Arthur Paulson

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur Paulson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Brieulles, France, September 29, 1918. While fearlessly exposing himself by walking along the front line, in order to convey orders to his platoon, Sergeant Paulson was shot three times through the stomach. He nevertheless refused to go to the rear until he had conducted the platoon to its new position, and then declined assistance, walking 500 yards under fire to the dressing station. Upon arriving there, he insisted on sitting up, saying that the stretchers were needed for others. He died shortly afterward, having exhibited exceptional qualities of leadership, courage, and devotion to duty.