Thomas J. Hynes

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas J. Hynes, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois- d’Ormont, France, October 12, 1918. Taking command of the platoon after the platoon leader had become a casualty, Sergeant Hynes gallantly led it in the attack. Although wounded in the head he continued in command until exhausted. After having his wound dressed he attempted to rejoin his organization, but was severely wounded before reaching the front lines. Sergeant Hynes refused to be littered to the dressing station until other wounded soldiers had been taken care of.