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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    363d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    91st Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 27, 1918

    War Department, General Orders No. 37 (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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) James Francis Strain, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 363d Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Very, France, 27 September 1918. Although severely wounded himself, Lieutenant Strain crawled through heavy fire to the side of his commanding officer, and taking the latter on his back brought him to safety. He then took command of the company, and, except for a visit to the first-aid station, remained throughout the entire operation.