Howard Craven

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Howard Craven, Battalion Sergeant Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France, September 26, 1918. Although wounded, Sergeant Major Craven remained on duty, and during the heaviest bombardment of the battalion command post reorganized and kept under control the liaison section, which was essential to the successful operation of the battalion. He constantly exposed himself to danger and rendered service of great value.