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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Regiment:

    23d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 3 – 9, 1918

    War Department, General Orders No. 35 (1919)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Corporal John D. Lutz (ASN: 52124), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near St. Etienne-a-Arnes, France, October 3 – 9, 1918. Corporal Lutz fearlessly exposed himself to a close range, enfilading fire of a German automatic rifle. He continued to lead his men throughout the battle after being wounded.