Jacob H. Masson
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Home Town: Newport, MI
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General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jacob H. Masson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Mont St. Martin, south of Fismes, France, August 5, 1918. During the attack on Mont St. Martin Private Masson was severely wounded in the neck and shoulder. He refused first aid and was determined to keep up with the attacking wave, which he did until he became too weak from loss of blood. By this remarkable display of courage he conveyed to his comrades the spirit of fearlessness.