Mark Hanna

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Mark Hanna, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Stenay, France, November 6 – 11, 1918. Major Hanna displayed extreme courage on November 6 by making a daring reconnaissance of the town of Pouilly, near Stenay. This town was held in strength by the enemy, with evident indication of determination to prevent a crossing of the River Meuse at this point. He remained in this town over two hours, returning with information of great value. On the night of November 10 – 11 he was in command of the second battalion of the 356th Infantry, and while waiting to cross the River Meuse Major Hanna’s battalion was subject to terrific shell fire. During this period he walked up and down the line encouraging and steadying his men. Major Hanna was killed at the head of his command.