Jack S. Hart
Born: at Weatherford, Texas
Home Town: Weatherford, Texas
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Marine Corps
World War I
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jack S. Hart, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. Acting as company commander, Lieutenant Hart advanced with the first wave of infantry to locate favorable positions for his guns. He discovered an enemy machine-gun which he alone attacked, and although severely wounded, succeeded in capturing the gun and taking the crew prisoners.
Navy Cross
U.S. Marine Corps
World War I
The Navy Cross is presented to Jack S. Hart, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. Acting as company commander, Lieutenant Hart advanced with the first wave of infantry to locate favorable positions for his guns. He discovered an enemy machine-gun which he alone attacked, and although severely wounded, succeeded in capturing the gun and taking the crew prisoners.
