Henry K. Cassidy

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry K. Cassidy, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near the Ourcq River, France, July 28, 1918. After his battalion commander had been killed and he himself so severely wounded that he was unable to walk without assistance, Captain Cassidy (then first lieutenant and battalion adjutant) remained on duty for three days, despite the fact that he had been ordered to the rear, and assisted the new battalion commander in re-forming the battalion. He remarkable fortitude and courage furnished and inspiration to the members of the battalion and aided materially in the attack.

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry K. Cassidy, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ancerviller, France, may 4 – 5, 1918. With great skill and daring Lieutenant Cassidy led a patrol at night into the enemy’s lines. The patrol surprised and captured an entire outpost, killing two and bringing in four prisoners. His undaunted courage and leadership proved an inspiration to his men and aided materially in the successful accomplishment of his mission.