Max P. Thalke

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Max P. Thalke, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, August 30, 1918. Sergeant Thalke displayed unusual courage and gallantry in leading his platoon forward under heavy fire from artillery and machine- guns. He also gave first aid to the wounded while under fire, and when a retirement was ordered he remained behind to carry back the wounded.