James Kochensparger

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James Kochensparger, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action northwest of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 29, 1918. Sergeant Kochensparger was killed on July 29, 1918, when establishing an outpost beyond the edge of Seringes-et- Nesles, which had just been captured by our forces. Throughout the attack he led his section of automatic riflemen with the greatest gallantry, giving an example of courage and bravery that was an inspiration to the men of his command.