Serguei Tcheimessoff

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Serguei Tcheimessoff, Private, French Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Kadish, Russia, February 7, 1919. While serving under American command, Private Tcheimessoff heroically defended his position against attack of overwhelming numbers. Although severely wounded in the head, he refused to leave his position, but continued at his post until all others had retired.