John D. Spencer
Home Town: Oshkosh, WI
Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
U.S. Army
General Orders No. No. 124, W.D., 1918
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John D. Spencer, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. While leading his company in the attack against Fismes First Lieutenant Spencer was knocked down and severely wounded by machine-gun fire. Without regard to his wounds he regained his feet and continued to lead his command until again severely wounded.