John A. Bachman

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John A. Bachman, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Jaulny, France, September 26, 1918. During an early morning raid Lieutenant Bachman attempted to place two guns in position, when the enemy opened a terrific barrage. He was ordered to shelter on the hill, and, after his men had taken refuge there, he went back to determine whether or not all of his men had found shelter. In passing through the heavy barrage he was hit by a shell and instantly killed.