Herman Moskowitz

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herman Moskowitz, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Talma Hill, France, October 17 – 21, 1918. As a runner Private Moskowitz displayed exceptional courage and devotion to duty in frequently volunteering and carrying messages through dangerous zones in addition to his regular duties. Though lame as the result of an accident, he carried a number of messages through a heavy barrage until he was severely wounded by a bursting shell.