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 Andrew Allen Benson (ASN: 180727), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 1st Gas Regiment (Attached), American Expeditionary Forces, near Bantheville, France, 1 November 1918. Severely wounded by shell fire, Private Benson continued to give first aid to the wounded until struck the second time. After receiving the second wound he remained on duty, giving directions for the care of other wounded.