Clarence H. Zech

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence H. Zech, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Kadish, Russia, September 27 – 28, 1918. Acting as stretcher bearer to two companies of infantry in action against the Bolsheviks, Private Zech for two days and nights made his way through swamps and forests to administer first aid and carry wounded to the dressing station. His work at all times was accomplished under sweeping machine-gun and intense artillery fire, making it necessary for him to crawl on his hands and knees for long distances.