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 Henry Nester Benoit (ASN: 2293659), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Gesnes, France, September 26 – 4 October 1918. During eight days of action while acting in the capacity of runner between his company and battalion headquarters, Private Benoit was constantly subjected to a heavy shell fire, but performed his mission without thought of personal danger, carrying the many messages promptly and successfully.