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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    125th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    32d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    August 5, 1918

    War Department, General Orders No. 117 (1918)

    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 Jacob H. Masson (ASN: 261778), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, at Mont St. Martin, south of Fismes, France, 5 August 1918. During the attack on Mont St. Martin Private Masson was severely wounded in the neck and shoulder. He refused first aid and was determined to keep up with the attacking wave, which he did until he became too weak from loss of blood. By this remarkable display of courage he conveyed to his comrades the spirit of fearlessness.