Edwin T. Van Duzer

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edwin T. Van Duzer, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ville Savoye, France, August 22, 1918. Private Van Duzer was a member of a combat-liaison group which was attacked by liquid fire. Although severely burned, he alone charged the flame thrower and put him out of action, after which he reassembled his men and continued on duty until relieved.