Albert J. Reed

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert J. Reed, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, August 30, 1918. While stationed in an observation post which was heavily bombarded with gas and high-explosive shells, Corporal Reed assisted in carrying to the rear through this heavy fire another member of the party who was seriously wounded, it being possible to proceed only by going from one shell hole to another. After accomplishing this mission he returned to his post of duty under the same severe fire.