Henry A. Bootz

By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), First Lieutenant (Infantry) Henry A. Bootz, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. First Lieutenant Bootz distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Landres et St. Georges, France, 15 October 1918, and by his brilliant leadership.

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry A. Bootz, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Luneville sector, France, March 20 and 21, 1918, and near Villers-sur-Fere, France, July 28, 1918. While conducting a rain in the Luneville sector, Lieutenant Bootz exposed himself to heavy enemy fire to carry a severely wounded soldier to a place of safety. He later reorganized a patrol to search for missing members of his raiding party. Near Meurcy Farm, July 28, Lieutenant Bootz gallantly led his company until he was severely wounded. He then continued to direct the operations of his organization until the position was consolidated.