Earl C. Offinger

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Earl C. Offinger, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Nantillois, France, September 29, 1918. While leading his company, under heavy shell and machine- gun fire, Captain Offinger received severe arm wounds. He was obliged to return for treatment to a first-aid post, and advised to go to the rear. Refusing, he returned to his lines, reorganized his company, and formed their position before being evacuated.