Francis A. Barlow

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Francis A. Barlow, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near the Ourcq River, France, July 31, 1918. Lieutenant Barlow was severely wounded in the passage of the Ourcq River and the capture of the heights beyond, but continued in command of his company. When another officer of his company was wounded, he attempted to carry him to a place of safety, but was physically unable to do so. Although repeatedly urged to go to the rear, he continually refused and remained in command of the company until it was ordered to withdraw.