Anthony N. Halfmann
Home Town: Fond du Lac, WI
Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
U.S. Army
General Orders No. No. 102, W.D., 1918
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Anthony N. Halfmann, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Villers-sur-Fere, France, July 28, 1918. Sergeant Halfmann displayed courage, coolness, and leadership throughout the attack on the enemy positions north of the River Ourcq. The machine-gun crew which he was directing shot seven enemy snipers from their posts. He was killed while reconnoitering in advance of our lines for an advantageous position for his guns.