Frank Nelson Lewis

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank Nelson Lewis, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 5 – 6, 1918. Although severely wounded in both arms and both legs during the advance of his company on the night of October 5 – 6, Captain Lewis continued in command, and by his bravery and courage contributed materially to the complete success of the attack.