Joseph D. Patch

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph D. Patch, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chaudun, France, July 18, 1918. The leading battalion having encountered heavy resistance and his battalion having been ordered to pass through the leading battalion, Major Patch, because so many of his officers and men had been killed or wounded, with the greatest courage, coolness, and efficiency, personally led the assault of his battalion on the final objective. As a result of his fearlessness and leadership the objective was carried and he was severely wounded.