Rudolph P. Hassler
Home Town: Sumatra, MT
Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
U.S. Army
General Orders No. 1, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Rudolph P. Hassler, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Gesnes, France, September 29, 1918. Although he was seriously wounded, Sergeant Hassler remained in command of his platoon until he was relieved nest morning, displaying exceptional devotion to duty.