John C. Lenahan

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John C. Lenahan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, October 14, 1918. When his company was ordered to take a position along the river bank under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, Private Lenahan, acting first sergeant, made his way from flank to flank, supervising the disposition of the troops. Despite serious wounds received, he completed his mission and reported to his company commander, dying shortly after from the effect of his wounds.