Joseph F. Sullivan

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph F. Sullivan, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action during the Aisne-Marne offensive, France, July 23, 1918. During the advance around Chateau-Thierry, Company B of the regiment to which Private Sullivan was attached became surrounded by the enemy. Their losses were extremely heavy and it appeared as though the entire company would be wiped out or captured. After several men had been killed in attempting to get through the enemy lines to obtain assistance, Private Sullivan volunteered to make the attempt and succeeded in getting through and bringing assistance to Company H, thus enabling the company to continue its advance.