Charles R. Guenther
Home Town: Webster, MA
General Orders No. No. 129, W.D., 1918
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles R. Guenther, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Chavignon, Chemin-des-Dames, France, February 28, 1918. Private Guenther was wounded while reporting to his post under a heavy bombardment of his battery on February 28, 1918. He nevertheless served his gun during the whole duration of the barrage, and, although wounded, he displayed extraordinary bravery and gave a fine example of devotion to duty.
