Anthony Sclafoni

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Anthony Sclafoni, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. While the advance against the Hindenburg line was at its height, Private Sclafoni, seeing a Lewis gunner exposed to the enemy, ran to his assistance. On the way he was seriously wounded, but continued on, reaching the position and using his body to shield the gunner, while the latter poured a fire into the enemy. He was wounded three times, finally losing consciousness, but after his wounds were dressed he insisted on leaving the field unaided.