Solomon Catalano

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Solomon Catalano, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bazoches, France, September 2, 1918. As a member of a small patrol, Corporal Catalano crossed the Vesle River to reconnoiter the enemy’s positions. The patrol, having accomplished its mission, was attacked by the enemy and subjected to heavy machine- gun fire. In covering the withdrawal, Corporal Catalano attacked, single-handed, and drove off six of the enemy. By his deed he enabled the others to return to our lines with the valuable information obtained. In the encounter he was severely wounded in the throat.