Hubert W. Keith

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hubert W. Keith, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action northeast of Cunel, France, October 22, 1918. First Lieutenant Keith courageously led his company in the attack on Hill 299, exposed to heavy machine-gun fire. He quickly organized his position, and later repelled an enemy counterattack. Although wounded on the evening of the 22d, he continued with his company until the following day.