Jane Jeffery
Home Town: Dorchester, Massachussetts
Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
U.S. Army
For extraordinary heroism in action at Jouy-sur-Morin (Seine-et-Marne), France, July 15, 1918. While she was on duty at American Red Cross Hospital No. 107, Miss Jeffery was severely wounded by an exploding bomb during an air raid. She showed utter disregard for her own safety by refusing to leave her post, though suffering great pain from her wounds. Her courageous attitude and devotion to the task of helping others was inspiring to all of her associates.