Russell P. Byington
Home Town: Ossining, NY
General Orders No. 16, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Russell P. Byington, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. During the operations against the Hindenburg line, he was wounded early in the action but continued to advance with his company, and declined to go to the rear for medical treatment. Later in the engagement he was killed by a machine-gun bullet. His gallantry and bravery and absolute disregard for his personal safety was a splendid example to all ranks.
