Lincoln County, New Mexico World War I

Benjamin I. Berry, second lieutenant, Company A, 5th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action near Mont Blanc, France, October 4-6, 1918. Upon hearing that his company commander had been killed and that the second surgeon ordered him evacuated. Lieut. Berry removed the evacuation tag and went to the front line, where he remained for 24 hours. Although in a weakened condition, he personally guided the company after they had been relieved. Emergency address: R. E. Berry, brother, Carrizozo, N. Mex. Residence at appointment: Carrizozo, N. Mex.