Louis H. Swezey

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis H. Swezey, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois-de-la Naza, France, October 3, 1918. After his company’s line had been almost wiped out by enemy machine-gun fire, Private Swezey displayed the highest courage and initiative in reforming a defensive position and reorganizing the scattered groups of men who remained. In performing this important service he moved up and down the line, under heavy fire from enemy machine-guns and trench mortars, in entire disregard for his own safety. This gallant soldier was killed while on a patrol next day.