William H. Carrier

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William H. Carrier, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Tuilerie Farm, France, November 5, 1918. While on his way to investigate the situation on the flank of his battalion, he received word that the flank company was hard pressed and without officers. He fearlessly made his way across an open field swept by continuous machine-gun fire, and although four guides were hit and his own clothing pierced, reached the company and saved the situation.