Carl G. Somnitz
Born:
Home Town: Chicago, IL
Status:
General Orders No. No. 128, W.D., 1918
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carl G. Somnitz, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, August 9, 1918. When all the runners of his platoon had failed to establish liaison with the platoon on the left Corporal Somnitz succeeded in getting through with a message. On his return trip he was twice wounded, but dragged himself along the ground and delivered his message before lapsing into unconsciousness.