Horace B. Van Oostenbrugge

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Horace B. Van Oostenbrugge, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Villette, France, September 6, 1918. Being the only officer with his company, Second Lieutenant Van Oostenbrugge continued in command for 30 hours after being severely wounded, constantly encouraging his men and setting an example of coolness and heroism. It was only after being wounded a second time that he consented to be evacuated.