Jacob P. Brenner
Home Town: Youngstown, OH
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jacob P. Brenner, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Molleville Farm, France, October 12, 1918. As Executive Officer at a battery, and responsible for the prompt delivery of the barrage to repel a counterattack by the enemy, he remained under heavy fire at his post after being severely wounded, and successfully carried out his mission. His example of heroism was an inspiration to his men.
