Lynn H. Folsom

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lynn H. Folsom, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fremont, France, October 8 – 20, 1918. Although he was painfully wounded on October 8, Lieutenant Folsom remained on duty, taking command of his company six days later, when he was the only officer present, and effectively reorganizing the command after its strength had been greatly reduced. Still suffering from his wound, Lieutenant Folsom led his company in attack on October 17 and stayed at his post for two days thereafter until his battalion was relieved.