Leslie W. Brown

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leslie W. Brown, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Le Grande Carre Ferme, France, November 1, 1918. While advancing through a violent counterbarrage, a shell struck in the midst of the company headquarters group, practically annihilating it and wounding Captain Brown to such an extent that he lay for a time unconscious. When revived he effected a reorganization of his company and continued the advance. Shortly thereafter he was wounded a second time but refused to be evacuated, remaining with his command through two days and nights of severe fighting. The personal example of fearlessness displayed by Captain Brown inspired his men and those of neighboring units and contributed materially to the success of the operations.