James V. Gleason
Home Town: Pottstown, PA
General Orders No. 27, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James V. Gleason, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fismette, France, August 9 – 13, 1918. When the enemy attacked our lines, employing liquid fire, Corporal Gleason inspired the troops of which he formed a part to hold the post. During the succeeding three days and nights, without food, he controlled the firing line of the advanced position until badly wounded by shrapnel.
