Joseph Gallo
Home Town: Silver Lake, NJ
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph Gallo, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Vaux, France, July 1, 1918. Sergeant Gallo showed great bravery and energy and exceptional presence of mind in leading his platoon through heavy barrage fire to reinforce a weakened section of the line. Further, after the capture of a hill which was his objective, he pursued a German officer, although exposed to heavy fire, captured him, took away his arms and brought him back a prisoner.
