Andrew A. Benson
Home Town: Bertrand, NE
Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
U.S. Army
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Andrew A. Benson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bantheville, France, November 1, 1918. Severely wounded by shell fire, Private Benson continued to give first aid to the wounded until struck the second time. After receiving the second wound he remained on duty, giving directions for the care of other wounded.