James A. Connelly

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James A. Connelly, Sergeant, French Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Suippes, France, September 6, 1918. An American pilot, serving with the French Army, Sergeant-pilot Connelly attacked a formation of twelve enemy planes (Fokker type), shooting down the Flight Commander and forcing the remainder to seek safety. He continued with the unequal combat until his ammunition was exhausted.