Robert Sprouse

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert Sprouse, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15 – 16, 1918. Throughout the engagement, Sergeant Sprouse encouraged his men by his gallant conduct. After the company was ordered to withdraw, Sergeant Sprouse voluntarily returned to the position his company had held and, throughout the night of July 15 – 16, assisted in evacuating the wounded.