August Woerman
Home Town: Quincy, IL
Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
U.S. Army
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to August Woerman, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sommerance, France, October 15, 1918. Although wounded by shrapnel, Private Woerman remained on duty throughout the entire night and, after having his wounds dressed, insisted on returning for duty. He was again wounded the following day, once more disregarding his wound and continuing on duty.