Jacques Bercerot

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jacques Bercerot, Marechal des Logis, French Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Mortzwiller, Alsace, September 1, 1918. Driving his engine through an area which was subjected to a most intense shelling, Marechal des Logis Bercerot removed to safety nine carloads of ammunition. His exploit was accomplished in spite of damaged rails and constant shell burst, the latter damaging his engine.