James Edward Krum
Home Town: Chicago, IL
General Orders No. No. 14, W.D., 1920
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James Edward Krum, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Hamel, Belgium, July 4, 1918. Although severely wounded in the right arm at the beginning of the engagement, Sergeant Krum continued forward as squad leader, exhibiting great gallantry and setting an inspiring example to his men. After his wound had been dressed, he insisted upon returning to duty with his platoon.
