Herbert Ralph Dyer

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herbert Ralph Dyer, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Premont, France, October 9, and near Molain, France, October 17, 1918. On October 9, when his company was held up by heavy fire from numerous machine guns, Lieutenant Dyer showed extraordinary bravery in driving them out and allowing the advance of the battalion to continue. On October 17, when all the officers of an adjoining company had been killed, he promptly took command under the terrific enemy fire, and although twice wounded continued to lead the two companies in the advance.