John C. Fischer

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John C. Fischer, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action northeast of Chalons-sur-Marne, France, July 15, 1918. Private Fischer, with Private Charlie C. Landon, volunteered to rescue another soldier who had been severely wounded during the heavy enemy bombardment. With a total disregard for their own personal safety they courageously went forward and while attempting to reach the wounded soldier, Private Landon was hit by a shell and died a few minutes later. Private Fischer was wounded by shell fire but returned to the first-aid station for assistance to bring in the wounded soldier, refusing to have his own wound dressed until his mission had been accomplished.