Franklin C. Bard
Home Town: Adams, MA
General Orders 78, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Franklin C. Bard, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 14 – 18, 1918. After all the officers of his company had become casualties, Sergeant Bard reorganized the company with notable bravery and skill, and led it forward to its objective. Retaining command next day, though handicapped by numerous casualties, he kept his men well in hand and successfully led them in all advances which were ordered, inspiring them by his courage and coolness.
