J. B. X. Lorber

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to J. B. X. Lorber, Lieutenant, French Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Seletskoe, Russia, September 14 – 15, 1918, and near Obozerskaya, Russia, November 4, 1918. On September 14 – 15, 1918, Lieutenant Lorber displayed great courage in exposing himself to heavy enemy fire while directing the fire of his machine guns. On November 4 he further distinguished himself by going forward under heavy fire and supplying needed ammunition to advanced positions.