Herbert A. Cross

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herbert A. Cross, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 12, 1918. Acting as gunner of the second piece, Corporal Cross continued in the service of his piece under heavy hostile shell fire. When the entire gun crew of the first piece was wiped out, at a word from his executive officer he assumed command of the first piece, with a hastily organized crew. He assisted in lifting aside the dead and wounded and continued in the service of the first piece during the barrage, until the infantry had attained their objectives.