Frederick L. Wyatt

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frederick L. Wyatt, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at the Ourcq River, near Sergy, France, July 28, 1918. Captain Wyatt led his company across the Ourcq River under heavy enemy artillery and machine-gun fire, and upon reaching the opposite side of the river attacked the enemy and although severely wounded he continued to lead his company to the enemy’s position. Before reaching his objective Captain Wyatt personally organized and led a squad of his company forward and captured a machine-gun nest which was holding up the advance. His devotion to duty was a great inspiration to his men as he remained in command until his objective was reached, when due to his severe wounds he fell unconscious and was forced to be evacuated.