Delphin E. Thebaud

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Delphin E. Thebaud, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 9, 1918. After the successful attack on Hill 253, Captain Thebaud was directed to establish liaison with the 30th Infantry. Three runners were sent out, but each returned, stating that it was impossible to reach the 30th Infantry, due to the intensity of enemy fire. Captain Thebaud turned over the command of his company and fearlessly exposed himself to heavy machine-gun fire to accomplish the mission. After having proceeded about 300 yards he fell, severely wounded by machine-gun fire. His conduct had a marked effect upon the morale of his men.