Ela M. Srygley

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ela M. Srygley, First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah Ferme, France, October 8 – 9, 1918. When a platoon was being heavily gassed and under intense artillery and machine-gun fire, Lieutenant Srygley voluntarily left the shelter of his dressing station, proceeded to the line, and rendered invaluable aid to the wounded. On October 9, Lieutenant Srygley again left the shelter of his dressing station and under intense fire, voluntarily went to the assistance of the wounded of the 141st Infantry.