The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private First Class Harry H. Horton (ASN: 18434), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 148th Field Artillery (Attached), American Expeditionary Forces, near Montfaucon, France, 11 October 1918. Although himself severely wounded in the legs, chest, and face, and his lower jaw shattered by the explosion of an enemy shell in the first-aid station, Private Horton, refusing first aid and, despite the fact that he was speechless and suffering intense pain, made his way under heavy fire to the nearest dugout and summoned aid for his wounded comrades. He then returned to his station and assisted in the evacuation of the wounded.