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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Major (Medical Corps) Shadworth Oldham Beasley, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 76th Field Artillery (Attached), 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Les Petit, Bordeaux Woods, France, July 14 – 16, 1918. During the entire action Major Beasley braved the danger of continuous shell fire by constantly searching for wounded and administering treatment.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Medical Corps)

    Regiment:

    76th Field Artillery (Attached)

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 14 – 16,1918

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Major (Medical Corps) Shadworth Oldham Beasley, United States Army, is cited (Posthumously) by the Commanding General, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the World War I Victory Medals awarded him. While serving with the Medical Detachment, 76th Field Artillery Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, during the entire action, Major Beasley braved the danger of continuous shell fire in constantly searching for wounded and administering treatment. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]