James F. Strain

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James F. Strain, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Very, France, September 27, 1918. Although severely wounded himself, Lieutenant Strain crawled through heavy fire to the side of his commanding officer, and taking the latter on his back brought him to safety. He then took command of the company, and, except for a visit to the first-aid station, remained throughout the entire operation.