Paul B. Jenkins

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul B. Jenkins, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gibercy, France, November 11, 1918. While installing a telephone line, Sergeant Jenkins’ regiment started an attack. The enemy responded with a terrific barrage and before the communication was completed Sergeant Jenkins was in the midst of a heavy encounter. Bravely he remained at his post, endeavoring to establish telephone service, but was instantly killed by shell fire.