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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    119th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    30th Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 29 – 30, 1918

    War Department, General Orders No. 37 (1919)

    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 G. Schwer (ASN: 2158708), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Bellicourt, France, September 29 – 30, 1918. During an attack by his regiment Private Schwer was wounded, but continued his work as stretcher bearer throughout the night, refusing to be evacuated while able to render assistance to his comrades.