Vivian Skogsburg

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Vivian Skogsburg, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Forges Woods, France, September 26, 1918. Although seriously burned by a phosphorous shell, Sergeant Skogsburg continued in command of his platoon, leading it forward eight kilometers to its objective, directing the “mopping up” of the territory and the consolidation of the new position. His example was an inspiration to his men. When on orders from his company commander, he started to walk to the rear to receive medical attention, he fell unconscious.