John F. Woolshlager

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John F. Woolshlager, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action northwest of Grand Pre, France, October 18, 1918. In the attack of the morning of October 18 Lieutenant Woolshlager was severely wounded, both legs being broken. He nevertheless retained command of his platoon and that of an adjoining platoon. Throughout the day, exposed to heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, he encouraged and directed his men. Due to his efforts the position, gained at great cost, was held against enemy attacks.