Logis, French Army
19th Battery, E.V.N., 70th Regiment, A.L.G.P.
Date of Action: September 1, 1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jacques Bercerot, Marechal des Logis, French Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Mortzwiller, Alsace, September 1, 1918. Driving his engine through an area which was subjected to a most intense shelling, Marechal des Logis Bercerot removed to safety nine carloads of ammunition. His exploit was accomplished in spite of damaged rails and constant shell burst, the latter damaging his engine.
General Orders 70, W.D., 1919
Citizen of France
*BERTRAND
Captain, French Army
308th Company, 3d Battalion of Light Tanks, Assault Artillery
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation::
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Bertrand, Captain, French Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France. October 3, 1918. While attached to the Second American Division Captain Bertrand led his company of tanks into the fight under terrific shell and machine-gun fire. He set an example of coolness and bravery to all about him, being conspicuous for his devotion to duty, in the performance of which he was killed by the enemy fire.
General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1919
Citizen of France