Lindon Wyatt
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War I
General Orders No. No. 145, W.D., 1918
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lindon Wyatt, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, October 8, 1918. Corporal Wyatt remained on duty after being wounded while leading his squad into action, Under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, he directed the advance of the gun upon an enemy pillbox in the open at close range, displaying notable coolness and bravery until he was again severely wounded by shell fire.