John Thomas

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Thomas, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Nantillois, France, September 28, 1918. Under terrific enemy fire Private Thomas advanced alone to the enemy lines and silenced an enemy machine gun driving the enemy crew to flight. His bravery and devotion to duty enabled the Infantry to resume the advance against the enemy forces with a minimum of losses. His conduct greatly inspired the men with whom he served.