Albert S. Burch

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Albert S. Burch, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 14, 1918. While leading his men against determined enemy resistance, Lieutenant Burch was severely wounded in the arm by four machine-gun bullets. Although suffering intense pain, he continued to press on until ordered to the rear. On his way to the dressing station, he endeavored to carry a more severely wounded officer; and although greatly weakened, he struggled with his burden until the arrival of litter bearers.