Charles Artoni

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles Artoni, Machine Gunner, French Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Massif Blanc Mont, France, October 3 – 8, 1918. During attacks by the Second American Division, Gunner Artoni distinguished himself by volunteering twice for hazardous duty; first to take food to the firing line, and later to replace a wounded comrade as liaison agent. His personal courage and coolness under heavy fire was marked.