Wasyl Kolonoczyk

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wasyl Kolonoczyk, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 18, 1918. After the advance of his company had been stopped by strong hostile machine-gun fire, Private Kolonoczyk, with three companions, advanced far ahead of the front line to attack an enemy position located in a large farmhouse. By skillful maneuvering in the broad daylight they covered all entrances to the house and forced the surrender of the entire force of the enemy, numbering 36 men and two officers. During the exploit they killed two Germans, who attempted to take cover in the cellar.

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wasyl Kolonoczyk, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 18, 1918. Private Kolonoczyk, under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, left the shelter of his trench and, going forward under a thick smoke screen, single-handed captured between 30 and 40 German prisoners. His conspicuous gallantry and bravery upon this occasion showed a heroics disregard for his own safety, which was a splendid example for all.