John V. Hogan

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John V. Hogan, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-de-Mort Mare, France, September 12, 1918. Private Hogan was in command of the 4th Platoon of Company d, 355th Infantry, when it encountered a machine gun delivering an effective fire upon our troops. Placing his men under cover he went forward alone, without orders, and in utter disregard of his own safety. He killed the gunner and one other, captured the gun, and took ten prisoners. He was constantly under heavy enemy fire yet he pressed on with undaunted courage and determination.