Joseph Vercruysse (Aka: Joseph C. Hempe)

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph Vercruysse, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at St. Juvin, France, October 15, 1918. Private Vercruysse volunteered and carried a message to supporting troops through an intense barrage, displaying courage and persistent devotion to duty. This message was of vital importance in connection with the capture of St. Juvin.