Harrison B. Webster

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harrison B. Webster, Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-de-Bruilles, France, September 26 to October 12, 1918. After seeing that his personnel was functioning properly, Major Webster went fearlessly to positions in the front lines. When stretcher bearers were unable to handle the large number of casualties, he personally took a light German wagon to the front lines and gathered the wounded. His personal bravery was inspiration to his men throughout his service. He was killed by shell fire on October 12, 1918.