Abe Short
Home Town: Aurora, AR
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War I
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Abe Short, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. Although seriously wounded, Sergeant Short continued in command of his group during the battle of the Marne, and succeeded in destroying three boats loaded with Germans.
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War I
General Orders 64, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Abe Short, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, October 8, 1918. Sergeant Short courageously led his platoon through a terrific barrage and silenced a machine-gun position which was enfilading the attacking line. This soldier was killed later in this action.
