Frank Batta

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank Batta, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fismes and Fismette, France, August 10, 1918. By bravely taking an exposed position at great risk to himself, Lieutenant Batta successfully maneuvered his command across a railroad track which was enfiladed by machine-gun and sniper fire. While doing so he was wounded in the neck, yet he fearlessly led his troops in a successful assault. His exceptional courage and initiative inspired his men to a victorious attack.