Francis M. Lasseigne

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Francis M. Lasseigne, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Chartreves, France, June 17 – 18, 1918. Captain Lasseigne conducted a patrol across the Marne River which stream was closely guarded by the enemy, and succeeded in eluding the hostile outposts on the north bank. The patrol proceeded about 600 yards into enemy territory and entered the town of Chartreves, captured five Germans, returned to the boats, and succeeded in re-crossing the river. On the return trip the enemy discovered the patrol and subjected it to heavy fire, but Captain Lasseigne brought his men and prisoners safely back to the south bank of the river.