William Luzenski
Home Town: Detroit, MI
Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
U.S. Army
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Luzenski, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, August 4, 1918. Shortly after the assault was launched Sergeant Luzenski was wounded by shell fire. In spite of his wounds he gallantly led his platoon, gained his objective, and remained in command of his platoon until ordered to the rear by his commanding officer.