Michael Castura

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Michael Castura, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action east of Juvigny, France, August 29, 1918. While leading his company in the advance in the direction of Juvigny, Sergeant Castura was severely wounded but refused to be evacuated until he had directed one of his platoon commanders to assume command of the company. He remained at his post despite his wounds until the new commander had arrived and was given the necessary orders and instructions. By his bravery, coolness under fire, and devotion to duty, Sergeant Castura was a great inspiration to the men of his command.

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Michael Castura, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Cierges and Mont St. Martin, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, August 1 and 3, 1918. During the attack on Cierges, Sergeant Castura took command of his platoon when the c commanding officer had been evacuated and led it successfully through the barrage to its objective. On august 3, when one of his men had been left wounded on the field and no first aid men were present, this soldier dashed through a terrific barrage and carried the wounded man to shelter.