Donald M. Beere

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Donald M. Beere, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Buzancy, France, September 29, 1918. In the face of terrific enemy artillery and machine-gun fire Lieutenant Colonel Beere, accompanied by another officer, voluntarily made his way forward and beyond the advanced infantry lines for a distance of several hundred yards. Upon reaching the advanced infantry lines they separated, but first made plans so that the information obtained might be carried back by either officer. After a very thorough reconnaissance they located the enemy positions and strong points which were holding up the advance. They then successfully returned to our lines and communicated the information to the nearest artillery, which concentrated fire upon the critical points and silenced the enemy resistance, thereby permitting the Infantry to resume.