John G. Burr
Home Town: Effingham, IL
General Orders 70, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John G. Burr, Mechanic, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Riaville, France, November 9, 1918. As mechanic Burr was administering first aid to a wounded comrade during a raid, they were attacked by several of the enemy. Undaunted by this superior force, Mechanic Burr succeeded in killing four and driving off the others, thereby setting a conspicuous example of courage and coolness.
