Arthur J. Beattie

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur J. Beattie, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Landres- et-St. Georges, France, October 15, 1918. Although sick, Lieutenant Beattie refused to relinquish his command and with utter disregard for his own personal danger led his platoon in the attack under heavy enemy machine-gun, artillery, and rifle fire, which resulted in the capture of the objective, thereby setting an example to his men of coolness, outstanding courage, and devotion to duty. During the performance of this brave act Lieutenant Beattie was struck by enemy shell fire and made the supreme sacrifice.