Harvey W. Wilson
Home Town: Boston, MA
Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
U.S. Army
General Orders No. 13, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harvey W. Wilson, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bussy Farm, France, September 28 – 29, 1918. After being hit by a shell splinter Second Lieutenant Wilson continued to lead his platoon against the enemy position until he was again hit by another shell fragment and had to be carried from the field. His example of devotion to duty and his courage inspired the men of the platoon to continue the attack successfully.