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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private Bernard H. Bolt (ASN: 58348), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Seicheprey, France, 28 March 1918, as a member of a patrol consisting of an officer and four men, who with great daring entered a dangerous portion of the enemy trenches, where they surrounded a party nearly double their own strength, captured a greater number than themselves, drove off an enemy rescuing party, and made their way back to our lines with four prisoners, from whom valuable information was obtained. Private Bolt died from wounds received in this expedition.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    28th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    Headquarters, 1st Division, A.E.F., General Orders No. 13 (March 16, 1918)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Bernard H. Bolt, United States Army, is cited (Posthumously) by the Commanding General, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Private Bolt distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 28th Infantry, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during World War I. Private Bolt was a member of a patrol which, with audacity and courage, entered the enemy’s trenches, surprised and attacked an outpost of ten men, killing one, wounding one and capturing four.