Benjamin Schwartz

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Benjamin Schwartz, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action during the attack on Hill 253 north of Cierges, France, October 8 – 9, 1918. Private Schwartz carried numerous messages over routes swept by heavy machine-gun and artillery fire. Due to his personal heroism when exposed to heavy fire, his company commander was able to maintain communication with the battalion at all times during the attack.