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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    Foreign

    Rank:

    Marechal des Logis

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion of Light Tanks

    Division:

    Assault Artillery

    Action Date:

    October 3 – 8,1918

    War Department, General Orders 81 (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 Marechal des Logis Henri Becquart, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with AS. 309, 3d Battalion of Light Tanks, Assault Artillery, Army of France, near Massif Blanc Mont, France, October 3 – 8, 1918. During successive attacks by the Second American Division, this noncommissioned officer displayed marked courage and coolness. Though wounded, he refused to be evacuated, remaining on duty until the end of the fight. His bravery was an inspiration to those near him.