Robert Hazen Goodwin

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert Hazen Goodwin, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, September 26 – 29, 1918. Sergeant Goodwin was badly gassed on the 26th of September and ordered to the hospital, but insisted on remaining at his post, despite the fact that he was suffering great pain. On September 29 he was painfully wounded by shell fire, but again remained with his platoon, refusing to be evacuated. He efficiently performed his duties until his company was relieved.