Ernest W. Slusher

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ernest W. Slusher, Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Charpentry, France, September 29 – 30, 1918. Although severely gassed, Major Slusher continued on duty until he collapsed twice and was carried each time to a dressing station. Advised to go to the field hospital for treatment, he waited until he had partially recovered, and then returned to duty in the field, working continually among the wounded and exposing himself to hostile fire.