Paul B. Jenkins
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War I
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul B. Jenkins, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gibercy, France, November 11, 1918. While installing a telephone line, Sergeant JenkinsÂ’ regiment started an attack. The enemy responded with a terrific barrage and before the communication was completed Sergeant Jenkins was in the midst of a heavy encounter. Bravely he remained at his post, endeavoring to establish telephone service, but was instantly killed by shell fire.
