Howard V. Brunner
Home Town: Bethlehem, PA
Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
U.S. Army
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Howard V. Brunner, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 29 – 30, 1918. As platoon runner, Private First Class Brunner showed marked heroism in volunteering for dangerous missions, repeatedly carrying important messages through zones swept by intense artillery and machine-gun fire. He remained on duty after being wounded, and until his command was relieved.