Joseph Bassi
Home Town: Memphis, TN
Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
U.S. Army
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph Bassi, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-du- Fays, France, October 4 – 7, 1918. Showing marked personal courage, Private Bassi repeatedly crossed ground swept by heavy artillery and machine-gun fire to deliver important messages. He volunteered for dangerous missions, his example being an inspiration to the other runners.