Joseph Wasilewski

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph Wasilewski, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action north of Verdun, France, October 12, 1918. Throughout the entire day Private Wasilewski passed from the rear to the front line, carrying food, water, and supplies to the front. During his return trips he assisted the wounded and once carried a comrade on his back. On every journey he was compelled to pass through terrific shell fire.