Harrison S. Beecher
Home Town: Tacoma, WA
General Orders No. No. 28, W.D., 1921
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harrison S. Beecher, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 29, 1918. Although suffering from a gunshot wound in the leg, Captain Beecher continued to lead his company in the attack. Later he was again wounded but continued in active command until exhausted and ordered by his superior officer to be evacuated. His fearless conduct and example were an inspiration to his officers and men.
