Jerry Sullivan
Home Town: Barry, VT
Status: KIA
Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
U.S. Army
General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jerry Sullivan, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Sergeant Sullivan displayed exceptional courage and initiative by leading his platoon to the attack and capture of a battery of 77-mm. guns. After successful accomplishment of this unusual and heroic duty he was killed in action.