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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 Corporal Benjamin A. Evans (ASN: 1785434), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 315th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, north of Verdun, France, 7 November 1918. Corporal Evans on the night of 7 November 1918, when hearing the company commander asking for volunteers to reconnoiter about 100 yards of unknown ground and locate an enemy trench, did volunteer to undertake the mission and, accompanied by Private Bryson, successfully accomplished the same and brought back valuable information. As a noncommissioned officer his example and courage aided greatly in holding his platoon together.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Regiment:

    315th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    79th Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    November 7, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 2 (June 3, 1919)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Corporal Benjamin A. Evans (ASN: 1785434), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Corporal Evans distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company I, 315th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Verdun, France, 7 November 1918, in successfully accomplishing an important mission. [This award was rescinded under GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 9 (August 1, 1920) as the recipient has been awarded a Distinguished Service Cross for deed including this act.]