Paul Igou

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul Igou, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Beaurevoir, France, October 7, 1918. After having been severely wounded in the knee, Sergeant Igou remained in command of his platoon. During the destructive fire he established his headquarters in a shell hole, and, by means of runners, maintained liaison and directed the attack. During a strong counterattack by the enemy he skillfully commanded his platoon and repulsed the attack. He remained on duty for 24 hours after being wounded.