Guy M. Habecker

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Guy M. Habecker, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 4 – 6, 1918. While performing the duties of supply sergeant, Corporal Habecker succeeded in getting food to his company which was holding the outpost line. He led carrying parties through heavy shell fire, bringing hot coffee and bread to the men. On one occasion he made the journey unaided, taking with him a large quantity of bread.