Jacob B. Ternig

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jacob B. Ternig, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-de-Forges, France, September 26, 1918. Sergeant Ternig had just captured and was taking to his platoon commander, a German captain, when fire was opened on his platoon from three concealed machine-guns. Showing great bravery and presence of mind, Sergeant Ternig, who speaks German, ran toward the enemy emplacements, taking his prisoner with him, and called upon the crews to cease firing. Firing stopped, and his platoon was enabled to take the enemy position and 30 prisoners without loss.